Women’s Accessories

Accessories for women’s sex toys cover everything related to using an intimate toy: hygiene, comfort, power, and storage. A sex toy cleaner, a compatible lubricant, a spare charger, a protective pouch—each accessory solves a specific problem and improves the everyday experience.

After more than 10 years of advising customers in a boutique, I can tell you with certainty that most negative feedback about sex toys is not caused by the product itself, but by a missing accessory. A poorly cleaned sex toy, a lubricant incompatible with silicone, a battery running out at the wrong time—all of this can be prevented with the right accessories.

In summary: accessories for women’s sex toys cover four needs: hygiene (cleaners), comfort (lubricants), power (chargers, batteries), and storage (pouches). They are not optional—they are essentials that improve the experience, protect your intimate health, and extend the life of your sex toys.

The four categories of accessories for women’s sex toys

How to choose accessories for women’s sex toys

The cleaner: the absolute essential

This is the first accessory I routinely put in my customers’ baskets. A sex toy cleaner is formulated to disinfect without damaging silicone or ABS plastic. It protects your intimate health and extends the life of your sex toy. A mild soap can do in a pinch, but a dedicated cleaner remains more effective and safer.

Lubricant: comfort and compatibility

A water-based lubricant is compatible with almost all silicone sex toys. Silicone-based lubricants provide longer-lasting glide but are not compatible with all materials—check compatibility with your sex toy. For external clitoral and vulvar stimulation, lubricant softens contact and enhances sensations, even with a sex toy that is not designed for insertion.

The charger: anticipating a breakdown

If your sex toy is rechargeable, keep a charging cable in good condition. Magnetic or proprietary connectors are not universal—check the exact compatibility in your sex toy’s product listing. If you use a battery-powered model, keep spare batteries on hand.

The storage pouch: discretion and protection

Store your sextoy in a dedicated pouch — clean, dry, and protected from dust. Avoid storing several sextoys together without protection: some materials (silicone + silicone) may react with each other during prolonged contact.

Common mistakes with sextoy accessories

• Using silicone lubricant with a silicone sextoy. Silicone on silicone can damage the surface of the sextoy. Choose a water-based lubricant instead.
• Storing a sextoy while it's still damp. Moisture encourages bacteria to develop. Always dry your sextoy completely before storing it.
• Neglecting cleaning. Even after external use, the sextoy comes into contact with your mucous membranes. Always clean it thoroughly.
• Buying an incompatible charger. Connectors vary by brand and model. Check the exact reference.
• Storing two sextoys together without protection. Some materials react when in prolonged contact and may deteriorate.

Which accessory should you buy first?

I tell every customer who comes into the shop: if you're just starting out, the essential trio is: cleaner + water-based lubricant + storage pouch. It's the basic kit covering hygiene, comfort, and discretion. After a few uses, you may identify other needs — a spare charger, a different lubricant, or a travel pouch.

More experienced users often add a UV cleaner, spare batteries, or a dedicated organizer to manage several sextoys.

Accessories for couples

When you use a sextoy as a couple, accessories become even more important. Cleaning between each use protects both partners. The right lubricant improves comfort for both of you, especially with shared sextoys. And a storage pouch prevents awkward situations when you have guests over. In my experience, couples who invest in the right accessories from the start get more enjoyment from their toys and use them more regularly.

Care and hygiene: best practices

Clean your sextoy after every use with a suitable cleaner. Let it air-dry completely before storing it. Store it in a clean pouch, somewhere dry and away from heat. Regularly check the condition of charging cables and pouches. Replace a worn accessory rather than continuing to use it — your intimate health depends on it.

Water-based vs. silicone lubricant: which one should you choose?

This is the question my customers ask me most often. Water-based lubricant is the safest choice: compatible with all materials (silicone, ABS, glass, metal), easy to clean, and residue-free. It dries a little faster than silicone lubricant, but adding a few drops is enough to restore the glide.

Silicone-based lubricant lasts longer and offers a silkier feel, but it's not compatible with silicone sextoys—it can damage the toy's surface. Keep it for glass, metal, or ABS plastic sextoys.

My advice for putting together your accessory kit

Start with the basic trio: cleaner + water-based lubricant + pouch. That's enough for 95% of uses. Then add what you need: a spare charger if you use your sextoy often, a longer-lasting lubricant if you want to change the sensation, and a travel pouch if you travel regularly.

The idea is to build your kit gradually, starting with the essentials. A good accessory isn't the one that costs the most—it's the one you actually use every time.

Accessories based on your type of sextoy

For a clitoral vibrator or a mini vibrator: cleaner, water-based lubricant, and a compact pouch. For a wand: cleaner, water-based lubricant, and a charging cable (wands use more battery power). For a clitoral suction toy: nozzle cleaner, a small amount of water-based lubricant around the nozzle, and a storage pouch.

Take it further

To choose the right lubricant, check out the lubricant guide. The intimate hygiene guide covers best cleaning practices in greater depth. And the complete sextoy guide will help you identify your accessory needs based on the type of toy you use. If you're looking for a sextoy to use with these accessories, explore the world of external stimulation: clitoral vibrators, clitoral suction toys, vibrating fingers, and wands. For your first purchase, the guide to your first sextoy will help you find the right product and accessories the first time.