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Boiling Silicone Sex Toys: How to Sterilise Safely

5 July 2024 · 4 min

Boiling Silicone Sex Toys: How to Sterilise Safely

Boiling kills bacteria. Here's the safe method.

What CAN Be Boiled

  • 100% platinum silicone (no electronics, batteries, metal)
  • Glass toys
  • Stainless steel

What CANNOT Be Boiled

  • Anything with electronics or batteries
  • Toys with metal inserts (can rust)
  • TPE or jelly (degrades in heat)
  • Unknown materials

How to Boil

  1. Pot of clean water
  2. Bring to boil
  3. Place toy in water (don't let it touch the bottom—use a spoon to keep it suspended)
  4. Boil 10 minutes
  5. Remove with tongs
  6. Cool completely
  7. Air dry thoroughly

What Boiling Does & Doesn't Do

Does: Kill surface bacteria

Doesn't: Reverse material degradation, restore worn toys, remove stains

Safe Toys for Sharing

After boiling, shared toys are sterilised and safe.

Never share without sterilising.

Products in this guide

Dark Brown Realistic Silicone Dildo — Large

Dark Brown Realistic Silicone Dildo — Large

AU$

Insertable: 24.5cm · Ø 7.5cm

aliexpress

Liquid Silicone Realistic Dildo — Medium

Liquid Silicone Realistic Dildo — Medium

AU$

Insertable: 15cm · Ø 4cm

aliexpress

JYBL Mightorex Realistic Silicone Dildo — XL Black

JYBL Mightorex Realistic Silicone Dildo — XL Black

AU$

Insertable: 26cm · Ø 6cm

aliexpress