Dildos, vibrators, what’s the difference? For many people, they’re the same thing, but to a discerning consumer, there’s a world of variety to explore. For a start, dildos don’t have a motor, and so rely on the skill of the owner. There’s also a lot more room for personal preference and style, as you’re less dependent on electronics and more on dexterity.

Dildos are also accordingly cheaper than vibrators, and as such are an ideal place to start getting into the sex toy game. Here’s our dildo buyer’s guide to help you pick the right model.

Size is everything

You’ll hear this a lot, but with dildos it’s a little more on the money. The larger the dildo, the more girth (and potential pleasure) you’ll be getting, but be sure not to over-exert yourself; it’s easy to spot a big fat model on the (online) shelf, get yourself all excited, only to find it’s a little too snug down there. Playing with an oversized dildo can be dangerous, so be sure to pick carefully.

In terms of sizes, beginners should be looking at slimmer models of less than 1.25” in diameter. If you’re inexperienced but want to experiment, be sure to choose a soft material. If you really want to feel stuffed and to stretch yourself, go for a large 2” diameter dildo. Just don’t say you weren’t warned.

Get your materials right

Material choice can make all the difference with dildo selection, as each one provides a vastly different experience. Firstly, if you have sensitive skin, go for hypoallergenic silicone or a glass model. On the other hand, if you want to go rough straight off the bat, you’re looking at dildos made from softer TPR (rubber) and/or silicone.

There’s all sorts of other variables to consider, but think about if you want to go for a heat sensitive model – for exciting changes in temperature down there (dip a glass toy in different temperature water) – or a more lifelike, human feel (dual density silicone like Vixskin). Getting it right for you here can really supercharge your sex toy experience.

What do you want?

Another very important factor to consider is what you’re looking for from your dildo. G-spot stimulation requires a different model to from anal sex, just as prostate dildos are different from double penetration models.

As a quick primer, g-spot dildos will be curved with large tips to put more intense pressure on it while thrusting. Anal dildos will have a flared base or long handle so it won’t get lost in there (or will be made up of beads).

Prostate stimulating dildos are curved to fit your body and reach your prostate and double penetration dildos are designed for sharing. They might be long jelly toys with bendable shafts featuring rounded tips at both ends.

For all types of dildos mentioned in this article and many more, check out an online store like here, where they’ll have lots of models, and plenty of advice for what might be right for you. Enjoy!

So you’ve followed our dildo buyer’s guide and found the toy for your lady. Hopefully by now you’ve both acquainted yourselves with it and are ready to start trying new things. Excellent.

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