How safe or unsafe is jelly?

Contributor: LaradoEnah LaradoEnah
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My friends have warned me about getting jelly toys, is this really that great of a concern?
12/01/2012
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Contributor: GingerAnn GingerAnn
Insightful topic debates on Jelly Dildo:

Will jelly react to plastic bags?
Right now I store all of my jelly toys in their original packaging, and it's getting a little cumbersome. They would take up much less room in my...

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I really like jelly toys, but they make me burn through condoms like crazy and I don't really have the money for that anymore. Are there any materials

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Jelly
What do you think is the average life of jelly toys before you have to toss them? Do you have a set time limit on them? For me, about a year is the...

Do you use Jelly dildos?
I am interested in buying my first double ended dildo. I was the most attracted to the Jelly ones, until I saw that this material is unsafe to share.
12/01/2012
Contributor: Mwar Mwar
It's worth spending a bit more for a toy that will last. Jelly toys can leak chemicals and harbors bacteria. It is far from the safest material.
12/01/2012
Contributor: *Camoprincess* *Camoprincess*
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Originally posted by Mwar
It's worth spending a bit more for a toy that will last. Jelly toys can leak chemicals and harbors bacteria. It is far from the safest material.
I am agree with this not only that a lot of people have reactions to jelly. I buy ONLY Silicone and Glass toy an maybe an occasional TPR toy. Jelly + My Lady Bits = a HUGE disaster.
12/01/2012
Contributor: TheirPet TheirPet
The only Jelly toy I had was bought for me and ended up deteriorating on it's own. Ugh. Threw it out.
12/01/2012
Contributor: h3artsav3r h3artsav3r
I've heard that the jelly deteriorates, but I had no idea it was that bad!
12/01/2012
Contributor: Girly Juice Girly Juice
A jelly toy gave me chemical burns in my vagina. They are really unhealthy and gross.
12/02/2012
Contributor: charletnarouh charletnarouh
Jelly:
-leaks, or off-gasses, nasty chemicals which may be toxic
-often contains plasticizer (softener) chemicals called phthalates which are linked to a variety of cancers
-can cause burns and other unpleasant, even painful reactions
-is a common allergen
-cannot be sanitized or effectively cleaned
-is porous and will harbor and even foster growth of bacteria and other microbes
-can cause infections and other vaginal issues in some women
-will deteriorate over time
-may react badly to temperatures or other conditions
-may react badly when stored with other toys causing the jelly or other toys to break down or melt
-may be discolored by fabrics and other materials it is stored with
-can leach an oily residue that can stain fabrics and other materials (and this residue would also be secreted inside you during use!)
-usually have a very unpleasant chemical odor
-usually only last a couple of years

By contrast, silicone, glass, sealed wood, and most metal toys:
-are entirely non-porous
-are sanitizeable in a variety of ways
-will not harbor bacteria
-will not offgas chemicals or residues or damage other items they are stored with
-have no odor or taste
-are phthalate free
-are hypoallergenic
-are compatible with a wider array of lubricants and cleaners
-are body safe, some being materials that are used in food and medical industries
-with proper care, will last many years, at least.
12/02/2012
Contributor: roskat roskat
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Originally posted by charletnarouh
Jelly:
-leaks, or off-gasses, nasty chemicals which may be toxic
-often contains plasticizer (softener) chemicals called phthalates which are linked to a variety of cancers
-can cause burns and other unpleasant, even painful reactions ... more
This about sums it up nicely!
12/02/2012
Contributor: leilani leilani
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Originally posted by LaradoEnah
My friends have warned me about getting jelly toys, is this really that great of a concern?
it can be bad with over use but it is a good buy if you take care of it and clean it right and dont use the wrong types of lube
01/01/2013
Contributor: amenti amenti
Quote:
Originally posted by charletnarouh
Jelly:
-leaks, or off-gasses, nasty chemicals which may be toxic
-often contains plasticizer (softener) chemicals called phthalates which are linked to a variety of cancers
-can cause burns and other unpleasant, even painful reactions ... more
Thank you for the helpful info!
01/01/2013