I am a power seller for adult toys on ebay mature section (PleasureVilla). Once a while, I'll receive an email from customer asking what’s the difference between Latex and Silicone sex toy? Who is who? 

Therefore, I spent some time did a research through internet. Hopefully, I can provide necessary and coherent information regarding this aspect to help you find your “little best friend”.

Latex Sex Toy:

• Latex toy also called jelly toy, is commonly used for sex toys.
• Jelly toys are made of soft, porous material that cannot be disinfected.
• It is a flexible and inexpensive material allowing the user more options in size and look.

Benefits of Latex Sex Toys:

• Compared to the same item in silicone, latex is generally not as "squishy" to the touch and is most affordable products among adult toys.

How to Clean Latex Sex Toy:

• Latex is porous and should be cleaned thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and water or a sex toy cleaner.
• Water and Silicone-based lubricants can be used with Latex toys
• Oil-based lubricants and petroleum jelly SHOULD NOT be used with latex as these may adversely affect the toy.
• Use with condoms for safety and to aid in cleanup.

 

 Silicone Sex Toy:

• Toys that are 100% silicone are soft, chemically inert and hypoallergenic.
• This material does not contain phthalates.

Benefits of Silicone Sex Toys:

• It warms up to body temperature, transmits vibrations well, is non-porous, easy to clean, and much more durable.
• Silicone is recommended for people concerned about having allergic reactions to sex toys materials.
• It is available in a wide variety of densities, and an unbelievable range of shapes and colors.

How to Clean Silicone Sex Toy:

• Silicone sex toys may be boiled in water for between 3-5 minutes. To prevent transmission of bodily fluids or bacteria it is recommended that you boil your toy following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Silicone can be sterilized in temperatures up to 600 degrees F. It can be bleached in a 10% bleach solution.
• If you are going to share a sex toy with a partner use a condom on the toy to prevent transmission of bodily fluids, or boil your toy before a new person uses it.
• If you are going to use a toy both vaginally and anally use a condom to prevent transmission of bacteria, or boil your toy between uses
• When using lubricants with silicone sex toys it's important that silicone or silicone based lubricants are not used to avoid damage to the toy.