Do dildos need condoms? Simple questions every sex toy beginner should know for maximum hygiene and safety.

1. 🔑 The obvious answer: Condoms should be used "in certain situations."

While dildos made from high-quality, non-porous silicone are easy to clean, wearing a condom can provide added safety and convenience in the following situations:

Situations in which it is "absolutely" necessary to use a condom:

• When using sex toys with multiple partners: Condoms effectively reduce the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or common infections between users.
• When changing the point of use (vagina ↔️ anus): Changing penetration from the anus back to the vagina carries a very high risk of introducing bacteria into the vagina. **Always remove and replace the old condom with a new one.**

Situations where "can be used without wearing" (when used alone):

• If you are using a dildo alone and are sure to clean it properly before and after each use, **you can choose not to use a condom** (except for dildos made from porous materials such as PVC or Jelly).

2. 🧼 Cleaning: More important than wearing a condom.

For dildos made from silicone , glass , or metal, which are non-porous and hygienic materials, proper cleaning is the key to safe use:

⚠️ Caution: Materials such as PVC or Jelly are highly porous, which can absorb bacteria into the material. **Dildos made from these materials should therefore always be used with a condom,** even if used alone.

3. 💡 Additional benefits of using condoms with dildos

• Makes cleaning easy: Simply peel off the condom after use, greatly reducing the amount of secretions stuck to the toy.
• Prevent material damage: Using a condom helps prevent the dildo's surface from coming into contact with certain oil-based creams or lotions, which can damage the surface of some dildos (such as TPE).