LOS ANGELES—Following the release of an FDA consumer update on the antibacterial soaps and cleansers, adult novelty manufacturer The Screaming O is urging retailers to stock a variety of traditional and triclosan-free toy cleaners.
The FDA report covered the potential risks and ineffectiveness of over-the-counter antibacterial soap products, especially those containing triclosan, a common ingredient also found in many sex toy cleaners.
Colleen Rogers, Ph.D., a lead microbiologist at FDA, shared that there currently is no evidence that over-the-counter antibacterial soap products are any more effective at preventing the spread of illness than using plain soap and water, and might actually contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Animal-testing also has shown that common chemical ingredients, including triclosan, may negatively affect hormonal function, which has led FDA to encourage further investigation into what kinds of effects these additives might have on humans.
“FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been closely collaborating on science and regulatory issues related to triclosan,” the FDA report states. “This joint effort will help to ensure government-wide consistency in the regulation of the chemical.”
In the meantime, The Screaming O encourages adult retailers to keep up with FDA’s triclosan reports, as many popular products sold as “sex toy cleaners” contain the chemical ingredient.
“Sex toy safety is a huge priority among consumers, and keeping their pleasure products fresh and clean is a regular part of most consumers’ intimate routines,” The Screaming O Account Executive Conde Aumann said. “That’s why we want to expand the conversation to include ingredients of product cleaners and how they may or may not affect the human body. Consumer awareness and education is important to us, and we make sure to support retailers by providing affordable and body-safe alternatives to what’s commonly found on store shelves.”
Last year, The Screaming O released Scream&Clean, a triclosan-free and alcohol-free cleaner with a body-friendly formula that’s compatible with all sex toy materials. Packaged in a portable TSA-friendly, 2-ounce spray bottle, Scream&Clean has become a popular solution for sex toy users looking for a fast and easy way to keep their products clean while maintaining peace of mind.
To read FDA’s full report, click here.
For more information about Scream&Clean, contact Aumann at [email protected].
