Porous vs non-porous describes whether a toy material has microscopic holes. Porous materials such as TPE, jelly, rubber and PVC can trap moisture and bacteria even after washing. Non-porous materials such as silicone, glass, steel and ABS have a sealed surface that can be cleaned completely, so they are better for sharing and last longer.
Why it matters when buying
This one property decides how you clean, store and share a toy. A porous toy should stay with one person, or be used with a condom if shared, and be replaced more often. A non-porous toy can be washed with soap and water and kept for years.
What to look for
- Non-porous for anything you will share with a partner
- A condom over porous toys if they are shared
- Thorough drying after washing, especially for porous toys
Products that use this
Glass and silicone (non-porous) next to a TPE stroker (porous); each product page lists the material. More in Vibrators and massagers.
SatisfyerSatisfyer Dazzling Crystal 1 Glass Dildo₹2,899View product
SatisfyerYoni Power 2 Light Blue₹2,399View product
SatisfyerSatisfyer Pro 2 Air Pulse Vibrator (Next Gen)₹5,599View product
TENGAPocket Masturbator Cold Spark₹499View product