Incredibly Not Worth It
This product isn't really worth the money you'd spend on it, or even the space it would take up in your toy drawer. Buying regular old non-lubricated condoms works just fine, if not better. And you'll probably save money. Who doesn't like to save space and money?Published: December 20, 2009
Pros:
Non-lubricated, fairly flexible in application.
Cons:
The price is a bit much, questionable reliability, one-size-fits-all does not.
Toy Covers are non-lubricated latex condoms made slightly smaller than average condoms so that they can fit "traditional" vibrators and dildos. It seems like a really good idea, especially if you care very much about safer sex and the cleanliness of your toys. Or, more accurately, if you have occasions to share your toys in the first place. A Toy Cover certainly makes clean up much faster, easier (and more wasteful). When sharing toys, it makes the whole sexual encounter much safer and thus more comfortable. One less thing to worry about.
However, there are several problems when you really start to evaluate the product, like the fact that vibrators and dildos come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Sure, so do dicks, but I've never see a dick that looks like my Fun Wand or my Hitachi Magic Wand or any rabbit vibrator for that matter. Toy Covers are designed to work for various products, but there's still a problem of it being too large or too long. It's flexible. Still, not quite diverse enough to be remarkable.
Also, why does it say on the packaging that it shouldn't be used for sex? If a man can fit one of these not-really-small Toy Covers on his dick, why is it unsafe? And if it's not safe, then why does it become safe when used for partnered play with toys? Perhaps I'm just misunderstanding what I have read, but it seems awfully questionable.
Sadly, Toy Covers isn't really worth finding the answers to those questions. It would be better for you to buy a sex toy made of material like silicone or steel because it can be sanitized. The only really good thing about Toy Covers is that they're non-lubricated so you can choose your own water or silicone based lubricant. That's all, folks. That's all. Non-lubricated condoms exist out there, just look for them. It will be time and money well spent.
However, there are several problems when you really start to evaluate the product, like the fact that vibrators and dildos come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Sure, so do dicks, but I've never see a dick that looks like my Fun Wand or my Hitachi Magic Wand or any rabbit vibrator for that matter. Toy Covers are designed to work for various products, but there's still a problem of it being too large or too long. It's flexible. Still, not quite diverse enough to be remarkable.
Also, why does it say on the packaging that it shouldn't be used for sex? If a man can fit one of these not-really-small Toy Covers on his dick, why is it unsafe? And if it's not safe, then why does it become safe when used for partnered play with toys? Perhaps I'm just misunderstanding what I have read, but it seems awfully questionable.
Sadly, Toy Covers isn't really worth finding the answers to those questions. It would be better for you to buy a sex toy made of material like silicone or steel because it can be sanitized. The only really good thing about Toy Covers is that they're non-lubricated so you can choose your own water or silicone based lubricant. That's all, folks. That's all. Non-lubricated condoms exist out there, just look for them. It will be time and money well spent.
This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer. This review is in compliance with the
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while masturbating?
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laxplaya18should I get these for my gf to use while she masturbates or would she use them in between sessions? -
Toy covers and condoms are used to help make cleanup easier, to prevent the possible transmission of STD/STIs, to prevent cross contaminiation if you go anal -> vaginal (change it after anal and before vaginal), or to protect your body from toys made from non bodysafe materials. If you use bodysafe, nonporous materials (silicone, glass, metal, etc.) and wash between uses/ sanitize between people and anal/vaginal use you don't need them and they would merely be for convienience.
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agreed
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Lily makes a good point, but that did concern me about the "not safe for sex" part. Maybe I'll just be cheap and use a condom instead of a toy cover. =P
Meh, sticking with condoms. Thanks!
Thanks for the review!
I'd assume that "not safe during sex" means they don't prevent pregnancy, to be honest, or the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Thanks for the info!
thanks!
Thanks for the review!