How to Look After Rechargeable Intimate Products

Rechargeable products last longer when the charge point and the rest of the item are treated as two different jobs.

The outside can often be washed. The charging port usually cannot.

Charging
Use the cable that came with it, or one the maker specifies. Seat the connection fully and keep the port dry before you plug it in. Don’t leave it on charge for days after it’s full — top it up, then unplug.

Water
“Waterproof” and “splashproof” are not the same.
- Waterproof (often with an IP rating on the page) can usually be rinsed more thoroughly.
- Splashproof or “water resistant” means a quick wipe, not a soak.

If you’re not sure, keep water away from the charge point. Wipe the body with a damp cloth and mild soap, then dry it well.

After washing
Pat dry, especially around any opening. Let it air-dry before it goes away. Moisture left in a port is what causes most charging headaches.

Storage
Clean, dry, and somewhere it won’t sit in a steamy bathroom. If it has a travel lock or a way to stop it turning on in a drawer, use that.

When to stop using it
If the port is corroded, the body is cracked, or it won’t hold a charge the way it used to, it’s time to replace it. Don’t keep pushing a damaged charge point.

If a product page lists an IP rating or “do not submerge,” follow that over any general advice.

Questions about a particular item — we’re happy to help.