How to Choose The Perfect Dildo?

Dildos or "wall-bangers" are fascinating toys - they could be be vibrating, they could looks more real or phallic, and they can definitely feel more real. Dildos are purchased for a wide variety of reasons, for some it is their preferred sex toy, for others it could be practicing for the real thing, it could act as a substitute when their partner is working, or it could even be used with the partner for dual penetration, strap-on play, or even erectile dysfunction issues. Everyone can enjoy a dildo, whether you are reading this for g-spot stimulation or prostate stimulation or just out of sheer interest. For the women, the best part about dildos and sex toys in general is that there is absolutely zero pregnancy risk - all the pleasure with no downsides (that deal speaks for itself).

So how is one supposed to shop online when you cannot exactly touch the dildo, or understand how it feels. Is it softness you appreciate? Girth? Length? Material? Vibrating? With balls or without balls? The dildo decision making process can make anyone's head spin - no pun intended. So I will dive into it and hopefully make the process easier for you.

The Material

Before we jump into the details - we need to settle down on the material options. Typically, the best - by far - and most popular material is silicone. Different manufacturers will use different grades of silicone in their production of a toy, and that just results in an ever so slightly different feel between the silicone dildos. The best part about silicone dildos is the cleaning process. 

Non-Silicone dildos are made with TPE /TPR, essentuay plastic and rubber, and they are just as popular - and are much more affordable - because plastic is just ... cheaper.  The material is not as soft, but they are firm and flexible. The cleaning process for plastic sex toys in general is to be more thorough with the cleaning, particularly if the dildo is for anal play. We do have many cleaning solutions that can help with cleaning plastic toys, and lots of homemade remedies to try. However, for longer-term use we recommend looking at silicone options for dildos.

Realistic

Dildos nowadays can get really close to the real thing - but the real question is how realistic do you want the dildo to be? For me, I had to step back and ask myself did I want balls or veins on the dildo. The most important thing to remember is that the dildo is just another sex toy with no monogamous relationship with you, meaning you can have as many as you like and alternate between them a you wish. At Lovetrick, you can easily shop for dildos without balls and dildos with balls.

Size

Size matters - but bigger is not always better. Dildos that go too deep can hurt and create an unpleasant experience. It is likely that the first dildo you purchase may not be the perfect size for you, and that's okay because you will know yourself, your pleasure points, and your personal limits for your next dildo.

For the first-timers or those less experienced with sex toys, dildos, and sex itself, I usually recommend to my close friends a dildo on the smaller side by length and girth, Tino by Addiction or one of the Cocktails by Addiction. These are silicone dildos thoughtfully designed to be on the smaller side by BMS Factory, a leading manufacturer of sex toys and adult novelties. 

For the more experienced dildo shoppers, dildo professionals, dildo experts, and dildo aficionados out there that prefer the larger dildos, we have the Anaconda and the classic Pipedream 12" dildo. If you are reading this and wondering if 12" dildos are an achievement and that it is something that can be worked towards or trained, like going to the gym ... well, you are correct in way. It is a mixed bag of practice, training, genetics, and preference. From working in the industry and connecting with many influencers, in fact the bigger dildos are not their preferred choice and the maximum size does vary between individuals. 

Features

The many features that have been added to dildos will surely astound those first time shoppers. Most dildos that have an extra feature are usually made with silicone as silicone dildos are more popular. The features are quite self-explanatory, here is a list so you can compare all the options Lovetrick offers:

• Vibrating Dildos
• Rotating Dildos
• Glow in the Dark Dildos
• Thrusting Dildos
• Bendable Dildos

Color

Last, but not least important, is color. Personally, color should be the last thing to consider unless you use the dildo with eyes open and lights on.  However, for many, color is visual stimulation and it makes a huge difference. Color can also be comforting in many ways. At Lovetrick, we do our best to keep our dildo selection wide enough to accommodate everyone's preferences.