Summer is all about turning up the heat - but when the temperatures start climbing, your favorite pleasure products deserve a little extra attention too. Whether you're enjoying a weekend getaway, lounging by the pool, heading out in the RV, or staying cool at home, a few simple precautions can help keep your toys ready whenever the mood strikes.
Here are some summer tips from NS Novelties to keep the fun going all season long.
1. Don't Leave Your Toys in a Hot Car
Your car can become extremely hot in the summer, even when the outside temperature doesn't seem unbearable. That kind of heat isn't great for rechargeable batteries, electronics, lubricants, or certain toy materials.
Taking your toys on vacation? Bring them inside with your luggage rather than leaving them in the trunk or glove compartment for hours.
Summer rule: If it's too hot for your phone, it's probably too hot for your favorite rechargeable toy.
2. Keep Rechargeable Toys Out of Direct Sunlight
Poolside play sounds great, but baking your rechargeable toy in direct sunlight isn't.
Store toys in a cool, dry place away from prolonged direct sunlight. Excessive heat can shorten battery life and may eventually affect some materials.
A storage pouch inside your overnight bag is much better than leaving your toy sitting on the patio table.
3. Charge Before the Adventure
Nothing kills spontaneity quite like discovering your favorite toy has a dead battery.
Before heading out for a romantic weekend, vacation, camping trip, or hotel stay, give your rechargeable toys a full charge.
And don't forget the charger!
Better yet, keep a dedicated charging cable in your travel bag so you're never searching for one when you need it.
4. Waterproof Doesn't Always Mean Anything Goes
Summer means pools, hot tubs, showers, beaches and plenty of water.
Before taking your toy along, check its specific waterproof rating and manufacturer instructions. Some products are fully waterproof, while others are only splash-resistant.
Also remember that extreme heat and water resistance are two different things. A waterproof toy isn't automatically designed for prolonged exposure to very hot water.
5. Keep Things Clean
Hot weather, travel and outdoor activities make good toy hygiene especially important.
Clean your toy according to its care instructions before and after use, and allow it to dry completely before storing it.
When traveling, keeping clean and used items separate is an easy habit that can make life much simpler.
6. Choose Your Lubricant Carefully
Heat can change the consistency of some personal lubricants, and tossing a bottle into a blazing-hot car isn't ideal.
Keep lubricant stored according to the manufacturer's directions and away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
You'll also want to make sure your lubricant is compatible with your toy's material. When in doubt, check the instructions that came with your product.
7. Traveling? Give Your Toys Some Privacy
Summer means road trips, hotels and flights.
Use a storage pouch or small travel case to keep your toys protected, discreet and separated from everything else in your luggage.
If your toy has a travel lock, use it.
Nobody wants their suitcase unexpectedly buzzing its way through baggage claim.
8. Give Your Toys Time to Cool Down
If your toy has been sitting somewhere unusually warm, don't immediately turn it on at full power.
Bring it back to a comfortable room temperature first. The same applies after extended use if the device itself becomes unusually warm.
If something feels hotter than normal, turn it off and follow the manufacturer's instructions before using it again.
9. Take the Fun Outside—Responsibly
Summer is made for adventure, but choose your location wisely. A private backyard, secluded vacation rental, RV or other appropriate private setting can give you a change of scenery without creating problems for anyone else.
Sometimes changing the environment is all it takes to make something familiar feel completely new again.
10. Make Summer About Trying Something New
Summer has always been about adventure, so why shouldn't that include your intimate life?
Try a different style of toy. Experiment with new settings or patterns. Pack something fun for your next couples getaway. Surprise your partner with something neither of you has tried before.
You don't have to completely reinvent your playtime. Sometimes one new addition is enough to change the experience.
Turn Up the Fun, Not the Temperature
Summer should be about vacations, adventures, connection and having fun. Taking a little extra care of your toys protects your investment and helps ensure they're ready whenever you are.
So charge them up, keep them cool, pack the essentials and make this summer one worth remembering.
Stay cool. Play hot. Have fun.
— The NS Novelties Team