What to consider when buying your first sex doll

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Buying your first sex doll is always a little daunting, but using a sex toy should open your eyes to new and exciting possibilities.

They help you learn more about yourself. Insecurity, however, often masks our urge to try sex toys: It doesn’t mean a failed relationship, your mom won’t know what this discreet package is, and if you don’t like it, what do you have to do to lose anything but a small amount of money? If you’re wondering if you missed your chance and curiosity got the better of you, then maybe it’s time to seek battery-powered gratification. Before you put your credit card to work, however, consider the following:

What is it for?
It’s impossible to find a sex doll that fits everyone. Consider what aspect of sexuality you enjoy or need help with. If you have trouble reaching orgasm through penetration alone, it may be time to buy a Real Doll. If you find that your partner is almost perfect, but often fails to cooperate with you, you can buy the silicone sex doll. If you don’t know exactly what you like or need yet, it can be helpful to start with good old-fashioned hand stimulation until you have a better idea.
Who is it for?
Real dolls aren’t just for men anymore, and they’re no longer for curing male “hysteria” as they were in the 1800s. They can be enjoyed by women and couples alike. They can be used for solo play as well as regular sex between couples (you can’t have your hands in all places at once, after all).
What size and material do you want?
Although it’s common sense, newcomers to the world of sex toys should start small, or at least not too big. Avoid materials that you’ve had unpleasant reactions to in the past, and consider whether you want the sex toy to feel realistic against your skin or look pretty rather than like its model. Smooth, ribbed, bulbous sex toys are often made of silicone, jelly, glass, and even metal and wood.
What is your budget?
The Cheap Sex Doll can often be a ‘fail-safe’ or most popular toy and is just as enjoyable as a luxury toy. If you’re not sure what you like, it’s best to start with simple but popular sex toys. Then, when you know what you want, you can start buying higher quality sex toys that last a long time and usually don’t get thrown away.
Have you thought about lubrication?
Sure, you may be naturally wet, but there’s no shame in needing help to moisturize when it comes to sex toys. To avoid rough, uncomfortable sensations, it’s best to be well prepared. A water-based lubricant, such as AstroGlide Natural Lubricant, is available for all toys and is sure to help ease the nervousness of using a sex toy for the first time. We hope the above guide has inspired you to try sex toys for yourself. Remember that they can stimulate and penetrate many different parts of your body and there is no one size fits all. Discover where you want to start and experiment as you go – the possibilities are endless.