Have You Tried Wood Toys?

Contributor: BuckeyeGal04 BuckeyeGal04
I'm trying to get past the idea that wood is unsafe. I've done some research and understand that these toys have a coating, but I still struggle with the thought that it won't get clean or could cause splinters.

Have you used wood toys?
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
Yes, and I like them.
16  (17%)
Yes, and I didn't care for them.
2  (2%)
No, and I cannot imagine trying them.
27  (29%)
No, but I want to try it someday.
46  (49%)
Other
2  (2%)
Total votes: 93
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
If I won one or something I would, but as they are they're out of my price range!
01/22/2012
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
I have looked at them, but they are quite pricey, and the ones here are a bit larger than I would like.
01/22/2012
Contributor: Coralbell Coralbell
I'm not really interested in trying wood, but I'm not worried about splinters or anything. I'm just not a huge fan of the way wood looks, and I don't think I'd enjoy the lightness. I'd rather have glass or metal. I find them more attractive, and I enjoy the weight.
01/22/2012
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
The Nob Essence Romp is easily one of my most favorite toys of all time.
01/22/2012
Contributor: poetprincess poetprincess
Quote:
Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
I'm trying to get past the idea that wood is unsafe. I've done some research and understand that these toys have a coating, but I still struggle with the thought that it won't get clean or could cause splinters.

Have you used wood toys?
I would be worried I would get a splinter...
01/22/2012
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
I'm definitely not worried about getting a splinter if I'm getting a toy from a reliable manufacturer. It's mostly the price that's held me back from getting a wood toy so far. I can definitely understand the reasoning for the price, I just can't afford it yet.
01/23/2012
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
I haven't even seen them! I guess I need to do some more exploring!
01/23/2012
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Yes, and I love it.
01/23/2012
Contributor: Lizzy Lizzy
I added my first wood toy to my favorite list just tonight. Until i joined Eden, i had no idea wood toys were even available.
01/24/2012
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
Quote:
Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
I'm trying to get past the idea that wood is unsafe. I've done some research and understand that these toys have a coating, but I still struggle with the thought that it won't get clean or could cause splinters.

Have you used wood toys?
I haven't tried them and don't want to at the time. I just recently tried glass after being if-y about it and loved it but I'd be afraid wood would splinter too.
01/24/2012
Contributor: married with children married with children
have not tried one yet. maybe someday.
01/25/2012
Contributor: dhig dhig
i enjoy wood but not as much as other materials
01/25/2012
Contributor: Kabachu Kabachu
wood toys are not for me
01/27/2012
Contributor: Brandonn Brandonn
I have to admit, they're a few nice wood toys on Eden
02/01/2012
Contributor: Breas Breas
I haven't tried any... YET! I totally want to though!
02/01/2012
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
We haven't tried them - it's not that we wouldn't, it's just that the metal, glass and silicone we have - we like and I don't see the imperative or advantage of wood.
02/01/2012
Contributor: PeaceToTheMiddleEast PeaceToTheMiddleEast
Not yet, but willing to try it and see if I like it.
02/01/2012
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
Not yet, but would be willing to give it a go.
02/01/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
I enjoy wood, but don't really use it that often.
02/01/2012
Contributor: bayosgirl bayosgirl
I know it's irrational of me but I'm afraid of getting splinters.
02/03/2012
Contributor: CharmCity CharmCity
Cannot imagine splinters as an issue when wooden toy is new (!), but as it ages, how's the finish going to hold up? That and the price keep me from seriously considering wood.
02/03/2012
Contributor: snuggly snuggly
Quote:
Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
I'm trying to get past the idea that wood is unsafe. I've done some research and understand that these toys have a coating, but I still struggle with the thought that it won't get clean or could cause splinters.

Have you used wood toys?
I wouldn't mind trying them someday.
02/03/2012
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
Quote:
Originally posted by Ms. N
I have looked at them, but they are quite pricey, and the ones here are a bit larger than I would like.
Hardwood dildo products aren't big. I'm sure one of those would be small enough for you.

I'm puzzled about why people continue to worry about splinters. Is there even one review where someone had a problem with a splinter? No. My wooden toys are as smooth and polished as wooden furniture.
02/03/2012
Contributor: Entropy Entropy
Don Wands Treeze bubble butt plug, love it. Unless you're making your own from scrap wood or something then splinters are a myth, IMO.
03/01/2012
Contributor: MissCandyland MissCandyland
Not interested in wood.
03/01/2012
Contributor: spineyogurt spineyogurt
Light and splitnery?
03/01/2012
Contributor: charletnarouh charletnarouh
If you're worried about splinters or anything of that nature, or concerned about the porosity of wood, you haven't done enough research on the manufacturing and the finish they use. It's not a normal wood finish that's used on your wooden dining room chair or your dresser. And even at that, I don't think I've ever gotten a splinter from a piece of finished wooden furniture that hasn't been damaged in some serious way. As long as you're going with a reputable company that is using a finish that is appropriate to the purpose and not someone making them in their garage, you won't have a problem. If you expose it to something sharp enough and with enough force to damage the finish, you might have an issue, but that's true with ANY material. Scratch or cut your silicone toy with something sharp or expose it to an incompatible lube and it needs to be replaced, drop your glass toy on something hard enough with enough force and it will break, scratch your metal toy with something rough or sharp enough and you've ruined it. Most manufacturers recommend routinely inspecting toys made of all of these extremely safe and high quality materials for damage that would render the toy unsafe. Wood should be handled no differently, but is no less safe. Can a wood toy be damaged? Yes. But will it just splinter with normal use and care? No. Will it absorb or trap fluids or icky stuff? No. It's like the people who worry a glass toy will break inside them while they are using it. Not bloody likely unless it was damaged prior to you using it which if you routinely check it, you would know and not use a damaged toy. The finish companies like Don Wands Treeze and Nob Essence and Hardwood Dildos use in their manufacturing makes wood toys very safe, which is why Eden gives wood a safety rating of 9. Wayyyyyy safer than a lot of the materials people use without even batting an eyelash. How many people pick up a jelly toy or something like that and use it without even thinking about the porosity or the sanitation concerns or the danger of the chemicals or possible allergens? TONS. Not to mention the dangers lurking in readily available lubricants and other products! Reputably manufactured wood toys are really extremely safe by comparison. I think wood with the finish they use would probably be even harder to damage than silicone since anything pointy or sharp could ruin a silicone toy really easily but you'd have to apply some force to damage a finished wood one.
03/01/2012
Contributor: Interesante Interesante
I've never tried one, but I someday hope to.
03/06/2012
Contributor: roskat roskat
The thought of getting splinters..ouch. I prefer other materials like silicone.
03/07/2012