Boiling Silicone Sex Toys: How to Sterilise Safely

Boiling kills bacteria. Here's the safe method.

What CAN Be Boiled

• 100% platinum silicone (no electronics, batteries, metal)
• Glass toys
• Stainless steel

What CANNOT Be Boiled

• Anything with electronics or batteries
• Toys with metal inserts (can rust)
• TPE or jelly (degrades in heat)
• Unknown materials

How to Boil

1. Pot of clean water
2. Bring to boil
3. Place toy in water (don't let it touch the bottom—use a spoon to keep it suspended)
4. Boil 10 minutes
5. Remove with tongs
6. Cool completely
7. Air dry thoroughly

What Boiling Does & Doesn't Do

Does: Kill surface bacteria

Doesn't: Reverse material degradation, restore worn toys, remove stains

Safe Toys for Sharing

After boiling, shared toys are sterilised and safe.

Never share without sterilising.

See also: silicone sex toy care guide, the silicone cleaning guide, and the storage and material guide.