Beta 1.0
Dildos can transmit disease between users in the same way as other forms of sexual contact, and should not be shared among users where this is a concern. This is particularly true for dildos made of porous or micro-porous materials, such as most soft synthetics. On the other hand, smooth stainless steel or Pyrex Dildos are easier to clean, non-porous, and can be more easily sanitized, either chemically or by boiling. Silicone Dildos can also be sterilized via boiling or washing with a diluted bleach solution (10 parts water: 1 part bleach), then rinsed well. This is not meant to say that any unprotected dildo should be used by more than one person without being sanitized. An effective remedy is to use a fresh condom on the dildo.
Silicone Dildos and silicone-based lubricants are not compatible, so users should avoid combining the two. Silicone lubricant dissolves the surface of silicone toys, turning it sticky. Pre-lubricated condoms almost always contain silicone lubricant, so when covering a silicone Dildos with a condom, only an nonlubricated condom should be used. Non-silicone, water-based lubricants work best for silicone toys.
Dildos without a flanged base or other mechanism to control the depth of insertion should not be used anally, because they can be difficult to retrieve without medical assistance. Any sex toys that are used anally and purchased from a sex shop will be designed with a flanged end to prevent health and saftey problems