Which is the Best Dildo to Buy

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A dildo is a phallic object designed for vaginal or anal penetration. In layman's terms, it's a stick that you use to pleasure yourself. Dildos have been around since the stone age when they were carved from rock,but these days we have a wide range of materials that are somewhat more body friendly than porous stones. Dildos need to be lubricated before use to assist insertion, something that's especially important if you plan to use one anally.

Women, men and couples use dildos to replicate the sensations you'd experience during sex, so they're used by pulling and pushing the length in and out of the vagina or anus to mimic thrusting. Some dildos feature a sucker base or can be mounted into a harness to allow them to be used hands-free.

The shape, size and style of dildo you want depends on your requirements. If you want to buy your first dildo you should look for something smaller and slimmer that allows you to experiment easily. Check the dildos measurements and choose something measuring 6 inches or less with a girth of 4 inches or less. You can also buy dildos that are designed especially for anal play, you can spot these by the flared or wider base. Again, if you're buying your first anal dildo you should look for smaller sizes.

There are a huge variety of designs available, so read up on these different types to help you choose the best dildo for you.

G-Spot Dildos

The G-spot is a sensitive part of the vagina located between 1 and 3 inches along the top wall (in line with her tummy) and a G-spot dildo is designed to stimulate this sensitive area. Many G-spot dildos are crafted with an upward curve and a larger tip, but there are several designs to suit different women.

G-spot massage is associated with squirting (female ejaculation) as well as more intense orgasms. Longer G-spot dildos also prove to be adept at stimulating the A-spot (also known as the deep spot), another incredibly sensitive area of the vagina located further along the top wall than the G-spot.

Try the Tantus Silk Medium

Glass Dildos

Harder, firmer and cooler to the touch than dildos made from plastics and elastomers, glass dildos have achieved cult status thanks to their use during temperature play. You can pop a glass dildo in the fridge to cool it down or immerse it in a bowl of hot water to warm it up. Once it has reached the desired temperature, it will retain its warmth or coolness for much of your play to create new erotic sensations.

The glass used to make a glass dildo is incredibly strong and it won't break during play. Be careful not to drop it and store it in a sex toy storage bag to prevent damage. You can even put most glass dildos in your dishwasher to clean them if desired.

Try the Pipedream Icicles No 06 Pleasure Glass Dildo

Silicone Dildos

Smooth, soft and silky to the touch, silicone is a synthetic polymer that can be used to better replicate the soft touch of real skin and the density of flesh. Some silicone dildos come in the form of a realistic shape while others have a more neutral appearance.

Silicone is a popular choice for dildos as it's easy to maintain, can be warmed or cooled like glass and lasts a very long time. You shouldn't use silicone lube with silicone sex toys as this can cause them to become irreversibly sticky to the touch.

Try the Fetish Fantasy Elite 7-Inch Dildo

Jelly Dildos

Bright, colourful and deliciously squishy to the touch, jelly dildos have long been a favourite for those looking to experiment with realistic dildo shapes. The squeezable texture closely replicates the density of an erection and once you apply some water-based lube the surface is virtually friction free.

Try the Colourado Natural Dildo

Textured Dildos

Not all dildos follow the smooth and sleek shaft design you'd expect. Taking a leaf out of the book of textured condoms, textured dildos apply bumps, ridges, nodules and rounded spikes to the surface of the shaft to intensify sensation. If you're particularly insensitive or prefer firmer, more varied stimulation then a textured dildo is the ideal choice for you.

Try the Sedeux Wave Silicone Dildo

Realistic Dildos

If it looks like a penis and feels like a penis, it's a realistic dildo. These cock copies are crafted to capture every ridge, bump and bulging vein in a real penis, producing a lifelike dildo that will give you sensations as close to the real thing as you can get.

They're made from a range of materials but the best replica penis dildos are made from a skin-like material that captures the soft touch of skin, the slight movement of the softer tissue and the solid core of the erectile tissue. Pretty amazing!

Try the Doc Johnson Classic Dong Realistic Dildo

Inflatable Dildos

Using large dildos is a passion for many because stimulation feels more intense when our pelvic floor muscles are stretched. It usually takes some training to get used to bigger sizes so inflatable dildos are an inexpensive and easy way to slowly increase your limits.

Inflatable dildos are inserted while deflated so their size doesn't pose much of a challenge. Once in place the internal pump is used to inflate the length and girth to bigger proportions. Many inflatable dildos contain latex and are therefore not suitable for those with a latex allergy.Check the description carefully for allergy advice.

Try the Mighty Bliss Inflatable Dildo

Giant Dildos

Training can be taken to the extremes with a giant dildo. These massive dildos have eye-watering proportions but can be conquered with a big bottle of lube and plenty of patience. What constitutes as a giant dildo is completely down to personal preference, but some of them really have to be seen and held to be believed. Yowza!

Try the Doc Johnson Great American Challenge Dildo

Anal Dildos

Anal sex toy rule number one - if you want to put it in your bum it must have a wide base to stop it going anywhere. Any dildo with a wide base, flared base or big pair of balls on the end is safe for anal use but there are also dildos designed especially for anal pleasure.

You can spot an anal dildo by it's ball-like shaft. Those curves mimic the classic Thai bead design and are especially adept at prostate (P-spot/the male G-spot) stimulation. Women can enjoy anal pleasure with these toys too, with the beaded design improving vaginal stimulation during double penetration.

Try the Fun Factory Cavalier Dildo

Double Penetration Dildos

Speaking of double penetration... these dildos are designed to simultaneously stimulate her vagina and anus. The anal dildo is usually slimmer in design than the vaginal dildo to provide a more sensual experience.

Some double penetration dildos have also proven to be popular with lesbians looking for a way to better enjoy better closeness and intimacy during face-to-face sex.

Try the Tantus Flex Double Penetration Dildo

Double Dildos

Enjoy double the fun when you bring a double dildo into the bedroom. These extra-long dongs feature two insertable ends so they can be used by women together in the bedroom. Lots of double dildos now come with distinctly different ends so there's more variety to experience during couple'splay.

Try the Doc Johnson Pretty and Pink Double Dong

Strap-On Dildos

Using a strap-on harness with a dildo allows one partner to simulate the natural thrusting motions of sex hands free. Dildos with a flared base are generally strap-on harness compatible but you can also buy basic strap-on dildos that incorporate a harness for ease of use.

Both men and women enjoy strap-on sex. We all know that lesbians use strap-on harnesses together to improve their sex life, but women also use strap-ons to pleasure men in a practice known as pegging.

Try the Strap-On Dildo

Strapless Strap-On Dildos

As expected, these do exactly what it says on the tin. Strapless strap-ons feature a smaller phallus that is slipped inside the wearer's vagina, leaving the second dildo protruding to be used on a partner.

Try the Tantus Realdoe Strapless Strap-On Dildo

Penis Extensions and Hollow Strap-On Dildos

Hollow strap-on dildos allow men to make love to their partner with a bigger, harder shaft. Although they're often used by men suffering with erectile dysfunction or those with a micropenis or small penis, they are also enjoyed by men with average and above-average members.

Penis extension dildos feature a hollow shaft that can be slipped over the penis like a sheath. The strap-on harness keeps the dildo in place even if he cannot maintain his erection, allowing couples to enjoy the intimacy of lovemaking without him feeling pressured by his virility.

Try the Vibrating Hollow Strap-On Dildo

Ejacualting Dildos

The ultimate in realistic dildos has to be the ejaculating dildo. Not only are these impressive life-like dongs crafted to look and feel like a penis, they contain an internal pump like a water pistol that allows them to ejaculate water or lubricant precisely on cue. Ingenious!

Try the CumShot Squirting Dildo