Silicone is the best material for any toy that’s designed to go inside you. It’s considered “body safe”, because, chemically, silicone is an inert substance, non-porous, and built to last. That means that silicone won’t react with other materials, and unless you’re specifically allergic to silicone, it’s hypoallergenic. Being non-porous, it’s easy to wash, and you can be confident that it won’t hang on to bacteria.
It’s so safe, in fact, that some people buy second-hand silicone toys, because they can be sterilized to like-new condition. That also means that silicone toys are likely to outlive your toy drawer (and possibly even you). When cared for correctly, they can last a lifetime.
So yes, actual silicone toys can cost a bit more than your ultra-budget jelly dildos, but you’re not just paying for a fancy texture, you’re also paying for material safety.
If you’ve ever bought a “silicone” dildo from Amazon, you might be in for a nasty surprise. As an unregulated industry, mislabeled products are all too common. At best, it might be a type of plastic that absorbs bacteria and can never truly be cleaned. At worst, it might be toxic, causing a chemical burn and irritation for days after using it.
Silicone isn’t a generic term for something rubbery or plastic; it’s a specific type of material, and has a number of properties that make it the best choice for insertable toys, like dildos.
So when shopping around for silicone dildos, how do you know who to trust? That’s a tricky one, because while it would be easy to say “just buy from a big brand”, even well-known high-street brands have been known to lie about the materials in the products they sell. Sex toys are still classed as “novelty items,” so manufacturers can always claim, “Well, we didn’t expect you to actually stick that thing in yourself,” should anything go wrong.
Your only real option to figure out the truth is either to experiment for yourself—which can get expensive really quickly—or to find someone whose opinion you trust. That’s why honest, reliable toy reviewers are so important.
When you do find a company that’s consistently transparent about materials, stick with them. Hismith is an established brand, selling high-quality sex machines and affordable silicone dildos to use with them. The company has been around for a while, and there are plenty of independent, positive reviews on the quality of their products.
Materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polymers (TPE), and rubber / latex are still common in dildos and vibrators. But manufacturers rarely use the actual name. Terms like “jelly” are usually a dead giveaway that it’s not going to be silicone, but there are other tell-tale signs:
Unfortunately, many of those signs aren’t noticeable until after you’ve bought the product, used it, or left it in storage for at least a week (and that usually means you can’t return it).
For toys that don’t contain a motor or other electronics, cleaning couldn’t be simpler. In most cases, warm water and basic soap is all that’s needed.
For a deep clean, you’ve got a few options. You can either use a specialized toy cleaning solution, boil the toy in water with a little non-scented bleach, or even throw it in the dishwasher on a hot cycle without any detergent.
Taking your toys into the shower—especially Hismith’s dual-purpose suction cup dildos—is a fun way to clean them. Though fair warning: you might end up starting another round instead of finishing your cleanup.
Most Hismith silicone dildos feature removable Kliclok connectors, which means they can be used either securely attached to a premium fucking machine, or using a standard suction cup on flat surfaces. No adaptors needed—just unscrew the Kliclok connector on the base, and you’re set.
From highly textured fantastical beasts, to realistic dual-density dildos in every size and shape, and even models with a cum tube running through the middle for simulated ejaculation. Hismith offers a huge range of designs to choose from.
Because each toy is 100% silicone, you can explore every shape, size, and texture without worrying about safety.
In a world full of cheap, toxic toys and misleading marketing, real silicone dildos are the smart investment. They’re safer, longer-lasting, and infinitely more enjoyable. Just be sure to buy from a reliable brand, because not everything labeled silicone actually is.
If you’re ready to upgrade to something body-safe and built to last, explore the full range of Hismith silicone dildos and feel the difference genuine materials make.