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The leaflets from behind the counter: the box, the statement, your rights and the materials, in plain English.

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How to clean sex toys

What to wash it with, whether it can be boiled, which lube it takes and how to store it, depending on the material and the motor.

  1. The routine, every time
  2. By material
  3. Toys with motors
  4. Storing them
  5. Sharing, and when to let go
  6. Easier-to-clean toys

6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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