Latex

Latex is used for a variety of sexual products including sex toys, condoms, and fetish clothing. Latex is very porous which makes it flexible and versatile.

Because it’s so porous, latex breeds bacteria and is difficult to keep clean. Latex sex toys should be cleaned before and after use with mild soap and water. They’ll also last longer if you use them with a condom. Never use alcohol or household cleaners on your latex sex toys, as these will degrade the material. Oil-based lubricants will also degrade latex sex toys, but water- and silicone-based lubricants work well.

Many people fetishize latex clothing, such as corsets and miniskirts, especially in the BDSM community. The thin latex used to make this fetish apparel is slightly stretchy, but it can tear easily. Sunlight will degrade it, so it’s best worn at night. Latex clothing should also be oiled with a special-purpose latex oil to keep it glossy and maintain its quality.

Because it is so thin, latex is the ideal material for condoms.