Ethical disposal of sex toys

[SkeetScamp]

I have just ended a seven-year relationship with a non-monogamous poly person. I was monogamous. My former partner's partners were questionable. I was experimenting with kink and still consider myself to be exploring!

Many of the toys in question from this past relationship were purchased by me. I suspect that is a fact that does not make any difference. (Side note: a few toys were from the partner's former relationships.) The partner thought I might like to try something new. Don't worry... I have boundaries!

I am taking a break just now. I do not wish to keep these around. I am ISO suggestions from others who have ever thought about ethical disposal. I understand that there are many concerns (i.e., health, safety, environmental, etc.).

(Side note: I am in a no contact situation with this partner for health reasons.)

 

[ref2018]

I would just throw them in the trash. That's where they'll probably end up anyway. You can't really recycle that stuff.

Alternatively, you could mail or ship them back to the person who gave them to you. Then you could maintain your no contact.

 

[kdt26417]

Hi SkeetScamp,

I just want to say I'm sorry your relationship with that poly person didn't work out. Although it was probably for the best, that partner didn't prioritize you like they should have, and I know your one (now ex) metamour acted awful toward you. So you are free from all that, and that is a good thing.

I'm not sure how to keep a discarded sex toy from compromising public health, safety, environment, or what have you. If the toy ends up in a landfill, and someone rummages through that garbage, well, who knows? I guess you could burn that toy in a fire before you throw it away, but I know that would be a lot of trouble to go to. I'm not sure what else to suggest. Anyway, I'm glad you have a new start in life.

Sincerely,
Kevin T.

 

[SkeetScamp]

Hi SkeetScamp,

I just want to say I'm sorry your relationship with that poly person didn't work out. Although it was probably for the best, that partner didn't prioritize you like they should have, and I know your one (now ex) metamour acted awful toward you. So you are free from all that, and that is a good thing.

I'm not sure how to keep a discarded sex toy from compromising public health, safety, environment, or what have you. If the toy ends up in a landfill, and someone rummages through that garbage, well, who knows? I guess you could burn that toy in a fire before you throw it away, but I know that would be a lot of trouble to go to. I'm not sure what else to suggest. Anyway, I'm glad you have a new start in life.

Sincerely,
Kevin T.

Thanks for always being so responsive. I am free from the relationship but can only hope I can recover from the control and psychological abuse.

 

[Jimmmm]

Thanks for always being so responsive. I am free from the relationship but can only hope I can recover from the control and psychological abuse.

Hi, SkeetScamp. I'm really sorry you experienced control and psychological abuse, and I hope, too, that you are able to find your way to recovery.

 

[MoPoly]

Sorry about the traumatic nature of the relationship SkeetScamp. Re the disposal of sex toys, contact the manufacturer. Many sex toy manufacturers will take them back for recycling. The Natural Love Company has a recycling program called The Second Coming. These links might be helpful

The Second Coming – How To Recycle Your Burnt Out Sex Toys

Here's how to give your vibrator a hero's sendoff

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