How to Store and Maintain Your Penis Sleeve for Long-Term Use

Penis sleeves bring pleasure and excitement to the sex life, but they are a delicate sex toy that needs proper care and maintenance to assure long term use. Today we'll cover essential cleaning and storage methods to prevent rips, tears and material degradation from repeated use of your beloved penis sleeve.

Why are Penis Sleeves so Delicate?

Penis sleeves are under constant stress and friction during use. Unlike a dildo that only experiences material stress from the outside, the penis sleeve experiences this doubly – from the inside AND outside.

It all begins with putting it on – the opening of a penis sleeve is about 1 – 1.25 inches wide, but then stretches to fit on the erection. The material is no longer relaxed, it is stretched at all times even before vaginal insertion and penetrative sex, it is stressed just fitting on the dick as-is.

Next comes sex. The act of insertion stretches the tip (the head) more than any other part. If the sleeve has an extension tip (which some do) it will pull on the section that attaches the tip to the rest of the sheath. This section is prone to tears (but we'll cover a few tips soon about how to prevent tearing in that part).

Most Durable Types of Cock Sleeves

The next obvious question to ask is why don't sex toy manufactures make cock sleeves out of more durable material then?

Durable cock sleeves are not necessarily realistic feeling. They are stiff and rigid, for example, the Jock sleeve. Basically, a huge cock sleeve like this feels like a rubber dildo. That's not a bad thing, but for couples who are looking for a realistic sexual enhancer, these fetish-inspired cock sleeves are not what they're looking for.

Most ultra realistic cock sleeves made of thin and stretchy silicone, TPE or TPE material (the 8 Inch Extender is our best example that feels realistic). You'll be surprised to know that regardless of the material, they are all equally prone to tearing simply because they are thin.

A penis girth sleeve will be more durable because the sides are thicker – girth enhancers are heavily padded to make the dick wide – therefore, more material composition will obviously be less prone to tearing.

How to Prevent your Sleeve from Tearing

Of course there are no guarantees, but doing the following will reduce the likelihood of your sleeve from tearing during use:

• Avoid over stretching when putting it on. Only stretch it as much as you need to when putting on the cock sleeve. Use 4 fingers instead of 2 fingers to distribute the flexion around the opening instead of concentrating it on two points only.
• Be liberal with your lube! Use more lube than you normally would. Re-apply regularly too. You don't want it to get dry at any point because that increases friction and pulling on the material during the motions of sexual intercourse.
• Lubricate the ball strap too. If your cock sleeve has a ball strap, wipe a few drops of lube around the interior so that it doesn't pull on the skin due to friction. Keep as many points of contact on the sleeve as slippery as you can.
• Don't use silicone lube with a silicone sleeve. The compounds in a silicone penis sleeve and silicone lubricant will react over time and degrade the surface of the sheath making tear more likely. Use water-based lube only.
• Avoid anal use. Anal entry is much tighter compared to vaginal entry. The initial squeeze into the anus puts immense stress on the sleeve. Of course you can use it for anal, but just be aware that the device is more prone to degradation if you do.
• Hold the penis extension tip with two hands during insertion. If you have an extender with a 1 – 2 inch tip (for length), hold it with both hands during initial vaginal insertion to prevent the tip from flopping sideways and possibly ripping off.

Comparing Materials

Silicone, TPR and TPE all have similar structures and are similarly delicate. Each of these feel the same with similar textures and stretchiness. In fact, you'll hardly notice a difference between these 3 materials during partnered sex. These are the best cock sleeves for passionate, intimate sex and the skin-like surface feels strikingly realistic, too.

If you want a penis sleeve for hard sex, consider a girth sleeve or one with thick padding on the sides. The thicker the material, the less prone it is to tearing, so if you enjoy hard sex, choose a sleeve that adds over 1/2 an inch to the girth. Anything less will be a thin sheath and not as suitable for hard sex.

Rubber is the most durable material, but the least comfortable. It is hard and best for couples who like hardcore play, vigorous sex or fetish-inspired BDSM type of experiences.

Proper Cleaning Techniques

Keep personal hygiene first and foremost: wash & sanitize your penis sleeve every time to prevent a cocktail mix of bacterial buildup. Here's how:

• Rinse the sleeve under warm tap water. Don't forget to pinch the sheath closed on your way to the sink to prevent ejaculate from spilling on your floor!
• Flush the interior with warm tap water. Stretch the opening wide with 4 fingers and let water flush through for at least 30 seconds.
• Wash the interior & exterior with antibacterial soap. You can use sex toy cleaner spray or regular hand soap, but antibacterial is best because you'll need to flush away all vaginal and ejaculation residue.
• Leave it out to air dry. The sleeve must be exposed to air for several hours to assure it's completely dry. I recommend that you leave ti on your bathroom counter top overnight.
• Dry the interior. Before storing, check if the interior is dry. If not, twist the corner of a facecloth and push it inside the hole with a finger to absorbs any leftover water molecules from the interior.

Storage & Long Term Maintenance

Here's how to keep your penis sleeve in prime condition for next time:

• It shouldn't touch your other sex toys. Unlike a dildo that can be tossed in a drawer, the penis sleeve is delicate and should bot touch anything else. Don't put something heavy on top of it or it will likely deform.
• Store it in the the original product packaging. The best sex toy storage container is the original box or plastic clam shell package it came in. The shape is specially made for the device!
• Avoid humid locations. If at all possible, don't store it in locations with high humidity – keep it out of your bathroom. Under the bed is usually a good spot, or high in a closet. Choose someplace with air flow to prevent the opening of the sleeve from "melting" shut.
• Remove batteries after use. The vibrating penis sleeve should never be stored with batteries installed. Always remove them so they don't corrode in the battery compartment. If the vibrator is USB rechargeable, give it a quick 30 minute charge after use if you plan on storing it for the long term. If you use it regularly (once a month or more) then it does not always need a top up after every use.