Love Dolls

What is a love doll?

A love doll is a figure shaped like a human body, with a vagina, anus or mouth for penetration, or a penis in the case of male dolls. It has changed a lot over the years. Today the range runs from the classic basic inflatable sex dolls to full-body TPE and silicone replicas with posable joints and detailed anatomy. There are different heights, proportions, skin tones and facial features, and some models have vibration or a voice. If you only want a realistic opening to use by hand, you will find it in masturbators.

Types of love dolls

The main difference between one type and another is the material, and with it the weight, the realism and the price.

• Inflatable (budget range): made of PVC or vinyl, light and basic, they weigh 1-2 kg and deflate for storage. They usually have two or three openings. They work as an entry-level fantasy and also for jokes and parties.
• Inflatable male dolls: the male version, with a flexible or moulded penis, for anyone who wants a man's body.
• TPE or cyberskin (mid range): partial torsos or smaller figures with a skin-like texture. They weigh 5-15 kg and are a good middle ground between realism and price.
• High-end silicone or TPE: these are the hyper-realistic full-body dolls. They have a skeleton or metal joints, real weight (20-40 kg) and very detailed facial and anatomical features. They take up space and need upkeep.

Care and safety

With TPE, silicone or PVC, use water-based lubricant: it rinses easily out of the openings and causes the fewest problems with these materials. Before getting a doll wet, check the product details to see whether it is fully waterproof (submersible). If it does not say so, or if the doll has vibration or a voice, wash it in sections and keep it out of the bath. Inflatable dolls should be kept away from heat sources and sharp objects. If you share the doll, use a condom and change it between one person and the next.

How to choose

• Material: PVC or vinyl for inflatable dolls; TPE, cyberskin or silicone for realistic ones. The material determines the feel, the weight and the care.
• Height and weight: the product details give the centimetres and the kilos. Think about whether you can move it on your own and where you will store it.
• Skeleton: if you want to change its position, look in the product details for “flexible skeleton”, “articulated” or “steel frame”.
• Openings: check how many it has (vaginal, anal, oral) and, if the product details say so, whether they can be removed for washing.
• Features: some have vibration or a voice. Check what is included and how it is powered.

Love dolls: frequently asked questions

How much upkeep does a love doll need?

It depends on the material. A high-end TPE or silicone doll needs cleaning after every use, with warm water and antibacterial soap in the cavities, then drying completely and dusting with renewal powder once a month. Store it lying down or hanging, never sitting, because it can lose its shape. Inflatable dolls are cleaned and deflated, and in every case looking after the doll well is what extends its life the most.

How much do love dolls weigh?

Inflatable dolls weigh 1-2 kg even if they are 145-170 cm tall, partial torsos 5-15 kg and full-body TPE or silicone dolls 20-40 kg, depending on height (140-170 cm). Moving a 35 kg doll takes effort, and many buyers do not take that into account.

What is the difference between an inflatable doll and a hyper-realistic one?

Mostly the feel, the weight and the space they take up. An inflatable doll is made of PVC, is light and fits in a drawer when deflated. A hyper-realistic doll is made of TPE or silicone, has a skeleton, a skin-like feel and the weight of a person.

Are there male love dolls?

Yes. There are inflatable male dolls with a flexible or moulded penis, for use on your own or with a partner.

Which lubricant should I use with a love doll?

A water-based one. It rinses out of the openings most easily and causes the fewest problems with TPE, silicone and PVC.

Can I use a condom with a doll?

Yes, and it saves you cleaning: when you finish you throw it away and the opening is quick to wash. If the doll is shared, always use one and change it between people.

Can I take a doll into the shower?

Only if the product details say “submersible”. If they do not, wash it in sections with warm water and dry it well before storing it.

Where do I store a hyper-realistic doll?

In its box or a cover, lying down in a wardrobe or under the bed, or hanging. A full-body doll takes up as much room as a person, so think about where it will go before you buy it.

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