Zimbabwean mother of three children dies while using an electric vibrator sex toy

A 23-year-old mother of three has reportedly died while using an electric sex toy, believed to be a vibrator dildo

The tragic incident, which has shocked many, happened in Zimbabwe.

According to local reports, she was found unresponsive in her room.

It is suspected that she may have been electrocuted while using the device, but official investigations are still underway.

*4 risks of using a vibrator you need to be aware of*
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What is a vibrator?
A vibrator is a sex toy which can be used by women to provide sexual stimulation. It does this through vibrations or pulses which can enhance sexual pleasure. Vibrators come in various shapes, sizes, and intensities, suited to different preferences and needs. While there are many benefits, there are also many health risks of using a vibrator. Read on to know these.

A vibrator
Using a vibrator can lower your immunity. Image courtesy: Freepik
Health risks of using a vibrator
Here are some of the risks of using a vibrator.

1. Exposing your body to harmful chemicals
A study, published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, states that harmful chemicals such as Bisphenol A, phtalates, PVC and BPA were added to the plastics used to make sex toys in order to make them softer and more flexible.

The study went on to state that exposure to these chemicals could lead to health problems like infertility, obesity, breast cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Therefore, one of the biggest risks of using a vibrator is that you are exposing your body to harmful chemicals.

2. Your immunity might take a hit
One of the most important health risks of using a vibrator is that they can weaken your immunity. Vibrators help you orgasm quickly, and this can impact your immunity. To help you understand this, let’s take you back to the 1960s when The Masters & Johnson sexual response cycle was published. According to this theory, the sexual response has 4 phases

Initial arousal: This is when sex organs swell up with blood and the vagina starts getting wet for lubrication.
Plateau: Here the swelling is now accompanied by a faster heart rate and heavier breathing.
Orgasm: This is when the vaginal wall and pelvic muscles start to contract.
Resolution: This is when your muscles relax and things go back to normal.

One of the biggest impacts of vibrators on sexual health comes from the fact that when you use a vibrator, you end up missing a large part of the plateau phase and tend to reach the orgasm stage quickly. However, it is during this missed phase that the maximum amount of immunity-boosting and mood-uplifting hormone oxytocin as well as nitric oxide are released.

3. Sex toys might not be release your stress completely
A study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, conducted at the Arizona State University, has proven how achieving an orgasm can reduce stress by flushing the cortisol hormone (stress hormone) out of the body. Climax also boosts the production of the love hormone, oxytocin, which can make you feel happy.

Additionally, the book Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm, also states that the longer it takes for you to orgasm, the more stress-free you’re likely to be. Now, the problem with using sex toys—especially the ones that vibrate—is that they can make your sensitive nerve endings down there react faster and lead you to a quick orgasm. This is in comparison to the one you might achieve from sex or foreplay with your partner.

In short, a quick, vibrator-induced-orgasm means that less stress reduction. More stress equals more cortisol, and we all know what this bloody hormone can do. Preventing vibrator injuries is also important here, and one must know how to use a vibrator accurately.

4. You could get an infection
There are many risks of using a vibrator, especially if you are unable to understand how how to clean a vibrator well. If you don’t clean and store your sex toys properly. With inadequate sex toy hygeine, you are increasing your risk of getting an infection your vagina and the urinary tract.

Summary
While vibrators and other sex toys are great at aiding your ability to enjoy sexual pleasure, there are many drawbacks and risks of using a vibrator that you must be aware about. The use of vibrators can give you an infection such as UTI, it can also result in rashes and allergies. Vibrators result in quick orgasms and this can take a toll on your immunity as well.