Brown University Wellness Center Guide: Health, Safety, and Sex Toy Hygiene Tips

Brown University: Wellness Center Guide

1. Quick Exit

2. General Health Wellbeing

   • Explore holistic health strategies tlored for students, including tips on diet management, physical exercise routines, and stress reduction techniques.

3. Sexual Health

   • Discover resources on safe sex practices, contraceptive options, and comprehensive information on sexual reproductive health from experts at Brown University's Wellness Center.

4. Sexual Assault Dating Violence

   • Receive support, counseling services, and information about reporting mechanisms for incidents of sexual assault or dating violence.

5. Alcohol Other Drugs

   • Learn about responsible drinking policies, drug awareness programs, and resources to help students make informed choices regarding substance use.

6. Nutrition Eating Concerns

   • Get guidance on developing healthy eating habits, understanding dietary needs, and seeking professional advice for those with specific health concerns or eating disorders.

Cleaning Guidelines for Sex Toys

Proper hygiene is crucial when dealing with sex toys to ensure safety and prevent infections. Some sexually transmitted infections STIs can survive outside the body for weeks or months, so thorough cleaning becomes necessary. It's important to note that cleaning instructions vary based on the toy's material type.

Materials:

• Non-porous materials: Glass, stnless steel, hard plastic, and silicone.

  • Glass and Stnless Steel: Use a damp cloth with antibacterial soap for gentle cleaning. Avoid immersing electronics in water.

  • Silicone Toys: Place them in the dishwasher top rack only, boil for up to ten minutes, or wash with antibacterial soap in warm water. Silicone vibrators should avoid boiling as it may damage their internal mechanism.

• Porous materials: Rubber, vinyl, cyberskin, nylon, and leather.

  • Rubber: Use condoms instead of direct cleaning due to potential phthalate exposure and difficulty in cleaning effectively.

  • Cyberskin Vinyl Toys: Gently clean with water only. r dry toys, sprinkle cornstarch for mntning non-sticky texture.

  • Nylon Harnesses: Clean with a mild antibacterial soap either by or hand washing.

  • Leather Items: Wipe with a damp-soapy cloth or leather cleaner. Avoid soaking and apply leather conditioner after cleaning. Use clear nl polish to protect metal parts from tarnishing.

Visit Our Resources

Explore more on sexual health, stress management, nutrition advice, and community support services provided by our center at Brown University's Wellness Center website.

About BWell: Quick Links

• Meet Our Staff

• Confidential Appointments

• Sexual Assault Response Line

• Workshops Seminars

• Peer Education Programs

• Health Empowerment Tools

Get Involved

Connect with our team to contribute or benefit from our programs.

Contact Us

Brown University

BWell Health Promotion

Box 1928, 450 Brook Street

Providence, Rhode Island, 02912

Phone: 401 863-2794

Fax: 401 863-7953

Eml: [email protected]

Follow Us

Stay connected through our social media platforms:

BWell on Facebook, SHAG on Facebook, BURP on Facebook, and Health Services on Facebook.

Additional Resources

• Brown EMS

• Counseling Psychological Services

• Health Services

Explore Our Social Media

Connect with us via Facebook for updates and resources.
This article is reproduced from: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/content/whats-best-way-clean-sex-toys

Please indicate when reprinting from: https://www.ge47.com/Adult_product_airplane_cup/Wellness_Center_Guide_Brown_University.html