Are Used Sex Toys Safe?

On a secondhand adult toy trading website, all kinds of devices are on display, and the site receives over 50,000 visits per month. The subreddit r/usedsextoys has 46,000 members, with new posts about used sex toys appearing every day. Among them, one question is asked repeatedly: “Are used sex toys safe?”

These numbers show that the secondhand adult toy market has great potential.
But can they really satisfy you? And more importantly, can they keep you safe?

Let’s look at the price first.
Most toys on secondhand trading platforms are priced around $50, while most brand-new products on Happydears sell for about $60. I also noticed that most used sex toys listed on r/usedsextoys require the buyer to pay for shipping.

It might seem like your wallet is happy—but what about your health?

A used sex toy means it has already been used by someone else and is no longer wanted.
But can you be sure that the previous owner didn’t have any infectious diseases?

While it’s true that buying used adult toys directly from individuals is cheaper, can you really believe that what they’re selling is “like new” or truly clean?
Especially when it comes to TPE or silicone, which are porous materials that can easily retain tiny traces of bacteria or dirt even after cleaning.
These bacteria can build up over time with repeated use, increasing the risk of infection.

If a used sex toy hasn’t been professionally sterilized, users may face various health risks, including skin allergies, urinary tract infections, fungal infections, and more.
If the previous owner was infected with HPV, there is even a possibility of HPV transmission through reused toys.

Sex toys also have a limited lifespan.
Used devices often suffer from motor wear, material degradation, or weakened vibration, all of which reduce the pleasure and performance.
Even if a toy looks perfectly fine on the outside, the inside might already have cracks or hidden dirt, which not only dulls the experience but could even cause injury.

So if you’re thinking about buying secondhand, why not go straight for the best?

Come to Happydears and choose the safest, highest-quality, and most satisfying toys.
Because when it comes to your pleasure and your health,
it’s all about  Safety!  Safety!  Safety!