There are still no government regulations when it comes to sex toy materials. The vast majority are labeled with a disclaimer “for novelty use only” and are not evaluated at all by the FDA for safety[1]. That means it is up to you to know what materials are dangerous and what to avoid. This usually means
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Ask anyone what type of lubes they use, and the answer will probably be K-Y Jelly or Astroglide. Even though lubes like K-Y are popular, people aren’t aware of their risky ingredients, which studies have shown can lead to infections, irritation, and increased STI susceptibility [1][6-13].This guide will help broaden your lube horizons beyond K-Y