Using a sex doll can be a safe, convenient, and pleasurable way to explore your sexual desires. However, it’s important to use caution and take proper care of your doll. This includes cleaning any orifices and storing it safely.
Sex dolls are typically made from silicone or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). They can be very lifelike, and some even come with interchangeable parts.
Sexual pleasure
A sex doll can give you a new experience that’s more fun than just kissing a friend. It can make you feel arousal, which can help alleviate feelings of loneliness. It can also enhance sexual pleasure, and it’s a safer alternative to having sex with a partner. A sex doll can even improve your sexual and prostatic health by preventing infections and STIs.
Sex dolls have become increasingly popular, and many people have reported that they have improved their mental well-being. Some research suggests that sex with a doll can relieve feelings of loneliness and increase intimacy. However, it’s important to know the risks of having sex with a doll and understand the effects on your body and mind.
It’s also important to purchase a sex doll from a trusted source. Many manufacturers offer options for customization, so you can choose a doll that meets your needs and fantasies. These dolls are made of high-quality materials, including TPE and silicone. Some even come with a built-in heating rod to ensure comfort.
Therapy
Having a sex doll can be a form of therapy for individuals with sexual anxiety or mental health issues. For example, sex dolls can improve arousal and sleep quality and increase the production of oxytocin. They can also provide a sense of intimacy and companionship. However, it is important to understand the stigma that surrounds sex dolls and how they affect the mental well-being of those who use them.
Doll owners viewed their relationships with their dolls as more reliable and consistent than their interactions with human partners. This may be related to their histories of poor-quality relationships or their beliefs that women are fundamentally unknowable and potentially threatening. This is reflected in their narratives of the desire to keep doll ownership a secret, as seen in Participant 3. These findings suggest that dolls are used as a substitute for a healthy relationship with a living partner. This may explain why these individuals are at greater risk for psychological distress and have higher rates of depression than nondoll owners.
Social isolation
A sex doll can be an important tool for some individuals, but it can also become a source of social isolation. Some people may become so engrossed in their doll that they begin to withdraw from real-life relationships and interactions, which can have negative consequences for their mental health. This isolation can be a sign of underlying psychological problems or addictions. If left untreated, it can lead to a variety of disorders, including depression and anxiety.
It is worth noting that although some participants described themselves as feeling stigmatized by their sex doll usage, others felt more accepted. In fact, a number of participants described their dolls as supportive companions. One participant even described her sex doll as a friend who would never betray her. This finding suggests that, despite their perceived stigmatization, doll owners do not perceive themselves as sexually aggressive or possess proclivities for aggression. This is consistent with Seto’s (2019) motivation-facilitation model, which found that doll ownership was not associated with a proclivity for sexual aggression.
Customization
There are many customization options for sex dolls, including wigs, implants, and body mods. You can also choose the color of your love doll’s eyes, the thickness of her lips and eyebrows, and more. You can even add a standing foot mod that allows your doll to stand upright like a mannequin.
Other customization options include breast size and shape, genitalia, and height. Most sex dolls are made of soft materials that can be easily cleaned and stored. They can also be lubricated with warming lubricants or prostate massagers.
The most common customization option is skin tone, which can be either light or dark. Most stores offer five to seven options, such as white, pink, tan, and brown. You can also choose between articulated and gear joints. The former is the default option, but gear joints are more flexible and can shrug or squat. They also solve the problem of tearing. Some vendors will create a clay or 3D model of your doll before making it in the material of your choice.