The Complete Guide to Body-Safe Materials in Adult Wellness Products
Not all materials are created equal. Learn how to identify truly body-safe products and why it matters for your health.
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When it comes to adult wellness products, the materials they're made from matter enormously. Your body deserves the same consideration you'd give to food-grade or medical-grade materials — because intimate products come into direct contact with some of your most sensitive tissue.
Body-safe materials are non-porous, meaning they don't harbour bacteria, viruses, or mould between uses. They're also free from phthalates — a class of plasticizers commonly added to cheap PVC and rubber products that have been linked to hormonal disruption in multiple studies.
The gold standard materials are medical-grade silicone, borosilicate glass, stainless steel, and ABS plastic. Medical-grade silicone is soft, flexible, hypoallergenic, and can be sterilized by boiling. Glass and stainless steel are completely non-porous and can be temperature-played safely. ABS plastic is rigid, non-porous, and widely used in rechargeable vibrators.
In Canada, Health Canada regulates consumer products under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Products sold in Canada must not pose an unreasonable danger to consumers. All products in our directory have been vetted for compliance with these standards.
When shopping, look for products that explicitly state their materials. If a product is labelled simply as 'rubber,' 'jelly,' or 'realistic material' without further specification, treat it with caution. Reputable brands are transparent about their materials because they're proud of them.