The search for the perfect dildo: Size really does matter
And accessibility is important when discussing couples’ play, especially for those new to toy use. LELO boasts one of the few lineups with vibration and movement in its toys. Its Wave series simulates the motion of a finger gently curling inside you.
Some people rank large thrusters at the top, and others talk about how anal thrusting dildos are preferred. The testers highlighted how Vulse’s compatibility with the Lovense Remote app (image below) was a game changer. It took a few minutes to get everything set up, and the endless possibilities made the experience exciting. We reviewed multiple sex applications, but none came close to the Remote app’s efficiency and versatility. Despite the solo flesh-toned color, Edward from the Velvet Thruster series boasts a longer 8-inch insertable length and the most lifelike design of the bunch. More importantly, the extended shaft makes for incredible depth play sensations.
Dildos are equal opportunists, and can “help with internal stimulation and discovery of pleasure zones in [the] mouth Double Ended Dildo, vulva, and anus,” Kelleher explains. Many queer couples use dildos together, in a harness or otherwise, but you don’t have to be queer to enjoy them. People with penises might be wondering right about now, Why would I use a toy to penetrate someone, when I already have a dildo-shaped appendage on my body? Dildos “can help people manage erectile unpredictability, performance anxiety, and additional medical conditions,” Kelleher points out, since dicks can easily go soft and dildos don’t. This legendary dildo is a must-have for people who like firm, intense G-spot or prostate stimulation. It’s made of gorgeously shiny stainless steel, and its C-shaped curve takes the guesswork out of finding those sensitive spots inside you.
Other notable features include the extra-long shaft and adjustable hinge , which lets you switch positions with way less struggle. Anyone who enjoys anal beads will wanna give this dual-ended beaded dildo from Lovehoney a whirl. It features a tapered tip on one end that’s oh-so-easy to insert, and the large bulb on the opposite end doubles as a handle or a larger insertion tip for more ~advanced~ users. And like all the best glass dildos, it can be used both anally or vaginally for an intense, rippling sensation. Furthermore, many anal vibrators and anal dildos are better suited for anal play for other reasons. “Dildos with more bend and flexibility to them do well for anal play as the positioning of the body,” says Javay Frye-Nekrasova.
Tapered shapes are better for stretching and loosening up for bigger objects, as they allow you to gradually move on to wider and wider parts of the toy. These are mostly niche use cases, but they can add some exciting ways to play over and above traditional penetrating toys. But this kind of ergonomic grip is especially useful for solo toys, as a curved handle allows you to pinpoint your own erogenous zones without straining your wrist too much.
Technically, any phallic object designed for sexual pleasure could be considered a dildo. The most typical images that come to mind are “realistic” dildoes that look like an idealized version of the male anatomy. But everything from modern computerized molding and 3D printing to increased skill in glass-blowing has allowed the humble dildo to evolve into various shapes and sizes. Medical-grade silicone, borosilicate glass or stainless steel are the only 100% body-safe dildo materials. All other materials contain harmful plastic chemicals or cannot be kept hygienic.