Did You Know: NiCad Batteries Should Be Allowed To Discharge Completely Before Recharging

The most common rechargeable battery is a Ni-Cad (Nickel-Cadmium) battery and most sex toys use this battery if they are rechargeable.

One of the biggest drawbacks for Ni-Cad batteries is that they can develop a "memory" so that charges will last for less and less time the longer you've had the rechargeable toy. This is because a chemical reaction starts to take place in the battery that inhibits charging when people use a toy, then immediately plug it in to charge again before it's discharged.

To get the longest life and best charge from toys containing Ni-Cad batteries, you should always allow your toy to discharge fully before recharging it. This will help extend the life of your toy. You should also do a monthly deep cycle where you run your toy until the toy completely stops (even lights), then recharge it completely.

Did You Know: Remove batteries from toys between uses

If you leave batteries in your toys, you risk the batteries failing and leaking or otherwise ruining your toys. If your toy takes alkaline batteries, remove them when you clean your toy (after every use, right?) and store the toy without batteries. Yes, it does mean that you have to put batteries in whenever you want to use the toys but it can save you money overall.

I keep a small plastic box of batteries in the toybox and put the ones I'm using on top so I use them first.

EDIT: You can read a post about this on http://www.bliss_radio.com.

Did You Know: Don't store porous toys in contact with each other

If you own more than one or two toys, chances are you have either tossed them into some drawer or box together or been tempted to. But if you own porous toys like jelly or silicone toys, don't store them in contact with each other as it can cause chemical reactions to take place and may destroy the toys. It's best to store your toys either wrapped in fabric, in the box or package they came in or in bags if they came with them.

Did You Know: Don't use silicone lubes on silicone toys

Silicone lubes are terrific for being slick and long-lasting and many people really love them but you should never use silicone lubes with silicone toys. If you do, you may cause a chemical reaction between the lube and toy that will melt your toy and destroy it. It would be a sad end for a lovely and possibly expensive toy. Use only water-based lubes with your silicone toys.