Gynaecologist warns women Don't use your electric toothbrushes as a sex toy

Women should never use an electric toothbrush to masturbate, a gynaecologist has warned.

Tales of people pleasuring themselves with the vibrating gadgets are common online but one expert said it could lead to 'lacerations or trauma'. 

The 'interesting new trend' risks damaging the sensitive skin around the genitals and isn't hygienic, she said. 

Various warnings from medics suggest that anything not specifically designed to go in or on the vagina should not be put down there.

But this doesn't seem to have stopped people trying to cure thrush with garlic or using parsley to try and control their periods.

Now, consultant gynaecologist Dr Anne Henderson, based on Harley Street disclosed recently that toothbrushes should always be kept above the neck.