- Clamps for sewage pipes that have been slipped around the penis and can no longer be removed.
- Opened bottles that have become stuck in the vaginal or anal area due to negative pressure.
- Billiard balls that were intended for stretching and instead disappeared into the anus.
- Table tennis balls inserted into the vagina or hard-boiled eggs that can no longer be removed.
- A cucumber in the throat.
- Chains, pins or wires stuck in the urethra.
- Burns to the penis from the stimulation current of model trains.
- Spray can caps that have come loose when being pulled out and are now stuck in the orifices.

The list of accidents caused by homemade sex toys could go on and on. Because when it comes to pleasure, we humans are incredibly creative. However, we are not always very deliberate in our approach. And it's by no means just homemade pleasure-givers that can cause problems. The improper use of commercially available sex toys can also have consequences. So, despite all the pleasure, there are a few things to bear in mind!

The do's and don'ts in the world of erotic support

Instructions for use for sex toys ... Who needs such a thing? The application is actually self-explanatory. A dildo is inserted into a body orifice. A vibrator fulfills similar needs and also vibrates. A cock ring is pulled over the penis. An anal plug provides pleasure in the anus. But there is more to the correct use. However, not everyone is aware of this or even accepts the risk. And not all accidents are as spectacular as those listed above. Here are the most important rules for using sex toys, whether they are commercially available or homemade:

1. use lubricant

Sex toys inserted into the body orifices should always be used with lubricant! This is because the material itself is bone dry. If the vagina is not really very moist, the friction on the dry and very sensitive vaginal wall can lead to irritation and even slight fissures. The anus, on the other hand, does not produce any additional moisture even when aroused. Lubricants are a must here.

2. stretch the sphincter muscle

In addition to the essential use of lubricants, the sphincter muscle should be stretched before insertion! If you push in a toy that is too big too quickly, you risk tearing the muscle and causing fissures in the intestinal mucosa. If you use the sex toy on your own, you may feel it in time. However, if your partner holds the toy in their hand or straps it around their hips, as with a strap-on, there is no sensation in the penis or fingers. Resistance is less noticeable, which increases the risk of injury.

3. pay attention to hygiene

Sex toys that have been in the anus must not come into direct contact with the vagina. This is because intestinal bacteria are transmitted. And these can lead to infections. Thorough washing or disinfection is therefore required. Or you can simply use a condom and take it off when changing.

4. use anal toys for the anal area

Sex toys for anal sex have a base for a reason. This prevents the toy from disappearing into the anus. Smaller vibrators, candles or phallus-like vegetables can become quite slippery when used with lubricants and can slip out of the user's hand and into the anus if the user is too ecstatic. Oops. There's not much you can do about it and you may end up as a guest in the emergency room.

5. cover PVC toys with condoms

PVC toys can contain plasticizers. If you are unsure, you can put a condom over the toy and voilà, the substances can no longer enter the body.

6. use penis rings properly

Penisrings are pulled over the penis to keep the blood in the erectile tissue. However, the blood should not be congested in this way for longer than 30 minutes. Otherwise there is a risk of vascular damage! Penis rings made of leather have press studs for opening, rings made of plastic can be cut if necessary. Absolute caution is required with metal, however. This is why these are not recommended for beginners. It is very important to use the right size. If the ring is too small and can no longer be removed, you will quickly find yourself in the emergency room. This also and especially applies to your own creations.

7. quality protects against accidents

Dildos and vibrators made of wood that you can buy in shops are specially treated and therefore splinter-free. If you think you can carve a cheaper version yourself, you don't have this security. Have you ever thought about where the journey might lead if such a splinter gets stuck in the vagina or anus?

8. electrosex only with appropriate toys from specialist retailers

When it comes to erotic electrostimulation, I would clearly advise against starting your own experiments. The risk of burns is far too great. Keep your hands off it! The products you can buy in erotic shops are designed in such a way that you can inflict pain but not hurt yourself.

9 The urethra also needs protection

Let's move on to the urethra. This also enjoys erotic popularity with some people. And here, too, you should always make sure that inserted objects cannot disappear into it. Because then the emergency room is just around the corner. It is also important to clean the toy thoroughly so that no bacteria get into the bladder. And be lavish with lubricant!

10. bondage only after thorough instruction

The partner is tied to the bed by every trick in the book, he suffers a heart attack, boom. Of course you don't expect that. What now? It doesn't sound very erotic, but you should take precautions. There are knots and snap hooks that come loose on their own. But it doesn't have to be the ultimate disaster. Even when tying up, care must be taken to ensure that no arteries, veins or nerves are cut off. You can easily learn how to do this in bondage courses. You should also always have a cutter to hand in case of emergency.

11. stay away from plastic bags

There are people who like to pull a plastic bag over their head or strangle themselves. Keep your hands off this form of auto-eroticism, I can only say.

So, those are the most important rules to follow when using any kind of sex toy. Of course, the list is not exhaustive. How could it be with the wealth of ideas that lovers incorporate into their erotic realizations on a daily basis.

Anja Drews - qualified sex educator for ORION

Source: washingtonpost.com