Ask the Sex Doc: Piss-poor dildos reap havoc on pussy
Dear Sex Doc;
I read on your website that some sex toys can be harmful to the body. Can you explain this? I'm a little worried because I have a jelly vibrator that I use occasionally.
Perplexed About Plastic
Penetrators @ SAIT
Dear Perplexed About Plastic Penetrators @ SAIT;
You're right PAPP, not all sex toys are created equal. What you need to be concerned about is the fact that your little friend is made from jelly.
You see PAPP, the sex toy industry is largely unregulated. They sell sex toys as novelty items so they do not need to adhere to certain regulations. Unfortunately, most North Americans who purchase sex toys are not aware that these toys can burn your pleasure hole.
Besides the obvious adverse effects of poorly made sex toys such as sharp seams, allergies, decomposition, and bacteria infections due to porous toys, the most concerning issue is with off-gassing pthalates. Pthalates are a family of very common chemicals used in a variety of products, from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), children's toys, and sex toys made from jelly.
Pthalates are added to plastic (usually PVC) to increase their flexibility. Unfortunately, over time, the pthalates added slowly ‘leak' out in a process called off-gassing. They generally release lead and cadmium, which can be absorbed into the butt or vag.
In 2001, the popular German magazine, Stern, hired toxicologists to determine the safety of certain sex toy materials. They were alarmed at the high concentrations of pthalates, which were 100 times the acceptable European standard. The toxicologists warned that sex toys containing pthalates (i.e. anything initially made from PVC) would be absorbed into the mucous membrane of the front and back door and could lead to liver and kidney damage.
In 2006, Greenpeace Netherlands commissioned a study, which found seven out of eight vibrators and dildos tested contained pthalates in concentrations varying from 24 to 51 per cent. Besides the affects mentioned above, the experts from this study indicated that vaginal or rectal exposure to these chemicals can harm hormone production and damage reproduction. They also indicated that phallic PVC poles might lead to cancer.
Now PAPP, I don't mean to scare you. If you really do use your jello vibe ‘occasionally' you're probably fine. But, you and anyone else out there who has a battery-operated boyfriend that can give you a chemical pussy peel should throw it away and replace it. However, if your toxic twat tool gets you off like nothing else, you could always put a condom over it to keep the bad stuff out.
When purchasing an insertable sex toy you should make sure it is a good one made of silicone or elastomer or you may come down with Chernobyl Coochy. So PAPP, a good motto to follow when it comes to sex toys is, “if it smells bad, don't buy it!”
For more information about the safety of sex toys or to purchase the very best adult products, check out Forever Pleasure's Ultimate Sex Toy Guide on the education section of www.foreverpleasure.com.
Dear Sex Doc;
You've got to help me Sex Doc because I'm really confused. I'm a 20 year-old guy and I'm attracted to my best friend. The problem is that he's a guy too. I think I might be gay, but how do I know for sure?
Orientation Overload @ UBCO
Dear Orientation Overload @ UBCO;
Thanks for having the courage to send me an email and ask this question. I know it can be difficult and scary as hell to be confused about your sexual orientation.
When I'm asked this question in a classroom I'll generally ask the individual “what do you fantasize about when you masturbate?” Now Orientation Overload, this might seem a little simple, but generally it is a good indicator of whether or not we want to diddle boys, girls, or both.
And I know it's not all about sexual attraction, because an individual's sexual orientation is their physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual attraction to an individual of the opposite sex, same sex, or both sexes. So OO, where do you stand?
If you find yourself head over heels about your best guy friend you might be gay. However, many young guys who end up identifying as straight have a strong emotional connection with a buddy in their teens or early twenties. In fact, lots of young guys play more than Tiddly Winks with their buddies. Same-sex play is perfectly normal and natural, especially in adolescence, and it does not mean that an individual will be homosexual in adulthood.
OO, the most important thing to realize is that you are perfectly normal regardless if you wanna play hide the sausage with guys and/or girls. I'm pretty sure that you'll figure out your orientation over time. You're 20, you have lots of wonderful years ahead of you with whoever you choose to snuggle up with.
And OO, if you are struggling with your sexual orientation you might want to speak to a counselor at school or in the community. And, most schools in Canada have clubs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students where you could find out more.
Dr. Brian Parker is a clinical sexologist and sex educator and the co-creator of two sexual intimacy board games “Embrace” and “Pillow Talk.” The games are available on his website, www.foreverpleasure.com which features original erotic art, high-end sensual products and adult sex education.
This column is made possible by the generous support of O'My Natural Lubricants. If you have a sexual question you want answered in the ‘Ask the Sex Doc' column please email drbrian@foreverpleasure.com and watch for his response in this paper.
I read on your website that some sex toys can be harmful to the body. Can you explain this? I'm a little worried because I have a jelly vibrator that I use occasionally.
Perplexed About Plastic
Penetrators @ SAIT
Dear Perplexed About Plastic Penetrators @ SAIT;
You're right PAPP, not all sex toys are created equal. What you need to be concerned about is the fact that your little friend is made from jelly.
You see PAPP, the sex toy industry is largely unregulated. They sell sex toys as novelty items so they do not need to adhere to certain regulations. Unfortunately, most North Americans who purchase sex toys are not aware that these toys can burn your pleasure hole.
Besides the obvious adverse effects of poorly made sex toys such as sharp seams, allergies, decomposition, and bacteria infections due to porous toys, the most concerning issue is with off-gassing pthalates. Pthalates are a family of very common chemicals used in a variety of products, from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), children's toys, and sex toys made from jelly.
Pthalates are added to plastic (usually PVC) to increase their flexibility. Unfortunately, over time, the pthalates added slowly ‘leak' out in a process called off-gassing. They generally release lead and cadmium, which can be absorbed into the butt or vag.
In 2001, the popular German magazine, Stern, hired toxicologists to determine the safety of certain sex toy materials. They were alarmed at the high concentrations of pthalates, which were 100 times the acceptable European standard. The toxicologists warned that sex toys containing pthalates (i.e. anything initially made from PVC) would be absorbed into the mucous membrane of the front and back door and could lead to liver and kidney damage.
In 2006, Greenpeace Netherlands commissioned a study, which found seven out of eight vibrators and dildos tested contained pthalates in concentrations varying from 24 to 51 per cent. Besides the affects mentioned above, the experts from this study indicated that vaginal or rectal exposure to these chemicals can harm hormone production and damage reproduction. They also indicated that phallic PVC poles might lead to cancer.
Now PAPP, I don't mean to scare you. If you really do use your jello vibe ‘occasionally' you're probably fine. But, you and anyone else out there who has a battery-operated boyfriend that can give you a chemical pussy peel should throw it away and replace it. However, if your toxic twat tool gets you off like nothing else, you could always put a condom over it to keep the bad stuff out.
When purchasing an insertable sex toy you should make sure it is a good one made of silicone or elastomer or you may come down with Chernobyl Coochy. So PAPP, a good motto to follow when it comes to sex toys is, “if it smells bad, don't buy it!”
For more information about the safety of sex toys or to purchase the very best adult products, check out Forever Pleasure's Ultimate Sex Toy Guide on the education section of www.foreverpleasure.com.
Dear Sex Doc;
You've got to help me Sex Doc because I'm really confused. I'm a 20 year-old guy and I'm attracted to my best friend. The problem is that he's a guy too. I think I might be gay, but how do I know for sure?
Orientation Overload @ UBCO
Dear Orientation Overload @ UBCO;
Thanks for having the courage to send me an email and ask this question. I know it can be difficult and scary as hell to be confused about your sexual orientation.
When I'm asked this question in a classroom I'll generally ask the individual “what do you fantasize about when you masturbate?” Now Orientation Overload, this might seem a little simple, but generally it is a good indicator of whether or not we want to diddle boys, girls, or both.
And I know it's not all about sexual attraction, because an individual's sexual orientation is their physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual attraction to an individual of the opposite sex, same sex, or both sexes. So OO, where do you stand?
If you find yourself head over heels about your best guy friend you might be gay. However, many young guys who end up identifying as straight have a strong emotional connection with a buddy in their teens or early twenties. In fact, lots of young guys play more than Tiddly Winks with their buddies. Same-sex play is perfectly normal and natural, especially in adolescence, and it does not mean that an individual will be homosexual in adulthood.
OO, the most important thing to realize is that you are perfectly normal regardless if you wanna play hide the sausage with guys and/or girls. I'm pretty sure that you'll figure out your orientation over time. You're 20, you have lots of wonderful years ahead of you with whoever you choose to snuggle up with.
And OO, if you are struggling with your sexual orientation you might want to speak to a counselor at school or in the community. And, most schools in Canada have clubs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students where you could find out more.
Dr. Brian Parker is a clinical sexologist and sex educator and the co-creator of two sexual intimacy board games “Embrace” and “Pillow Talk.” The games are available on his website, www.foreverpleasure.com which features original erotic art, high-end sensual products and adult sex education.
This column is made possible by the generous support of O'My Natural Lubricants. If you have a sexual question you want answered in the ‘Ask the Sex Doc' column please email drbrian@foreverpleasure.com and watch for his response in this paper.
