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Guide to Using and Cleaning Sexual Aids (Toys) to be adapted for your client

Confidence & Intimacy
Bridie Allan
October 26, 2025

External Vibrator (Clitoral Stimulator)

Before You Use It

  1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
  2. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
  3. Check the toy is charged. Plug it in if the light shows low battery.
  4. Look at the toy. Make sure it has no cracks or damage.

How to Use It
  1. Turn on the toy by pressing the power button.
  2. Put water-based lubricant on the toy if you want to.
  3. Place the toy on the outside of your genitals (vulva/clitoris).
  4. Press the buttons to change the speed or pattern.
  5. Move the toy around to find what feels good.
  6. When you are finished, press and hold the power button to turn it off.

How to Clean It (After Each Use)
  1. Turn off the toy.
  2. Do not put the toy underwater. It is water-resistant, not waterproof.
  3. Wash your hands with soap and water.
  4. Wet a clean cloth with warm water and mild soap.
  5. Wipe the whole toy with the soapy cloth.
  6. Wet another clean cloth with just warm water.
  7. Wipe the toy again to remove all soap.
  8. Dry the toy with a clean towel or let it air dry.
  9. Store the toy in a clean, dry place.

Charging Your Toy
  1. Find the charging port (small hole or magnetic spot).
  2. Plug in the charging cable.
  3. Wait until the light shows it is fully charged.
  4. Unplug the cable and close the charging port cover if it has one.

Internal Vibrator (Silicone)

Before You Use It

  1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
  2. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
  3. Check the toy is charged. Plug it in if the light shows low battery.
  4. Look at the toy. Make sure it has no cracks or damage.

How to Use It
  1. Turn on the toy by pressing the power button.
  2. Put water-based lubricant on the toy. Use plenty of lubricant.
  3. Lie down or sit in a comfortable position.
  4. Slowly insert the toy into your vagina.
  5. Only insert as much as feels comfortable.
  6. Press the buttons to change the speed or pattern.
  7. When you are finished, turn off the toy.
  8. Gently pull the toy out.

How to Clean It (After Each Use)
  1. Turn off the toy.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water.
  3. Hold the toy under warm running water.
  4. Put mild soap on your hands.
  5. Rub the soap all over the toy.
  6. Rinse the toy under warm water until all soap is gone.
  7. Dry the toy with a clean towel or let it air dry.
  8. Store the toy in a clean, dry place.

Charging Your Toy
  1. Make sure the toy is completely dry.
  2. Find the charging port (small hole or magnetic spot).
  3. Plug in the charging cable.
  4. Wait until the light shows it is fully charged.
  5. Unplug the cable and close the charging port cover if it has one.

Important Safety Information

Always Remember

  • Only use water-based lubricant with silicone toys.
  • Do not share your toy with anyone else.
  • Do not use the toy if it is broken or cracked.
  • If you like to put the toy in your anus. Do not insert the toy in your anus and then into vagina without cleaning it in between each use.
  • Stop using the toy if it hurts or feels uncomfortable.
  • Clean the toy after every use.
  • Charge the toy when the battery is low.

When to Ask for Help

  • If the toy gets stuck inside you.
  • If you feel pain that does not stop.
  • If you see blood.
  • If the toy breaks while you are using it.
  • If you have any questions or worries.

Contact your therapist or doctor if you need help.

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