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How can I sterilize my dildo?

Q: The other night I accidentally used my dildo on a vagina other than mine without a condom. It has only been used on me before, and the disease status of my partner for the evening is unknown (yes, i know, i should’ve asked…) Can I ever use the dildo on myself without a condom again? It is silicone. I’ve heard that I can boil it – will this make it totally sterile and safe for my disease-free vagina once again?

A: You heard right – silicone dildos can be boiled for 5-10 minutes to become sterile. You can also run them through your dishwasher on the top rack and they’ll be safe to use. Silicone is great because of this and one of the reasons they’re so popular is that they can be properly cleaned between uses on different folks.

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