Glass, Silicon, or Jelly?
You and your girlfriend have decided it’s time to venture into the realm of sex toys, or maybe you’re looking to enhance your current collection. Either way, you’re going to be spending money for a toy that should be durable and deliver all the sensations your lady craves. Given the sheer amount of variety of sex toys that exist, it can be a little daunting when it comes time to shop. Aside from choosing whether you want plugs, dildos, or vibrators, you also have to decide if you want a toy made from jelly or some other material. It can be a tough call. To help you out, we’ve written up a list about the pros and cons of each material to make it easier for you and the woman in your life to decide.
Glass Is Class
We mean this literally. Glass dildos and vibrators tend to be very aesthetically pleasing in terms of colors and visual designs. Glass toys are kick-ass for a bunch of other reasons to. A glass toy can be heated or chilled in order to heighten the sensations it brings. These toys are also super easy to keep clean and sterilized and are compatible with all kinds of lube.
Glass plugs generally tend to be more boring in terms of appearance, but do still vary in colors and size. If you’re interested in glass toys, just be aware that they tend to cost more than jelly toys. Given how durable glass toys are, though, they’re well worth the investment.
Silicon Endures
Silicon toys are preferred by many because silicon is easier to clean and sterilize than jelly toys. Like glass, silicon is also very durable. While they aren’t as visually appealing as glass toys, silicon toys do come in a variety of different shapes and colors. You can also buy the very popular rabbit vibrator in silicon form. Silicon toys tend to be on the higher end of the price spectrum, but when you consider the quality, it’s probably worth it in the long run.
With any silicon toy, it’s important to remember to use only water based lube. Any other type of lube can lead to the deterioration of the silicon.
Jelly Considerations
Jelly toys are popular because the texture of the toy feels more like skin than any other kind of material. Jelly toys come in colorful variety are most common in dildo and vibrator form. Toys made of jelly tend to be among the cheapest available, however, jelly toys require more cleaning than toys made of silicon or glass and are hard to keep sterilized because of how porous the jelly is. Oil and silicon based lubes can’t be used with jelly toys as it causes deterioration of the material.
Deciding on which material is better than the others is a matter of personal preference. Some women like the jelly sensation while others prefer the smoothness of glass. For some, it’s about how easy it is to sterilize, clean, and maintain the toy. Making the ultimate decision will rely on experimentation, and we’re pretty sure both you and your woman will be okay with trying out toys to find which delivers the best orgasms.