Those who are playing anally with hemmoroids, please use caution. The tissue is already irritated, and more easily damage or subject to small tears. This exposes the open blood stream to fecal matter, and what is called a systemic infection. Not a good thing, and e-coli infections can be resistant to most antibiotics.

For those with the problem, there is a simple help, that can greatly reduce the size and irritation. After normal post BM cleaning, put some hand lotion on some tissue, and reclean the rectal area. You'll be surprised at what you left behind. Also the lotion conditions the area, just like it does for chapped hands. The additional cleaning decreases the chaffing, that helps irritate the hemmoroids. Yes even the internal ones, though using something like a yeast infection cream injector filled with hand lotion, and inserted can additionally help those too. Just let it overflow before insertion for lubrication.

As far as lube, there are vaginal lube suppositories, and non or lightly medicated Hemmoroid supp (like cocoa butter ones) that can be inserted to lubricate the inner area more thoughly. They just take a little forethought, so they can dissolve. 15-30 minutes at least.

As to cleaning toys, don't overlook the dishwater, if you have one. The repeated hot water, and heat of drying help to 'sterilize' the toys. Latex won't melt in the top shelf, and neither should rubber, in think. Glass, and metal ones obviously should be ok too. If they can 'sterilize' the food bacteria that grows between my once a week cycles, they can do a pretty good job on toys. ie green beans are known for a nasty bacteria when they are cooked poorly, or allowed to sit too long, and I'm still here.

As to inflatables, the same applies, stretching the tissue, can let blood leak out between the cells, and therefore, let bacteria in. Go slowly, over many sessions, to let the tissue build up it's forces so to speak. Remember, any blood form the rectum is a serious concern. It means that there is a two way street.

Hope this helps some of you.