Understanding how your little vibrating egg is put together is clutch for fixing it when there’s an issue. That vibe egg has two main parts: the actual egg, obvi, and the remote control. Inside the egg is a motor that makes it shake like a Polaroid picture and a battery to keep that motor going and going. There’s also an on/off button to get the party started and change up the rhythm. The remote taps into the egg to turn up the intensity and switching up the pattern of vibrations.
So if you get how all the pieces connect, diagnosing and fixing problems is easy peasy lemon squeezy!
Vibrating eggs are so popular for a reason, but problems can pop up like an unwanted pimple. One common buzzkill is a weak signal between the remote and the egg. Make sure the remote is powered up with fresh batteries and get it up close and personal with the egg when pressing buttons. If the motor is on the fritz, you may have to crack that egg open and replace some parts to get it going again. And if your little love egg is dead and not turning on at all, make sure it’s fully charged up and the charging port is dust-free.
How to replace the battery
First up, track down that battery pack. It’s usually at the end of the egg itself or chilling in a separate remote control. Pop it open and pluck out those tired batteries. Recycle them properly, as they can contain nasty stuff we don’t want leaking.
Drop in some new batteries, making sure the plus and minus signs match up. Then seal it back up tight. Give your egg a test drive to make sure everything is back in working order!
If your vibe still isn’t vibing, a re-sync could be just what it needs. Turn off the remote AND the egg completely. Then hold down the power button on the egg until it starts blinking like a disco ball. Next, hold down the remote’s power button until it’s flashing too.
Give them a few seconds to chat with each other, and once the flashing stops, they should be reconnected! But if that doesn’t do the trick, bust out the user manual or hit up customer service to get your groove back.
How to clean a vibrating egg
Now comes the important point – keeping your toys squeaky clean is mega important for your health and safety! I know it’s not the sexiest part of playtime, but it’s crucial, so don’t skip it!
In our vaginas – y’all know about all the natural bacteria chillin’ down there keeping things balanced. When you use a toy, some of those suckers may go accompanied for the ride. Usually no biggie since your V is used to them . But if you happen to have an infection, then those nasty pathogens could be chilling on that toy. If the toy isn’t cleaned, those germs could get passed on to your partner if you ever share one of the toys.
Okay, so it’s super important also that you have the discipline of letting water go quite freely around your sex toys or that you don’t simply pour water in the holes of these toys after every use. This helps prevent the spread of icky bacteria! Now, how you clean ‘em depends on what they and the particular toy are made of.
If your toy is made of glass or silicone, you may clean it with warm water and a little bit of soap. That works too! You can put it in the dishwasher. Just remember not to use alcohol on rubbers or other porous material – that will ruin them. There are also special sprays and foams to clean your toys but those tend to be on the more expensive side.
To cleanse your toy, use hydrogen peroxide lightly or gently wipe it clean with a solution of 10% bleach for 3-10 minutes. If your item is completely waterproof and has no motor or any sophisticated electronic parts inside, you may also disinfect it by simply boiling it in water for 2-3 minutes. But those products which are powered by vibrating or spinning machines should not be submerged in water. They should just be wiped.
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