6 Best Glass Dildos and Sex Toys

Are Glass Dildos Safe? Borosilicate Glass Explained

You might be wandering whether it is safe to insert glass objects into your most sensitive areas and my answer is that it can be, depending on the type of glass.

Glass dildos should never be made of just regular glass — that’s an accident waiting to happen!

Good glass dildos are made of borosilicate glass, which is much stronger, can withstand temperature changes, and even be boiled.

It can actually withstand temperatures of around 300ºF before it starts to fracture! That being said, I definitely don’t recommend heating your dildos to those temperatures unless you want some seriously burned bits!

You might be more familiar with Pyrex glass, which is essentially a brand-name borosilicate glass! As well as being popular for cook wear, borosilicate glass is also used in medical devices and lab equipment, so you know it’s safe stuff!

Although borosilicate glass can still break, it can withstand more impact than regular glass, so the chance of a borosilicate glass dildo breaking from regular usage is minimal.

I’m incredibly clumsy and my favorite glass dildo is still going strong! It’s been chilled, boiled, dropped and bashed about!

I do, however, make sure to check it on a regular basis for any signs of damage. If you notice any small cracks or chips, it’s time to say bid farewell and get yourself a new one!

Different Types of Glass Sex Toys for Different Purposes

Let’s get started on some of different kinds of glass sex toys available – what do they do, how do they feel, and who are they most suited for?

A Guide to Glass Dildo Brands

There a few brands that specialise in making only glass dildos in different mesmerising designs! I’m going to give you a run down of the most popular ones here.

You might also notice that there are a lot of similar designs across the brands. This could be due to the design being a white label product, meaning it’s available for brands to buy and market as their own. It’s also, unfortunately, not unheard of for brands to steal designs from other brands.

 

What to Consider When Buying a Glass Dildo 

Now that you’ve decided you want to buy a glass dildo, it’s time to turn your attention to making the best possible purchasing decision! Fortunately, there aren’t too many things to consider when picking out a toy, but you should still make sure to check every one of this list before placing your order.

• Size – Whether you’re talking about glass butt plugs or glass dildos, proper sizing is important if you want to get the most pleasure from your new toy! You’ll want to check both the length and the girth of any contender. Girth can be represented in circumference or diameter (width). Keep in mind that you may want to err on the side of caution in terms of size. Since glass is so rigid, it feels a lot more intense and has a lot less give than squishy, silicone toys.
• Shape – Many glass dildos are more abstract in design with different shapes, ribs, bumps, and swirls for extra stimulation. For a more stimulating experience, choose a toy with more texture variety or if you are looking for g-spot stimulation, look for one with a curved bulbed tip.
• Use – If you want a glass dildo for anal use, it must have a flared base or stopper to prevent it from being fully inserted. Consider if you’re looking for something that offers both anal and vaginal pleasure. In this case, double-ended glass dildos with bulbous tips are a great option
• Price – Luckily, your budget won’t be the determining factor for whether or not you get a high quality glass dildo. Decent quality glass dildos tend to be relatively affordable, with most falling into the $20-$40 price bracket. In my experience, you won’t be promised extraordinary pleasure with more expensive glass dildos. You may get to enjoy some luxurious designs or storage options for more money, but, in terms of performance, you can get yourself a good glass dildo without having to break bank!

How Do You Know if Your Glass Dildo is Legit?

Not all glass dildos are created equally. We’ve gone over above how glass dildos are safe to use, but it’s important to note that not all of them meet the same standards.

The easiest way to make sure that your glass sex toys are made from the legit stuff is to buy from a reputable and trustworthy sex toy store. We’ve made a list of our favorite online sex toy stores, but there are plenty of brick-and-mortar ones, too.

The store should be clear about the brand of the dildo you’re looking at. That way, you can check for yourself if the brand seems legit and is made from the right stuff. Some of the glass sex toy brands we recommend are Icicles, Gläs, Crystal Delights, Crystalino, and Lovehoney’s own Sensual Glass toys. Whichever brand you go for, remember that you also get what you pay for, and a cheap glass dildo is never going to meet the same standards as a more expensive one.

Whatever you do, avoid shopping for sex toys at stores like Amazon, Wish and Aliexpress. They source their stock from anywhere and everywhere, and you have no way of knowing where or how that dildo was made. That also means you can’t trust any claims made about it.

Whenever you buy a glass dildo, you should check if its safe to use by looking for scratches or cracks before you use it. If you’re really worried, it is also possible to examine the glass for invisible weaknesses. Read all about how it’s done in this post by Dangerous Lilly.

What Makes Glass Dildos So Special?

Why Glass Dildos Feel So Good

Glass dildos, and, by proxy, any dildo made from a hard material, provide super firm stimulation. There’s no give or squish with glass, so you can really apply some pressure when you use it.

Why is that important? Well, both the vagina and the inner part of the anal canal respond really well to pressure, but not touch. Think about if you have a finger (yours or someone else’s) up there — you can’t feel the touch itself, but you do notice when you press harder or apply more pressure to an area.

Firm massage with a glass dildo is a fantastic way to get some incredible g-spot stimulation, as well as a-spot and prostate stimulation. In fact, if you’ve tried a g-spot vibrator or anal vibrator and found that it didn’t really do it for you, then you may well prefer a glass dildo. Something about the firm manual massage of glass just can’t be beaten!

High Quality, Fracture-Resistant, Durable Glass

A good quality glass dildo is typically made from borosilicate glass. It’s the kind of glass that Pyrex products are also made of. It’s super durable, sturdy, scratch-proof, and does well with extreme temperature changes.

This glass also goes through an annealling (cooling) process that relieves stress in the glass. It makes the glass a lot more fracture-resistant and safe to use for vigorous pleasure sessions. So, yes, good quality glass dildos are very safe to use!

Hygienic & Hypoallergenic

Glass is one of the safest materials to use for insertable pleasure. It’s hypoallergenic and completely non-porous. This means no microscopic holes in the surface of the toy will gather any dirt or bacteria over time. For a thorough clean, all you need is some warm water and a mild soap!

Even better, you can fully sterilize your glass dildo in some boiling water for a few minutes. This makes it super easy to use both anally and vaginally!

Since glass doesn’t absorb any lubricant, you can use whatever type of lube you prefer! No more sticking to water-based lube to avoid damaging your toy.

Temperature Play 

One of the best features of glass sex toys is getting to play around with hot and cold sensations! Glass is very temperature responsive and it will quickly warm up or cool down if you run it under the tap or put it in the fridge.

Experiment with some sensual temperature play with your partner, or use it as a tool for solo pleasure-mapping. Sometimes these hot and cold sensations can add a whole new layer of intimacy to your pleasure!