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How to clean a sex toy without water,also buying sex toy online is safe and healthy?

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Below: sex toys (whether made of silicone or jelly) that are NOT water-proof should be cleaned very carefully, lest you accidentally ruin the battery compartment or motor. Many people find that they are most comfortable cleaning their vibrator with rubbing alcohol pads OR by spraying sex toy cleaner on the vibrator (away from the battery compartment or motor) then dabbing it with a wet towel. Online??

Answered 8/1/2016

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A member asked:

How to clean a sex toy without water,also buying sex toy online is safe and healthy?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

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