Basic care tips:

Store your prosthetic in a clean and dry place. Do not store it touching other silicone products. Be gentle with your prosthetic where possible, and avoid direct contact with any sharp objects, including zippers. These products are high-quality, but they are not indestructible. Keeping them as safe as possible will help them last longer. Avoid silicone lube/condoms where possible, but if they are used, make sure to wash the product thoroughly as soon as possible afterwards.

How often to clean:

It is best to wash after each use. With STP products this is not always possible or practical, but make sure to wash and dry it properly when you’re home or at the end of your day. You may want to wash it before use as well, especially for products used for play. Unfortunately the details painted on products do inevitably fade with washing, but they still remain realistic-looking.

What to clean with:

The products are made of silicone. They can be washed easily. I recommend using either cleaning products made for silicone sex toys, or warm soap and water. If using soap, it’s best to use a gentle, fragrance-free soap, avoiding harsh chemicals like those in dish soap. Avoid using products containing essential oils (like tea tree oil) as well, as these can be bad for silicone.

Make sure you wash off all soap/products thoroughly with water. Consider that the prosthetic will be touching your body, so do your own research into the ingredients of any products you put on it.

Drying:

It’s important to dry the products properly. Obviously, this again isn’t always possible after every STP use, but when you clean the prosthetics, let them air dry fully or dab them with a dry cloth or toilet paper. Do not use a hair dryer or heat. With hollow prosthetics, make sure they’re fully dry on the inside as well, though I do appreciate this can be tricky. If they can be left out to air dry, that is ideal.

Using powders:

I personally did not choose to powder any of my packers (when I used them, before lower surgery). If you do want to use a powder, you can. However, you should definitely do your own research on these (in relation to how healthy they are for your own body). I would personally opt for baby powder over talcum powder or cornstarch, if I were choosing a powder. Try the prosthetic on its own first and you might find you don’t need to use powder either. Also, sometimes new prosthetics can seem more “shiny” and have a “new” manufactured smell, but these can fade over time with use and washing.