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A member asked:

Are sex toys ok to use when masturbating? i'm gay so like dildos and so on?

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Usually: Just make sure that the there is no injury or rough play and it's hard to say which sex toys you using let the buyer beware

Answered 3/2/2017

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I had cysts and an inflamed uterus in May , then in August I had an inflamed uterus only. I think I'm allergic to Latex as this happens a month after having sex(with condom protection) or after masturbating with a rubber dildo?

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I used personal pvc and tpe dildos during my syphilis reinfection without penicillin treatment. I washed sex toys thoroughly before and after several uses. Can I safely use the same toys without reinfecting myself after treatment?

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I used pvc and tpe dildos during my syphilis reinfection. I washed sex toys thoroughly before and after several uses. I haven't used the toys for almost 2 months. It's been over 14 days since penicillin shot. Can I safely use same toys without fear?

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Not a duplicate SORRY.I used personal pvc and tpe dildos during my syphilis reinfection WITHOUT penicillin treatment.I washed sex toys thoroughly before and after several uses.Can I safely use the same toys without reinfecting myself AFTER treatment?

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If you share a sex toy such as a dildo a day or two after a person infected with genital warts used it, is there a chance I may have gotten it ?

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