Acrylic was developed as a transparent, durable, and versatile material to serve as a more practical alternative to glass. Sex toys made of acrylic are unyieldingly rigid and phthalate-free.

 

Hard

$25 - $48

Ceramic products are made from clay that hardens when fired in a hot oven, known as a kiln. Not all ceramic products are nonporous, but if the item is glazed the coating will act as a protective sealant.

 

Hard

$30 - $80

Elastomer is phthalate-free material composed of a combination of different polymers. It is very pliable and looks a lot like Jelly rubber, but is more expensive and much more hygienic. This hypo-allergenic, latex free material is nearly odorless and tasteless.

 

Plush

$7 - $130

Most sex toy products are Pyrex glass, also known as borosilicate glass; these are among the highest quality available. The material is unyielding, non-porous, and sterilizable; like a more fragile version of stainless steel, though just as pricey.

 

Hard

$12 - $220

Jelly is a soft, rubbery material frequently made using a combination of PVC or polyurethane and a number of other chemicals; officially, it has no standardized list of ingredients.

 

Firm - Plush

$5 - $127

This phthalate-free material is extremely versatile and strong, making it ideal for BDSM restraints, strap-on harnesses, and other fetish sex toys.

 

Soft

$4 - $210

Metal is a phthalate-free material of great strength and versatility that is found in nature, but processed in various ways for use in consumer items. All metal sex toys are hard, hygienic, need very little lubrication, carry vibration extremely well, and warm to body temperature easily.

 

Hard

$4 - $351

Non-porous TPR group includes high quality, medical grade thermoplastic rubbers. They are non-porous, phthalate and latex free. Toys made of non-porous TPR usually firm but not hard and have smooth velvety surface. These materials can be safely used with water based and silicone lubricants.

 

Firm

$25 - $99

When used in the context of sex toys, "plastic" usually means hard plastic. Some of the positive aspects of hard plastic: It is phthalate-free, has a very low porosity level, is easy to clean, comes in a variety of different colors, is extremely rigid, very inexpensive, and it carries vibration well.

 

Hard - Soft

$4 - $250

This plastic compound is similar to rubber in the sense that it is extremely flexible; though silicone is a superior material for reasons of general quality and impeccable hygiene. Silicone is a material of the highest quality; it is 100% medical-grade, 100% non-porous, phthalate-free, latex free, hypo-allergenic, odorless, tasteless, and sterilizable.

 

Firm - Soft

$7 - $250

Rubber is simply a plastic material that is flexible and soft. Most sex toy products are made of synthetic rubber, which is less expensive than natural rubber. There are often phthalates and other controversial chemicals in this porous material; it tends to emit a strong odor and flavor.

 

Firm - Soft

$3 - $296

Pliable material made from a combination of silicone and other chemical compounds; composites contain 10% silicone or more. The rubbery material is phthalate-free and not very porous, so it is frequently odorless and tasteless.

 

Firm - Plush

$2 - $120

Plastic material designed to mimic the look and feel of human flesh. Natural skin is very porous and this synthetic skin is the most porous of all available sex toy materials.

 

Plush

$9 - $245

Stone is an organic material that can consist of many natural minerals like quartz, calcite, etc. Stones that are used in the sex toy manufacturing are mostly semi-precious or high shine stones like marble or granite. Stones don't contain artificial chemicals.

 

Hard

$70 - $75

TPR is lightweight, fairly affordable, and very pliable, but tends to have a subtle odor and flavor.

 

Firm - Plush

$7 - $400

Though wood toys are phthalate free, the natural porosity of the material makes it slightly less safe than materials like Pyrex glass, stainless steel, and silicone. For this reason, wood is a little hard to clean and can dry out over time; however, this is frequently combated through the use of special sealants and finishes.

 

Hard

$40 - $210