By Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
What is it made of?
The quick safety check before anything gets intimate. Find a material to see if it is body-safe, which lubes it likes, how to clean it, and which of our ranked toys use it. New words on a box? The glossary has you covered.
10 of 10 materials
- SiliconeBody-safeSoft, smooth and non-porous. The material on most good vibrators, plugs and dildos.186 ranked products · boilable when motor-free
- Platinum-cure siliconeBody-safeThe high grade of silicone, cured with platinum. Odorless, very durable, non-porous.14 ranked products · boilable when motor-free
- Dual-density siliconeBody-safeA firm silicone core under a softer silicone skin. Realistic give without porous materials.10 ranked products
- Borosilicate glassBody-safeHard, slick and completely non-porous. Holds warmth or coolness for temperature play.9 ranked products
- Stainless steelBody-safeHeavy, polished and nearly indestructible. Gives firm, steady pressure.6 ranked products · boilable when motor-free
- ABS plasticBody-safeHard, smooth, non-porous plastic used for vibrator bodies, bullets and handles.51 ranked products
- TPE and TPRPorousSoft, stretchy, phthalate-free, and porous. The material in most stroker sleeves.19 ranked products
- Jelly rubber and PVCPorousWobbly, translucent and often softened with plasticizers. The main material to avoid for insertion.5 ranked products
- Fabric, leather and vegan leatherExternal or gear onlyHarnesses, restraints, lingerie and covers. Not for insertion, so porosity matters less.56 ranked products
- Foam and microvelvet coversExternal or gear onlyWedges, ramps and pillows: firm foam inside a removable, often moisture-resistant cover.16 ranked products
Product lists come straight from each toy's listed materials on our guides. If a maker does not name the material, the toy is not listed here. Always follow the maker's care card when it differs.