Not all sex toys are safe. Some materials that the cheaper ones are made of are known to be toxic or dangerous. If your sex toy seems to have a strong rubbery smell or is of a jelly like consistency then there is high chance it is made with phthalates. These are chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic to make them softer. However these are also very toxic chemicals and they can cause cancer.  If you are buying adult novelties as a gift you want to avoid this type of rubber vibrator, as it could be toxic.

Since the early twentieth century this type of soft plastic has been used in everything from raincoats, to hair spray to medical instruments.  Unknown to most people in society they have been linked to liver and kidney damage, interruptions to hormones and cancer.  Most of these studies were done in 2005 and since then many children’s toys that have been made out of similar materials have also been pulled off the shelves.

Since sex toys are sold as adult gifts or adult novelties they are not regulated by any agency.  This is because they are not sold as anything that affects the body even though we all know that they do.  They are simply exempt from the usual studies that are done by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  This means that any company can make a dildo out of just about any type of material.

Another thing that is not so great about these types of soft vibrators and dildos is that they do not degrade very well. They are dangerous even in small amounts. Greenpeace says they are a real threat to the environment.

If you don’t know if your vibrator is dangerous or not you can try slipping a condom over it before you use it. The condom acts as a successful sheath between you and the sex toy.

You can also try buying green adult toys and adult gifts these days. Companies such as Good Vibrations in San Francisco make these.  Look for sex toys with the phthalates-free logo on it when buying adult sex toys.

Silicone is a safe alternative to plastic sex toys but you have other choices as well. Many people are opting for the new glass sex toys.  Many of the glass sex toys are so beautiful they can also be called art.  In fact these types of vibrators make great adult gifts. A reputable company for these is a company called Babeland, which is really popular for woman. 

If you are looking for toxic free toys then you might also want to try the brands The Sensual Vegan and Smitten Kitten, which carry sex toys without the phthalates. There are other brands as well but they may not be labeled as being specifically free of the toxic element so you may need to check the labels.

The Sensual Vegan and Smitten Kitten are two online-only stores that are adamant about carrying only phthalates-free sex toys.