Honest writing on pleasure

Porous materials absorb fluids and are harder to clean fully. Non-porous ones are easier to keep clean. Here is how to tell the difference.

Glass, steel and stone toys are non-porous and easy to clean. Here is what to know about temperature, care and choosing one that feels right.

Phthalate-free is a useful label, but it describes one chemical group only. Here is what it does and doesn't tell you about a toy's material.

Medical-grade and food-grade appear on many toys, but the terms aren't a standard. Here is what they usually mean and how to check the claim.

Toys can carry strong scents from the material, the finish or the packaging. Here is why this happens, and how to tell whether a smell is a problem.

The numbers on plastic packaging don't describe body-safe materials. Here is what recycling codes mean, and why they aren't a safety guide.

Some toys can be used without a condom, while others need one for hygiene. Here is how to decide when a barrier is needed.