The Vibrating egg is made of plastic and can be used with water, oil and silicone based lubricants. It's waterproof and splash proof so you can take this in the shower or the bathtub. Cleaning this is an easy task, all you need is some mild soap and water or your favorite toy cleaner. This toy can be fully submerged so if you want to clean it by dunking it in some water, then that's perfectly okay. This toy has no smell nor does it have a taste. Perfect for beginners.