A Clinical Reference Guide on Sexual Devices for Obstetrician-Gynecologists.

A Clinical Reference Guide on Sexual Devices for Obstetrician-Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jun;133(6):1259-1268 Authors: Rubin ES, Deshpande NA, Vasquez PJ, Kellogg Spadt S Abstract In the United States, more than half of all women have used a vibrator, nearly one third of women have used a dildo, and more than three quarters of women who have sex with women have used a vibrator. Sexual devices can be used by patients with decreased libido, anorgasmia, conditions inhibiting vaginal penetration, partner erectile dysfunction, and motor or sensory disabilities. Basic knowledge of sexual devices can help obstetrician-gynecologists counsel patients about device safety, sharing, cleaning, disinfection, and material selection. Common sexual devices include vibrators, penetrative devices, anal-specific devices, and air pulsation devices. Collision dyspareunia aids can assist patients who experience difficulty with deep penetration owing to pain and structural limitations. Although rare, the most common risks of sexual devices are traumatic injury and infection. Barrier use over sexual devices and proper disinfection can help reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of transmission of common viral and bacterial sexually transmitted infections. Sexual devices made of nonporous materials are the safest and easiest to clean and disinfect. Porous materials should be avoided given inability to disinfect and risk of material breakdown. Sexual dev...
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research