Object

Penis

Activity:

The penis can be pleasured by rubbing against different textured surfaces and changes in temperature. Masturbating products can be bought. People experiment by putting their penis into these objects or by draping or wrapping their penis with sensual objects such as scarves or cushions.

 

Risks:

Sharing sex toys has risks, including getting and passing on infections such as chlamydia, syphilis and herpes. If there are any cuts or sores around the  penis and there's blood, there's an increased risk of passing on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.

 

How to make it safe:

Make sure penis and objects are clean before and after use

Hands and Fingers

Activity:

Explore the feel of different objects, sharing the experience with partners.

 

Risks:

There are minimal risks associated with this activity.

 

How to make it safe:

Make sure hands and products are clean.

Vulva/Vagina

Activity:

 

The vulva can be pleasured by using objects against the external clitoris and labia or inside the vagina.

 

Risks:

Sharing sex toys has risks, including getting and passing on infections. If there are any cuts or sores around the vagina, anus or penis and there's blood, there's an increased risk of passing on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.

 

How to make it safe:

Keeping objects clean ensures there is low risk of infections being passed on, or using condoms, changing these when changing partner or orifice

Mouth

Activity:

Use different foods or exploring different shapes with the tongue. Having oral sex with an object or sex toy can be pleasurable and arousing. Different textures, flavours and shapes can give sexual stimulation to all the people involved.

 

Risks:

There are minimal risks associated with this activity. If sharing objects between mouths, then there is a risk of the cold sore virus (herpes simplex 1) being transmitted.

 

How to make it safe:

Make sure objects are cleaned when changing partners or orifices.

Anus

Activity:

The anus can be pleasured by placing objects next to the anus or inside it.

 

Risks:

Sharing sex toys has risks, including getting and passing on infections. If there are any cuts or sores around the vagina, anus or penis and there's blood, there's an increased risk of passing on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.

 

How to make it safe:

Keeping objects clean ensures there is low risk of infections being passed on, or using condoms, changing these when changing partner or orifice.