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NSFW, How much would you pay for an egg vibrator? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by helen2345@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Online I found this egg for 23 euros. I then visited several sex shops asking for vibrating eggs like that one. On the first one they showed me this one for 130 euros. They insisted is waterproof according to IPX7 and that cheaper models are won't bring me to orgasm.

Is the second model 6 times better than the first one? I never expected a sex toy to be this expensive.

At another sex shop they offered this which can be bought directly from the manufacturer for 50 euros, but in this sex shop was valued at 90 euros, which is an insane markup.

They also had this one for 130 euros in store.

I don’t know if I should only buy ‘brand’ vibrators or simply trust amazon reviews and buy the cheapest one for 23 euros. Other reviews about the most expensive models over 100 euros indicate some customers are unhappy with the product, considering the price. Neither do I know what brands are reputable ones, if any, because I cannot give back a thing like this if I don’t like it.

Every listed toy is made in China so I don’t get the radical markups.

If you use egg vibrators, are there any brands I should look for?

For vaginal and anal use.

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[–] Dojan@pawb.social 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No corrosion, also no boiling. I realise my point didn't really get across well; good silicone is durable, and with simple non-electronic toys, like dildos, you can just toss them in a pot and boil for a while. What you want to avoid is oil-based or silicone-based lubricants because it can lead to material degradation, even if the silicone itself is really high quality.

My cleaning procedure for the edge is essentially to get the lube off, wash it with some anti-bacterial soap, and then dry it off immediately. It's been about two years now and it's in solid condition.

[–] fruit@lemmy.ml 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

What you want to avoid is oil-based or silicone-based lubricants because it can lead to material degradation, even if the silicone itself is really high quality.

A little mixed up. Oil breaks down latex, not silicone. So it is unpopular mainly because of not being good with latex condoms. If latex isn't part of the situation, oils and fats are fine. There are commercial oil-based lubes, or any oil or fat that it suitable to eat can be used for sex. Olive oil, crisco, whatever is available and works.

But the silicone-based lube advice stands. Do not touch silicone toy once with even the whiff of silicone lube on your hands. That is certain ruin. I never have them both out at the same time. Keep them in different parts of you home.

[–] Dojan@pawb.social 1 points 14 hours ago

Right! Thank you for the correction.