The Most Popular Choice Amongst Indie Sex Toy

Realistic Dildos

Realistic dildos are a great option for someone who wants to practice being penetrated. Whether that’s because they’re planning a big sexlife coming up and want to make sure it feels comfy, or because they’ve never had penetration before and need some practice. Many realistic cock-like dildos have vein textures on their surface, which cause similar sensations to a flesh and blood dick.

Another use for a realistic dildo is oral practice. Having a penis-sized object in your mouth can feel really weird at first, but it can also be intensely pleasurable if you’re used to it. Many realistic dildos come with a fitted suction cup for attaching to surfaces or for use in the anal. The best Realistic Dildos are made from a soft, lifelike material that feels comfortable and realistic to the touch. They’re also usually squishier than their non-realistic counterparts.

Finally, some people like to use a realistic dildo to play with the coronal ridge of a cock. A lot of cis men enjoy this feeling, so having a dildo that looks and feels like one can be a fun way to explore it.

Whatever you’re using a realistic dildo for, always remember to use plenty of water-based lube. This will reduce friction on the delicate texture and keep it in tip-top condition for longer. It will also make the experience more enjoyable and give you a smoother, deeper feel. Also, don’t leave a vibrating realistic dildo unattended for long periods of time, as the battery could run out and the dildo could stop working.

Anal Dildos

Often a little shorter than a plug and thicker in diameter, anal dildos are designed to stimulate the erogenous zones inside the anus canal. These toys can be used alone or with a harness for penetrative anal play. Most anal dildos have a flared base that prevents the toy from traveling all the way up your bum (which would require a visit to the emergency room) and some even feature veins or ridges for extra sensations.

Like all sex toys, Anal Dildos come in a wide range of materials including silicone, glass, metal, rubber and more. Each material has its own pros and cons in terms of durability, ease of cleaning and sensations. It's important to choose a toy that is body-safe and suited to your experience level. Beginners might want to start with smaller anal sex toys such as beads before working up to a dildo.

It's important to always use plenty of lube with anal toys. A good quality, water-based lube will reduce friction and increase sensations. Always read the toy's manufacturer's recommendation for the best type of lube to use with it.

What is Silicone Dildos?

Silicone Dildo is a body-safe material that can feel either totally firm or very soft. Depending on the Shore Durometer of the silicone used, sex toys can feel very realistic (think "flesh") or more abstract (like "rubber"). Medical-grade silicone is functionally nonporous and hydrophobic, protecting against bacteria. It's not cheap but it's much safer than TPR and TPE, PVC, latex, "rubber", or other less-safe chemicals that sometimes get subbed in for silicone (especially when labeled as such on a toy).

The most popular choice amongst indie sex toy makers is platinum cure silicone, which is both medical-grade and safe for penetration. Unlike TPR, TPE and latex, it doesn't leach into the body (but see this article for more info on how to know whether what you're buying is really silicone).

Some brands also use silicone blends that are still phthalate-free, latex-free and hypoallergenic. These toys are softer and more flexible than the rigid dildos of Fuze Silicone, but they can still bend fairly well in a harness.

Other options include textured silicones that can feel extra-realistic, and dual-density dildos that create a more penis-like effect with a soft outer layer hugging a firm inner core. Several toymakers make beautiful artisan toys out of 15A and 18A silicone that's super-soft but has a nice satin-smooth finish.

Realistic dildos

Anal dildos

Silicone dildo