Vibrators Material

Vibrators are made of several different materials which can affect how you use it, the cost and how you maintain it. Before purchasing a vibrator you should research the pros and cons of the different materials so you can find the one best suited for your needs. These are the five main materials used to make vibrators, plastic, latex, jelly, cyberskin and silicone.

Silicone:

Silicones, a non porous high quality material is rapidly revolutionizing the vibrator industry. Silicone is prized for its durability as well as its superior hygienic properties. It has a realistic feeling with a soft and smooth texture which warms up and maintains body temperature making it an ideal material for sex toys. It can withstand a great deal of stress and hard-use while retaining its original shape and qualities.

Silicone vibrators tend to be more expensive than rubber or jelly adult sex toys because these models are meant to last for years of intense usage. And the durability and longevity of this toy can makes it worth the price.

These vibrators are soft and firm and feel very comfortable whether used for penetration or clitoral stimulation.

They can be cleaned with soap and water or boiled if shared or even put into the dishwasher as long as there is no battery or remote control unit attached. Because silicone is non porous it is easier to clean then jelly and latex. Silicone sex toys are usually non-allergenic and are the best bet for those with a latex rubber allergy.

Always use a water-based lubricant with your silicone adult sex toys as other lubricants can damage it.

Jelly:

Jelly vibrators provide an excellent balance between usability and cost, making this the material of choice for many mid-range and luxury vibrators. These vibrators can be:

• soft
• flexible
• squishy
• have the consistency similar to a hard-boiled egg

Since jelly is very easy to mold, color and shape - manufacturers take advantage of this whenever possible. Making jelly vibrators among the most colorful and exotic-looking models of vibrators as well as giving designers a chance to include many special features.

Jelly sex toys are very porous and cannot be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water or sterilized by boiling so it is recommended that a condom be used. And remember to always use water-based lubricant.

Cyberskin:

Cyberskin vibrators are prized for their highly realistic feel and appearance. This special material comes very close to replicating the feel and appearance of human skin, especially after you hold these vibrators close to your body to warm them up. This quickly warming material retains body heat, increasing the feel of a real penis.

Because of its realistic look and feel, cyberskin is commonly used in high-end adult toys and realistic vibrators. It combines the soft give of jelly vibrators with the firmness of latex vibrators.

This very porous material is somewhat difficult to clean and can not be disinfected making them not partner sharing friendly. It is best to use a condom with this sex toy. Be sure to Use a water-based lubricant, petroleum and silicone lubricants will damage the outer surface.

Latex:

Although latex is one step up from plastic, it is the original realistic sex toy material which lost out to a much more realistic Cyberskin. While still relatively cheap, latex gives the user many more options. Latex vibrators are firm enough for deep penetration and more flexible then their plastic counterparts.

Because latex vibrators have much more friction then plastic ones, you should always use plenty of lubrication.

Sex toys made of this inexpensive material are very porous however and cannot be disinfected so it is recommended that a condom be used if you intend to share.

If you are allergic to latex then you probably shouldn't use latex sex toys. This is a wonderful material for sex toys such as sleeves, slimline and dildo vibrators.

Plastic:

Plastic is a popular choice for vibrators, largely because of its extremely low price. Vibrators made from plastic tend to be very basic and no-frills models. They are very smooth and sleek and tend to be excellent for penetration - providing a firm and fulfilling experience.

Plastic may be a good material if you like your sex toys to have a solid, hard feel to them. It's hardness and inflexibilities transfers vibrations very well, creating a most intense and pulsing vibrations which strokes your most sensitive zones.

However their lack of flexibility makes them less effective when it comes to clitoral stimulation. If you want clitoris stimulation try eggs and traditional vibrators which are the most common adult sex toys made of plastic that provide wonderful clitoris stimulation.

Plastic vibrations are relatively non-porous and can be disinfected to prevent infection.

Glass:

Glass vibrators and glass dildos are made from chip-resistant Pyrex glass. Despite sounding dangerous they are safe for use. Glass is non-pourous and easy to disinfect, extremely hard and smooth, and can be boiled or run through the dishwasher without any adverse effects. Glass and other hard materials transfer vibrations very well and are a good choice if you want powerful vibrations and/or you like the feeling of hardness.

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