Maintaining a sex doll.

Some good tips provided by experienced dolls owners

• Wash your hands before play.

• Always use a water-based lube.

• Never use Vaseline or oil-based products for lube.

• Never use solvents or strong chemicals to clean her.

• To avoid messy and regular clean ups, use a condom.

• Clean her love holes often to stop germs. You don't want a bladder infection. (This maybe just a Myth?)

• If she's dirty gently use mild soapy water with a soft sponge or cloth to clean.

• Don't rub too hard as it may split the skin.

• According to the instructions for my rose doll, Soap, Shampoo, Bath Gel and Mild Detergents are ok to use on silicone.

• Powder her once she is clean and air dried. A cool or warm electric fan (at a safe distance of course) will work well. Don't leave her by a bar heater or fire (for obvious reasons 8O).

• Avoid tight clothing for extended periods, as it can cause creases.

• Watch out for sharp things like jacket zips, long fingernails, jewellery etc. as they can damage the silicone.

• Use Corn starch or Talcum powder if she gets sticky.

• Be gentle and move her limbs slowly.

• Research the movement limitations of your doll.

• Long gloves/mittens, long socks and a fresh powder makes her a lot easier and safer to dress.

• Be very careful of her fingers when moving, positioning, or dressing.

• For extended storage, keep her lying flat in the relaxed position on a soft colorless surface with no clothes on and powdered, preferably in the original shipping crate. This will reduce any chance of silicone damage, creasing, deformation, and joint pressure.

• Always wash new clothes just in case they stain her. Especially black and dark colors.

• If she has finger wires, feel inside to make sure they are centred, if not then pull the fingertip a little, centre the wire then release fingertip.

• If she is heavy, bend your knees with your back straight and use your leg power to lift, don't use your back like a crane.

• If warming a doll with an electric blanket, always use the lowest heat setting and check her often in case she creates a hotspot.

• If you want to bath her (please check with manufacturer if your doll can be bathed) keep her neck and head out of the water.

• If in the shower (also check with manufacturer) you should remove her head (don't wash her head in the shower) and put a plastic bag with a rubber band around the torso neck to stop water going into her spine.

• Avoid direct sunlight on the skin for long periods as it may cause fading.

• Silicone will last longer if kept in between 5 & 35 degrees Celsius.

• Avoid dusty areas as silicone dolls are both sticky & electrostatic which will mean a lot more cleaning.

• You may gently nibble, but don't bite her.

• And most important, give her plenty of love and treat her like your Princess.