The internet is full of bizarre stories of how people have injured themselves and ended up in hospital whilst in the throes of passion. Many of these ‘accidents’ occur when curious victims have made improvised adult toys with household items. Here is some cautionary advice when it comes to using homemade sex toys;
Vibrating tooth brushes are a common feature of most bathrooms today, but think twice before using one on anything other than your pearly whites. The head could easily become detached, causing damage to your genitals and (if inserted), be extremely difficult to remove. This is without mentioning the health issues surrounding infections which can be spread by using anything in more than one orifice.
Vibrating razors are readily available, cheap and come in all sorts of tantalisingly ergonomic designs. However, they are designed purely for hair removal. Apart from the obviously danger of placing anything with sharp blades near your most delicate areas, things can get slippery and there is a danger you could get an electric shock.
Elastic band cock rings, as with all cock rings, need to be handled with care. If left on for too long they can cause serious, permanent damage as they restrict the blood flow to and from the penis. Elastic band cock rings can also become entangled with the wearer’s pubic hairs, making them awkward and painful to remove. Having to hack for the offending band with a pair of scissors, or a knife could be hazardous, not to mention a real passion killer.
Frozen Hotdogs or Popsicle dildos, often mentioned on ‘How to make your own sex toy’ articles found on the web, offer quick answers to homemade stimulation. Many women (and men) have experimented with food between the sheets, but consider the consequences of ice burning or getting stuck to your nether regions if they are used directly from the freezer. With hot dogs there is also the added danger of them breaking apart whilst inside and becoming irretrievable.
Experimentation is a key part in everyone’s sex life because it keeps things fresh and exciting when couples have been in a relationship for a long time. It is a fun way of finding new ways to pleasure yourself when you are alone and it develops understanding of one another in a new romance. Instead of risking it with any of the aforementioned (and other) homemade toys, why don’t you have a look for a safer way to experiment by investing in a real sex toy? They are easy to come by and you can get hold of them discretely without spending a fortune on the toy itself or any unwanted medical bills should you choose the riskier homemade route!