Are you storing your sex toys properly? 

First and foremost, before storing your toys, you need to make sure they’re properly cleaned and DRY.

Storing a wet toy can lead to things like mildew and no one wants that. Washing/disinfecting your toys should be the first on the list, then allowing them to air dry (don’t use a towel because they will leave little fuzzies behind.) and then figuring out what material your toy is made of.

Knowing what material your toy is is actually quite important because that will determine how you store them. Every toy comes with a little guide to help you with proper cleaning and storage techniques and usually you can find what the toy is made of on the products webpage or packaging. I suggest knowing what your toy is made of BEFORE you purchase it because there are dangerous materials out there.

If you’re one of those that tosses their toys into a bedside drawer (or other drawer)…stop that…right now. A lot of toys come with these nifty little dust bags (cloth bags) so don’t throw those out! Keep them and actually use them. These cloth bags will keep your toy from getting dusty, picking up dirt or other pet hair, as well as bacteria. Pet hair, specifically dog hair, is a problem in my house because I have a Shepherd. This is also another good reason to wash your toys before AND after use!

If you don’t have a cloth bag, a piece of cloth will always suffice. It’s definitely a cheaper option but even purchasing cloth bags isn’t super expensive and really, if you’re spending the money for quality toys, I wouldn’t blink at spending a couple extra bucks to protect them.

It is extremely important that you avoid storing your toys in plastic bags or containers.

This can be incredibly dangerous because the chemicals can leak into your toys and those chemicals will end up in your body. This is especially true with porous toys and jelly toys.

Lockable storage boxes are also another option. These range anywhere from $20-$200+ and come with various features. They have boxes in different sizes, some with different lock options, some will fit more or less than others, etc. These boxes have different compartments of various sizes to storage multiple toys. They’re also a great option if being discreet is your thing. Since these boxes look like regular lock boxes, no one will know you’re hiding a dirty little secret! Also something to note: these boxes usually have an antibacterial lining!

Something that’s very important to keep in mind – do not store your sex toys together unless they’re glass, metal, or wood toys.

I don’t let any of my toys touch, even the high medical grade silicone because I don’t want to risk it. TPE, Rubber, and Jelly toys can and do melt to each other and this will ruin your toys and make them unsafe for you. Typically, I use the storage bags they come with but you can always wrap them in cloth or I’ll keep the boxes some of them come in and store them in the boxes until they have proper bags of their own.

Where vibrators are concerned – take the batteries out of them. Believe it or not, leaving them in can lead to corrosion and it’ll actually kill the batteries. This isn’t something I knew until recently and explains a lot for my cheaper toys.

Check your toys after use and before storing.

Toys, unfortunately, do break down over time. It’s important to check them for any signs that they’re degrading or they might be falling apart. The materials can crack or split, the charging port cover on vibrating waterproof toys can fall apart, things can happen. Your safety is important and it’s on you to check everything is operating correctly!  

Personally, I don’t do the lock box method but every toy gets its own bag and if they don’t have a bag, they do stay in the box they came with just to keep everything separate. They’re also stored in a cloth drawer instead of a plastic one.