Beautiful may be the last word that pops into your head when you think about the sex toys sitting in your bedside drawer. If that’s the case, you probably don’t own a glass dildo yet. While glass sex toys can seem intimidating at first - we get it, the idea of putting glass in there takes a bit of getting used to - we can assure you glass dildos as safe as a nun’s virginity.

Lovehoney has a wide range of glass toys, with a variety of textures and shapes, from spiralling and sensual G-spot glass dildos to handblown glass butt plugs.

We’ll talk you through everything you need to know to make a glass toy your new best friend, from how to use a glass dildo, through to the materials they’re made from (spoiler alert, it’s not normal glass) and show off our best glass sex toys along the way.

No matter your preferences and what body parts you have, you'll find a gorgeous glass object to satisfy your urges and add new sensations to foreplay, sex and solo fun.

Benefits of Glass Dildos

They're great for firm stimulation

Why glass dildos you ask? Glass sex toys offer firmer pressure and more intense stimulation than most other materials, especially if you rock or twist your toy inside you rather than thrusting with it.

If your toy has ribs, bumps and beads it will feel fantastic against the walls of your Mappa Tassie, while a smooth, pronounced head will seek out your G-spot or prostate with ease.

If you're inserting your dildo vaginally, it’ll feel quite different from toys made from other materials like silicone or soft plastic.

Like metal, glass is a hard and comparably quite heavy material, which provides something firm and weighty for your pelvic floor muscles to grip around.

Not only does this feel bonza while you’re in manual override, but it should help to improve the intensity of your resulting climax, too.

Glass dildos, probers and massage wands are also the best kind of sex toy to use if you’re chasing a squirting orgasm. If you’ve never had a squirting orgasm before, a glass toy may be just what you need to take you to pleasure town and turn the waterworks on.

The Skene’s gland - which is responsible for squirting - loves a firm toy. Glass dildos specifically designed for G-spot stimulation like the Lovehoney Spiral G-Spot Sensual Glass Dildo can provide the perfect angle and firmness you need to take on this new (and often very wet) adventure.

They double up as a massager

The smooth, firm surface of your glass toy makes it perfect for massage too, so spoil your lover with sweeping strokes from your glass toy. Warm the toy first by submerging in warm water for 10 minutes to really ramp up the pleasure factor.

Paired with silky massage oil, glass glides over the skin, relieving tension as it goes.

A beaded dildo like the Lovehoney Beaded Sensual Glass Dildo is perfect for sweeping broad strokes across the shoulders and back or work on individual knots with the smooth bulbs. Cancel your appointment with the physio, all you need is a strong-armed lover and a glass dildo.

Are Glass Sex Toys Safe?

If the thought of glass near your sensitive bits makes you feel a little nervous, then don't worry.

Not only are glass toys easy on the eye, but they're also totally safe.

It really does take some solid effort before it will break - even if you’re trying! Even if somehow your private play is so vigorous that it does break, glass dildos and glass butt plugs break into cubes rather than shards to prevent injury.

These glistening beauties will outlast any plastic alternative if they're well cared for. Beautiful, safe, perfect for high-intensity pleasure AND environmentally friendly - do you really need more than that?

Why Glass Dildos

You Can Cool it Down

Unlike some other materials, glass is incredibly temperature-responsive and can be heated or cooled to add new external and internal sensations to your playtime.

To send goosebump-inducing shivers down your lover's spine, try popping your toy in a bowl of cold water, or cooling it in the fridge for 10 minutes before you use it.

Try running a cool glass toy up the inside of your lover's thighs, or tracing the tip around the edge of their breasts and up to the tips of their nipples to tease them.

Always check the temperature on your forearm to make sure it's comfortable for use, especially if you're planning on inserting your toy.

...or Warm it Up!

Temperature play is especially exciting for the receiver when you combine warmth and cold - and particularly when you heighten their anticipation by alternating between the two.

The safest way to heat your glass toy is by filling a pan with hot (not boiling) tap water, and submerging it for 10 minutes.

Pour out most of the water until the dildo is only half submerged, then carefully remove it. Always test the temperature on your forearm to prevent any unfortunate accidents.

You can then use your toy to stroke and tease your partner - add a massage oil or massage candle to up the ante.

Keen to give temperature play a red-hot go? Watch this video guide with Annabelle to find out how to cool or warm up your toy!

What Are Dildos Made Of?

Dildos can be made from a bunch of different materials, including silicone, plastic, latex, rubber, metal and, of course, glass. It’s all about figuring out what’ll suit your needs, considering allergies, desired use, storage and lube types.

When it comes to glass, these can also vary in terms of what these dildos are made of. Unlike drinking glasses, mirrors and other glass objects, glass dildos are most-commonly made from a toughened material known as borosilicate glass.

Borosilicate glass is considered the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to glass sex toys. This is the same material that your grandma's Pyrex casserole dish is made out of. If that thing can last 50 years of bangs, dints, dishwashers and drunk uncle Paul dropping it on the floor of the kitchen, then your specially crafted glass sex toy can withstand a bit of a beating too.

Glass Dildos Are Kind To Your Body And Easy To Clean.

Free from latex, phthalates and any chemicals, glass is hypoallergenic and perfect for sensitive types.

Plus, it's super easy to keep clean. You can pop it in the dishwasher, take it into the shower or just spritz it with your sex toy cleaner. The tough borosilicate glass won’t easily scratch, and the non-porous surface won't hold bacteria, making glass one of the most long-lasting and easy to clean sex toy materials.

Glass Is Compatible With All Lubes

The polished surface of glass is smoother than latex, ABS plastic and silicone, meaning there's a lot less friction, so you shouldn't need as much lube as, say, with your silicone toys.

Unlike some materials, glass won't be damaged if you use certain lubricants, so feel free to slather your toy with your silkiest silicone lube.

You'll notice that your toy becomes even slicker, enhancing sensations.

Glass Is Beautiful To Look At

Want a toy that could masquerade as a mantelpiece decoration? Heck yes, you do!

Glass toys are ideal for those who are after a toy that is pretty to look at, as well as being pretty practical for popping your cookies too.

From colourful spirals to shimmering, opalescent glass and spectacular tentacle-like textures, these toys are real conversation-starters, and great if you're looking for an unusual but luxurious gift.

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