What does the perfect dildo look like? Every person has their own idea and preference but if realistic is your thing, the following guide is just for you.
Buying a realistic dildo involves a number of considerations. Obviously, the biggest focus would be on the appearance, stiffness, and texture of the toy. These depend on the material that the dildo is made of and the experience of the company that specializes in realism.
If you’re brand new to the world of realistic dildos, you will probably get lost in all the options. Developing a list of several criteria will make it much easier to sort through the possibilities and discover the one sex toy that was made just for you.
What Is It Made of?
Some of the earliest dildos discovered by archaeologists were made from stone and animal bone. Luckily, we have a few slightly more hi-tech options today.
Sex toy materials are very diversified but if you’re looking for a realistic dildo, options like glass and stainless steel wouldn’t do it.
Medical-grade silicone is one of the best options to pursue if you want a realistic toy. It is extremely safe due to its non-porous nature. Also, medical-grade silicone has a good density that will give your dildo some nice weight.
Unfortunately, medical-grade silicone is one of the most expensive materials out there. It does tend to be long-lived, however, so if you’re planning to use the dildo for many years to come, that would be a good investment.
Cyberskin is another very popular material among the fans of realistic toys. As the name suggests, it is a synthetic, engineered material that is created to resemble actual human skin. It is a kind of thermoplastic that is elastic and soft to the touch. Since it is thermoplastic, it will get warmed up due to friction.
There are special storage and cleaning requirements for Cyberskin toys. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance option, this isn’t going to be the one for you.
Finally, you may want to explore a few alternatives like ABS plastic (a completely safe, phthalate-free type of plastic) TPE. TPE is another kind of plastic that is much more affordable than the other materials mentioned here and that is generally considered safe. The problem with it is that TPE can have a rather unpleasant, synthetic, and chemical-like smell. So many sex toy users find the odor off-putting, which is something to keep in mind.
What It Looks Like
A lot of craftsmanship goes into the creation of realistic sex toys. A soft silicone dildo, for example, can have veins, ridges, and little imperfections that make it reminiscent of an actual human organ. Apart from the material that’s used, craftsmanship is the second most important factor for the production of a high-quality toy that looks like the real thing.
First and foremost, you will pay attention to aesthetics when looking for a realistic dildo. Take a look at the color and the way it’s applied. Do you see bluish veins, a darker head, and shading that gives the dildo more dimension? Realism is heavily dependent on such little nuances rather than having the toy uniformly colored from top to bottom.
Also, check out the curve of the dildo. A slight curve is better than a straight dildo if you’re going to use the toy for G-spot stimulation.
If you want an item that is more versatile, you should definitely check out dildos that can be bent. The inner structure of such toys allows you to bend them at different angles and maintain those.