Materials

LVK is devoted to ensuring that all of our toys, lubes, and personal care products are 100% body-safe. All of our toys are carefully curated and researched so that we only provide the highest quality products to you.

What makes a toy body-safe? Many sex toys on the market contain phthalates, a chemical that is used to soften plastics, and gives off a strong “plastic-y” odor. Recent research studies indicate that phthalates are linked to asthma, cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive issues. Unfortunately, the sex toy industry isn’t as closely regulated as it ought to be, and many manufacturers still use this chemical in their products.

What makes a lube body-safe? Most lubes carried by major pharmacies contain glycerin, an agent that facilitates the growth of yeast and bacteria within the vagina. While this does not directly cause an infection, many folks report sensitivities to glycerin, and ought to be avoided if you are at all prone to yeast infections. Since it is not a necessary ingredient for lube to be lubey, all of our lubes are glycerin-free. Many lubes also contain parabens, a preservative that some studies have linked to breast-cancer. For this reason, all of our lubes are paraben-free as well.

Silicone

Silicone is a fantastic material because it is body-safe, durable, and retains body heat. One benefit of silicone is that it is very hypoallergenic, so these toys are ideal for folks with sensitive skin.

Silicone is nonporous, meaning the material surface doesn’t have any pores for bacteria to live in, and it is very easy to clean
If the toy is 100% silicone and doesn’t have a motor, you can boil the toy for 5-10 minutes or wash it with any soap you would use on your body. Boiling is the most thorough way of disinfecting the toy, however. Unless the motor is removable, don’t boil a silicone toy with a motor!
If you plan on using a toy on multiple bodies that aren’t fluid-bonded, boiling the toy is the only way to disinfect the toy so that no fluids are being passed. Otherwise, you can place a condom over the toy to safely share it.
It’s important to not use silicone based lubes with silicone toys. The silicone lube will cause solid silicone to melt and will permanently damage the toy. If you place a condom over the toy, you can safely use the toy with silicone lube.