It made me wonder: What other sex toy hygiene mistakes do people commonly make?

For Sparks, that means avoiding chemical and antibacterial-based toy cleaners, especially those that have the anti-microbialtriclosan.

Triclosan has been linked to liver toxicity and thyroid disruption, even in low levels.

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Instead, she recommends seeking out sex-toy cleaners that contain all-natural and/or organic ingredientsnot just some organic ingredients.

Luckily, you’re free to avoid that by keeping everything separate.

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Using your toys straight out of the box

Even fresh toys can have weird stuff on them, folks.

Toys may contain chemicals on their surface from the packaging they are stored in, says Sparks.

Likewise, sex toys can transmit STIs.

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When sharing toys, use a new condom between each exchange, Sparks says.

Wash toys before and after each use.

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