Fill 'Er Up: Choosing the Perfect Dildo - HotmoviesforHer.com

Sex toys are universal. Whether you are female, male, both, none, genderfuck, trans, straight, gay, bi-sexual, tri-sexual or even J.D.-sexual (someone that only has sex with chicks named J.D., of course) – alone, partnered or with a room full of naked folks – sex toys can be great for enhancing your sexual experience and perfect for getting it on in a bunch of different ways.

This week we’re talking dildos. A dildo is a phallic-shaped sex toy usually used for thrusting into a vagina, ass or mouth. Created from a variety of materials (read on) dildos come in all shapes, sizes and colors – some that look like real dicks, others that are hot pink and sparkly, and even some that are shaped like the Virgin Mary! They can be held and used by hand or strapped into a harness (another column altogether).

Picking a dildo can be an exciting and, sometimes, a quite intimidating activity. Walking into a toy store (or website) can be pretty overwhelming when it comes to just how many different kinds of dildos are available to buy. And as quality sex toys cost a little more coin, it’s a purchase you’re going to want to commit to and know will be a good match.
Lucky for you, I’m here to help get the process going and get you thinking about which delectable dildo is perfect for your favorite orifice!

Buying good quality toys is really important. I mean, think about it, this is your pussy you’re talking about – don’t settle for shantily made crap. You can usually tell crappy toys by looking to see if they have unfinished seams, rough edges or even just look like junky crap. If it hurts your cootch to just look at it (and not in a good way), that’s pretty much a sign. Cheap novelty sex stores don’t usually carry high quality dildos. Some do, but I haven’t seen too many that I trust. And whether you go bricks and mortar (an actual store) or hop online to shop, good toy stores usually have experts on hand to answer any questions and help you pick the dildo that’s just right for you. Don’t feel uncomfortable asking – that’s what they’re there for!

Before even looking at your choices, start with thinking about what kind of fit you are looking for. You can choose from shorter to longer — thicker to thinner. It comes down to what you like. No idea? My suggestion would be to think about the length and width that you (or your partner) feel the most comfortable with.

When choosing insertable toys, width tends to be more important than length, since the depth of penetration can be controlled by the penetrating party. You might try thinking about the number of fingers that feel good, the size of a penis or other toy you particularly liked, and translate that to a rough idea of a good width for you/your partner. Remember, you know what you like better than anyone else does. And don’t get too discouraged – if your purchase ends up being too big or small, try playing in different position and at various points of arousal (a dildo that was uncomfortably big to begin with might be amazingly perfect after getting a little hotter and wetter).

Also, you want to think about what sort of material you would like your dildo to be made out of. There are a variety of options to choose from – both porous (has little pores which can provide warm/moist little cubby holes for bacteria and viruses) and nonporous (no holes, super easy to clean and sterilize). Here are the most common:

First up is the wildly popular silicone – a non-porous material that’s usually pretty firm, with a little give. Silicone is super easy to clean up and can be sterilized in boiling water (some say 3 minutes, some say 5-10… I say check with the store/manufacturer of your toy) or in the dishwasher (top rack)! Plus, silicone warms quickly to body temperature. Just don’t use silicone lubricant with a silicone toy, unless you’re looking to melt your new friend. I love silicone toys and have never had a problem as far as the material goes. It comes in all shapes and colors, and if you’re good to it (ie. don’t let the dog chew on it, or Fluffy cat’s hair shed all over it), you and you’re silicone dildo can be together for a long, long time.

Rubber, which is a porous material, can come as hard rubber or jelly. Hard rubber is just as it sounds – hard, but has a slight give. Jelly rubber is nice and squishy, but still firm enough for penetration. And it too heats up quickly to body temp. Cleanup is as easy as soap and warm water, but as rubber can’t be sterilized, I recommend using a condom with rubber toys, which makes for super safe sex and really easy clean up. Rubber, too, comes in a number of sizes, shapes and colors. Oh, and just be aware, jelly rubber contains phthalates, which are chemical softeners that have been linked to health issues, including cancer. Rubber dildos are easier to make, therefore usually cheaper. And cheaper is better when you want to try out a certain size or shape without dropping a ton of cash.

Cyberskin (sometimes called ultraskin) is a material made to resemble the true feeling of skin. Soft and squishy, but penetration firm, cyberskin is porous and takes on body temperature really quickly. Don’t store cyberskin toys near silicone or rubber toys, since chemical reactions can occur and ruin the cyberskin. As with silicone toys, do not use silicone lubricant with a cyberskin toy, it has been known to melt the material. The best way to care for your cyberskin dildo is washing it in warm water with anti-bacterial soap, drying it thoroughly, then sprinkling with cornstarch (don’t use talc) and storing it in a clean cloth or hanky. This will help keep your friend feeling real.

Once a more prominent material, latex dildos have pretty much gone to the wayside due to allergies, sensitivities and the introduction of other materials. Vinyl is a fairly new material to come to dildo production. It’s hard to damage, can be used with any lube and is pretty easy to clean (soap and water). Other materials commonly made into dildos are acrylic, glass, ceramic, metal and wood.

Choosing a material, again, comes down to preference. From personal experience, I think that silicone dildos are the best option. They come in a large selection, are so easy to sterilize, which ensures that they are 100% clean and ready for next time. Sure, silicone is a little pricey. But for me, just like with tattoos, ice cream and shoes – you just don’t mess around. When it comes to getting something quality, sometimes it is cheaper to pay.

Next up: The “look” of your dildo. Some people prefer that their dildo look as realistic as possible, while other people want theirs to look nothing like a penis. Dildos are available in a variety of colors and textures, including “skin” colors (aka. peach and chocolate).

Some come with “veins” to mimic the veins of the penis; some with ridges that stimulate the walls of the vagina/rectum; some are carved to be dolphins or other animals; and others imitate the glands of a circumcised penis with a bulbous “head” and ridge. This feature can be a good thing since the “head” offers added stimulation when moving in and out.

Dildos can also be straight, curved, corkscrew or just about anything else you can think of. Some curved dildos are designed to stimulate the G-Spot or P-Spot (prostate) during penetration. Other dildos curve up slightly to mimic an erect penis. Again, decide what type of dildo would best suite what you like and what buttons you want pressed.

Also, something to think about is whether or not you want your dildo to have “testicles” attached. Usually the “testicles” are round on one side and flat on the other, so if you were to stand your dildo up with the “head” in the air, the base and testicles would lay flush to the table. Having “balls” can sometimes work with or interfere with harness compatibility, but other than that, the dildo functions the same as without.

Personally, I’m just not down with my toys having faces or balls. It creeps me out. I like them pseudo-realistic. No veins but a defined glans (head), and nice over-the-top sparkly and hot pink.

Oh, and one last thing. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, anything that goes up a butt needs to have a flared base! We don’t want any lost toy ER trips!

So those are the basics! Try not to get too overwhelmed when looking at all your choices. Stop by VibeReview to check out quality dildos and what real people really think of them. Take your time, don’t get stressed and don’t forget to have fun!

Shop ’til you drop… or at least drop trough,

J.D. Bauchery