Written
By: Jenne
Your
garden variety sex-shop dildos are usually
made out of rubber and/or vinyl, but most
quality dildos are made out of silicone. Although
the silicone dildos are generally a little
more expensive, they feel great, as well as
being more durable and easier to clean than
other materials. Jelly dildos are made of
soft, translucent rubbery stuff and come in
bright colors. They’re economical and
cute, and good for beginners, but can pick
up lint. Cyberskin and Ultraskin dildos give
a soft, life-like feel, some come with “skin”
that moves crewating that I've got balls feeling.
They require careful handling, but can be
worth it for the realistic sensations. There
are also dildos available in materials like
glass, stainless steel and acrylic, all of
which make for a good hard ummm use your imagination
here-)).
All
the above said dildos fall into a few basic
types and below I've made a short list of
these types to help guide you through the
often bewidering selection.
Realistic
Dildos 
Realistic Dildos rate amongst the most popular
of all the types on the market today. As the
name suggests in general they will look something
like a penis, although some of them bear very
little resemblence to any guys giggle stick
that I've ever seen but... I digress.
If
you're looking for really realistic then you
have a variety of options and materials open
to you. Cyberskin and silicone are probably
the best matreials when it comes to achieving
that almost realistic feel if that's what
you are looking for. Many porn stars are now
lending their best assets to the world of
dildo making and if you really want to experience
John Holmes in all his glory, but without
the ego then you can. There are even dildos
that are modelled on animal genitalia available
although I can't see either Katie or myself
testing these in this lifetime.
How
realistic you think these dildos are varies
greatly from manufactuer to manufactuer. Generally
the smaller companies or partisans will create
the most life like dildos and one of my particular
favorites is the "Realistic" which
is pictured above. In general the more expensive
the dildo the more attention to detail will
have been paid to making it realistic.
Non-Realistic
Dildos 
Many of the dildos on the market bear
no real resemblance to actual peni, and personally
I tend to prefer them that way. This type
so dildo come in many different shapes, sizes
and some extremly funky colours. Many are
made from jelly, which has the advantage of
being slightly pliable, others are moulded
to include ridges for maximium sensation,
while others are so far removed from what
you would normally consider a dildo to be,
they are almost scary.Many of the non-realistic
vibes are made specifically for g-spot stimulation,
such as the stimulator which is pictured above.
Balls
Technichally balls are dildos because they
are not attached to a motor oractually powered
by exterior source. One of the most commonly
known type of balls are Ben Wa Balls. These
consist of two large ball bearings that are
designed to be inserted into the vagina where
they rub against one another and reportedly
cause some intense sensations for some women
although others like myself find them more
irritating than anything else.
Another
type of ball is the duotone ball. Like ben
wa balls these are inserted into the vagina
but they are made of of a softer substance
such as silicone and the ball bearing is inside
of the balls themselves. Doutone balls and
their variants are generally connected by
a cord, which helps make them easy to retrieve,
something that is important I'm sure you will
agree.
Beads
Beads have a wide appeal and are popular when
it comes to anal play. Generally they are
a series of silicone, jelly or plastic spheres
strung together ona cord. Often the spheres
will be graduated, getting larger at one end.
Beads are slowly inserted into the vagina
or the anus and then gently pulled out, which
in turn creates pleasurable senseations.
Anal
Dildos
Anal dildos as the name suggests are specifically
designed for anal use. The thing that makes
them different from all other dildos is that
they have a flared base or cord so they don't
get lost. It's amazing how many people end
up in Er rooms each year with dildos that
weren't designed for anal play stuck where
the sun generally doesn't shine. If you don;t
want to be one of those casualties then make
sure you ONLY use a dildo specifically designed
for anal play.
Double-Ended
Dildos
A double headed dildo is a dildo built for
two. Typically a little more than twice as
long as a regular dildo, both ends can be
inserted. If it is long and flexible enough,
you can use it on yourself for both anal and
vagina stimulation.
Strap-On
Dildos 
Some dildos have a suction cup base to be
attached to a surface for a solo ride, or
to simulate a three-way. Dildos with flared
bases can be worn in a harness, although some
dildos with balls may not fit. Leather or
nylon harnesses work best as they hold things
in place better and don’t stretch out
like elastic. Plus the leather looks hot.
There are dildo harnesses that men can wear
that will accommodate their dick and balls
and allow for double penetration of a woman.
Other harness-type devices allow a dildo to
be mounted on the wearer’s face, allowing
for a close-up view and oral opportunities.
Bells
and Whistles
Other dildo gizmos include dongs with built-in
or insertable vibrators, inflatable or squirting
dildos, bendable and poseable dildos, even
light-up dildos. You name it and someone has
probably thought of adding it to the dildo
wonderland, just be careful with these type
of toys as many are sold simply for novelty
value.
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