This is a question that you would probably
never ask yourself; after all they make you feel good, so what harm could there
be? Yes, sex
toys & lube can make you sick because they may be made with phthalate a
toxic chemical.
Many erotic toys are made of polyvinyl chlorides (PVC) ; these are
plastics long decried by eco-activists for the toxins released during their
manufacture and disposal, and softened with phthalates, a controversial family
of chemicals. Phthalates are chemical rubber softeners and they can be found in
everything from children’s toys to your car dash board.
Sex toys are not regulated as they are considered novelty
devices. Most companies will not list ingredients in a sex toy. Watch for perfume
odor, slimy, foul odor, or changes of color this can represent phthalates
breaking down also stay away from jelly, rubber, & PVC. Look for “phthalate
free” or “medical- grade silicone”. You can try exciting toys made of glass,
metal & wood that are not only functional but beautiful as well!
Check these sites out.
http://www.babeland.com
The Hollywood crowd is now also beginning to get behind this
movement. Check out the excerpt that was online news yesterday.
“The
online retailer, Open Sky allows you to shop with your favorite celebrity.
Think of it like a Pinterest page, where your friends -- and famous shoppers
like Alicia Silverstone --
pin products and post a little review or promotional note. Alicia, a well-known
promoter of environmental consciousness, would like consumers to think of the
environment while they pleasure themselves.
The
actress' endorsement of the Leaf Vibrator by Swan says, "There is one
personal massager company that's actually kinder than all the rest." The
product, ranging in price from $89 to $110, is made from "safe"
materials, according to Silverstone, and boasts a design that is "natural
and feminine ... like leaves and flowers ... not scary." Alicia says the
intimate product will be shipped in discrete, recycled packaging.
So,
in other words, you can be kind to the environment while being kind to yourself.”
Look for non-toxic, phthalate-free, and
PVC-free/green sex toys. If you are choosing to live a healthier lifestyle by
eating & exercising, shouldn’t playtime be healthier too?!
