How to Choose the Perfect Dildo: A Guide to Shapes, Materials, and Sizes

There are as many adult toys out there as there are imaginations and kinks in the world, which is to say, enough to get lost in unless you whip out a Wiki page. It's already embarrassing to have to put a certain string of words into your Google search, let alone ask a friend or, God forbid, a family member for help. Here is where our guide comes in, and we will explore dildo options from the basic shapes to sizes and, most importantly, what materials to look out for and what to avoid. It's time to avoid the awkwardness and read a TLDR with everything in one place!

The Shapes

There is plenty to take into account when you choose the shape of a dildo, as each iteration adds something to the experience. Realistic shapes will give the most "natural" feeling, but if there are grooves and bumps, those additions will stimulate the inner walls of the opening and be slightly more complicated to work with. It's best to use standard shapes if you or your partner are new to the toys. You might notice that some even have an additional protrusion at the base, and those are designed to add additional stimulation to the clitoris. You should also take into account if the dildo is curved, as that changes how it behaves inside the body, which results in shifting pleasure.

The Sizes

Sizes matter with sex toys, and this is mostly because the human body starts off unable to accommodate sizes that are too thick or too long. An overly lengthy dildo might harm your partner's cervix or anal column, while an excessively thick one will only cause pain and tearing unless the body has been adjusted over lengthy use. Using a copious amount of lube will make accommodating a big item easier. Still, if you or your partner are beginners, starting with smaller sizes is best. Err on the side of caution and choose something a step or two smaller than what you think can fit. Naturally, if you have more experience, you can roam freely without worry.

The Materials

Materials don't only make the toy feel pleasurable and smooth, but they also act as the first line of defense against infections and bacteria. A porous material (absorbs liquids or holds them close) is a bad idea, but some can even be harmful to human health due to chemical leaking, which the body absorbs and accumulates over time. Avoid the following materials: PVC, vinyl, phthalates, and jelly rubber. If you are aiming for things like cloth, wood, or leather, then you should come equipped with more complicated cleaning kits. Silicone is the universally best material, but some users enjoy the sensation and smoothness of glass, while iron is often paired with silicone for added weight.

The Last Factors To Consider

Planning out your shopping for sizes and materials is all well and good, but the last things to consider are the mechanical and electrical parts. Yes, you can make a dildo vibrate, heat up, and do a few more tricks to add to the pleasure. Such toys are often more costly but provide tricks and additions to the fun. A vibrating dildo is more compact and sits well in your palms, while a more mechanical one can do thrusting motions but is harder to set up. Hopefully, with his last tip, you should have every essential piece of knowledge ready and available to pick out a dildo that will suit you best!