Julia Connolly, PT, DPT

Julia (she/her/hers) earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from State University of New York – Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn NY. She gained experience treating many different orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pelvic floor conditions while working with people from all walks of life. Julia found her passion for pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy very early on. This was due to her own personal experience with pelvic floor dysfunction, and a life-time love for volleyball and all things fitness.

Is Discreet Sex Toy Storage Important to You?

Read on for the why's and how's of this often overlooked part of your sex play routine

Here at Femina PT we deal with a broad spectrum of pelvic related issues, and that includes making sex play not only possible again for those who need it, but as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. If sex toys are a part of what makes your play time extra fun, you need to know some of the ins and outs of keeping your toys hygenically clean - and ready to use again the next time you are so inclined.

That said, let's get to the article, which begins:

Sex toys can be a fun and exciting way to practice self-care or bond with a partner. That being said, keeping sex toys clean and hygienic is just as important as that earth-shattering orgasm. A lot of people keep their toy collection hidden away from prying eyes in a bedside table or jumbled together in an underwear drawer. While that may be convenient, it’s not sanitary and can damage toys in the long term.

To avoid infections and rashes, it’s best not to cross-contaminate toys. You should also rinse them off properly after use. Plenty of sites like Lovehoney sell toy cleaners, but be sure to get a water-based one, as silicone and oil-based ones can degrade silicone toys over time.

As someone who suffered the debilitating physical and emotional effects of vaginismus (as well as a complicated history of back injuries) for more than 15 years, I thought a "normal" life was just a fantasy. Then I found Heather.