The vibrator can last a very long time if it is made of high-quality material and properly looked after. But even under such conditions, the frequent use of the same toy can lead to the fact that it will become worthless. And if you do not notice it in time and continue to use it, then serious health problems can arise.

When it’s time to throw the vibrator

Here are a few cases when it is time to throw out your vibrator or replace it with a new one, even if it seems that you can still use it:

• 1. The toy is broken. If the motor breaks down and the rest of the parts are intact, the toy can be used as a regular dildo. In all other cases, using a vibrator is not safe. So, you should not use it if there are chips or cracks on the surface. 
• 2. Change the texture of the coating. If the toy sticks to your hands even after cleaning with a suitable product, it should be thrown away. When the coating began to crumble or delaminate, an unusual roughness appeared, it is also worth thinking about replacing the device. 
• 3. Bad smell. Improper care and storage, the use of improper means and methods for this can lead to the fact that the vibrator will smell unpleasant. And this is another good reason to throw it away. 
• 4. Color change. If the vibrator has completely or partially changed its color, spots have appeared on its surface that cannot be washed off with ordinary soap and water (in the case when it can be washed) or other special means, it is no longer worth using it. 
• 5. If one of the parts breaks off at the vibrator or the removable parts cease to fit snugly against the body. For example, the battery compartment has stopped closing normally, or one of the processes for anal or clitoral stimulation has broken off.  

If you recently bought a toy for yourself, and there are signs that it is time to throw it away, contact the technical support of the store where the purchase was made. Although most often this happens due to improper storage, care of the vibrator or the poor quality of the toy itself, it is likely that the product is defective. And then it will be replaced by a new one.

Why is it dangerous to use damaged sex toys?

If it’s time to throw away your vibrator, but you continue to use it further, it can be harmful to your health. Damaged sex toys can cause:

• injuries of varying difficulty and location;
• allergic reactions, abrasions, scratches, irritations on the skin and mucous membranes;
• inflammatory processes and infections;
• pain and discomfort during and after using the vibrator;
• changes in genital sensitivity.

You can not experiment with low-quality or already outdated sex toys. Do not even do this with a condom.

Particular attention should be paid to the expiration date of the vibrator that you buy. On some models it is written that it is not limited. Others have a specific number. Nevertheless, when using a toy, focus on its condition, and not on this data.

Is vibrator repair possible

Unfortunately, if your toy is unusable, repairing it most often is not possible. Only massagers can be repaired, but even this is not always realistic. Therefore, often the first signs that your vibrator has become unusable is a reason to throw it away.

Do not be upset that the time has come to part with your favorite toy. Instead, you can buy a more advanced model. And so that those vibrators that you have lasted longer, take good care of them, store each toy in a separate case or in a special case.