A dildo is a phallic-shaped object of pleasure, a sex toy used for various forms of orgasm-inducing penetration during masturbation and sexual intercourse, whether vaginal or anal.

Although women most popularly use it, it is also used and enjoyed by men.

Without a doubt, the dildo is the oldest and most famous sex toy in the entire range of sex toys to exist currently. 

What Are Dildos Made Out Of?

The first dildos were made of stone, wood, or even tar. They were solid and therefore usable for penetration. 

The oldest dildo was found in a cellar in Germany and dated back, according to archaeologists, to more than 30,000 years.

However, in our modern world of sex toys, there are also dildos made of rubber, plastics, steel, and even glass. The variation in the sizes of a dildo, for the most common, is from twelve to twenty-five centimeters in length, with a diameter ranging from three to six centimeters. Dildos with larger dimensions, with a length of up to forty centimeters, are available, and there are, of course, miniature ones. 

The Different Types of Sex Dildos: 

Well, now that we’ve seen what a dildo is and where it comes from, let us show you the different types of dildos out there, as there is an erotic toy for every pleasure!

Have you decided to indulge yourself by buying your first dildo but are apprehensive about making the right choice in front of the diversity of the models offered? The first piece of advice for you is to listen to your body: you are the best person to know what appeals to you and what makes you horny. Whether you most stimulated by clitoral, vaginal, anal, or even a little mixture of all of this, you will surely find the dildo that will propel you to seventh heaven by thinking into yourself and your personal likings:

The Glass Toy

Appreciated for its hardness and alluring aesthetics, the glass dildo is presented in a very natural form that imitates a penis to perfection, while some focus on an artistic look. 

The glass dildo seduces for its apparent fragility and the art of its design. 

Made of pyrex glass, it is, however, very resistant. 

If we don’t pay attention, we could even confuse it with a sculpture: you can have fun observing the reactions of your visitors if they admire it- placed on one of the shelves in your living room, or between a collection of books. 

Take a look at the models with beautiful blue ribs resembling the membranes of jellyfish or those studded with small pink nodules that stimulate the walls of the vagina during penetration. And if you’re worried about the temperature side, the glass dildo can be dipped in water to change the temperature to whatever you want quickly.

It has its attractive little precious side and is quite frequently used in sessions featuring fetish-oriented fantasies.  

The Anal Dildo 

As sex toys must meet all expectations, there is also an anal dildo model, the principle of which differs slightly from that of its vaginal counterpart. 

In general, anal dildos are slightly smaller, but more substantial ones do exist for those practiced with anal play.

On the other hand, unlike vaginal dildos, the anal dildo has an enlarged base to secure penetration, as it is indeed strongly recommended that you do not insert objects into your anus that may sink too deeply and get stuck. 

Unlike the vagina, the anal cavity is linked to the colon, and it is essential to be able to hold the object in place, as it will tend to penetrate more deeply with the contractions when exerted, leading to the chance of the dildo becoming stuck in the anal cavity. 

So, whatever the shape, size, or originality of the anus stimulator dildos, these accessories are all designed to be used without the slightest risk. 

And since inventiveness is in order, there are even models with beautiful bases in the shape of a rose or a diamond heart. 

The Metal Toy

If you are adept at thrills, the metal dildo is ideal. Whether it is steel or aluminum, it is chosen for the pressure it allows to exert on the most erogenous zones of a woman’s vagina. 

Depending on your desires and needs, you can choose one of the two models:

•  The steel version is relatively heavy in hand. It is appreciated for this particular firmness and this feeling of weight which allows the user to stimulate firmly. In any case, a priori, it is not the search for comfort that guides the choice of a metal dildo. It stays fresh even when put inside, as that is one of the unique sensations this model provides that you might be looking for. 
•  The versions in chromed steel offer very sculptural looks to the eyes. These are not the most common dildos. However, their use is prevalent in dungeons where bondage, domination, and sadomasochism are practiced. BDSM has indeed made it one of the accessories most linked to this erotic practice. 

The Inflating Dildo 

The inflating dildo is a model whose dimensions can vary according to your desires. It will adapt to the effect you want to achieve, both in terms of width and length. 

Since it is made of silicone, it is quite realistic in appearance to mimic the shape of a penis. It thus offers a pleasure even closer to the sensations you can experience in contact with your partner. 

Besides, you can choose it with different options. Some inflating dildos can, for example, be embellished with a suction cup. This will give you the opportunity to double your pleasure even more by varying the positions in addition to increasing the size. 

The Realistic Toy 

Looking exactly like an erect penis, it often has all the characteristics that go with it: visible veins in relief along its entire length and a pair of testicles. This kind of toy is the fantasy of many users! 

The Strap-on Dildo 

This type of dildo is reserved for a couple, or at least for sexual partners. It is, in fact, a harness to which a dildo is attached. It allows pegging: the woman who penetrates a man (or two women together, of course). 

The Double Dildo

Also called a double-headed dildo, this kind of toy is actually a very long dildo with two “tassels”, one at each end. It offers a multitude of possibilities to its users, and is used for dual stimulation between two partners (each can insert one side at the same time).

The XXL Toy

It looks like a “basic” dildo, regardless of its shape. It can be realistic, a suction cup, or an anal dildo. The only thing that sets him apart from the rest is his measurements. It is enormous whether in length or in width, dubbing it an XXL, and should always be used with plenty of lubrication. 

Whatever dildo you choose, clean your sex toy well after each use and do not lend it!

Why Should You Use It? 

According to a study, 50% of women have used a dildo in their lifetime, and the same goes for 47% of men. 44% of couples say the same thing!

Sex toys are utilized to bring pleasure by stimulating the erogenous zones, whether used alone or with a partner. They allow both women and men to discover their bodies through sexual games and exploration (such as partnered masturbation) and thus more easily reach orgasm. 

Alone or as a couple, dildos wake up the libido and break up sexual monotony by adding spice to sexual relations. 

For women who have difficulty experiencing sexual pleasure, sex toys are recommended by sexologists. They will help the woman to tame their sexuality and thus, achieve incredible sensations.

In conclusion, the sex toys sector is vibrant, with dildos able to meet all tastes and desires. However, whether it is to satisfy fantasies alone or to play in a duo, the model you choose should above all correspond to you. 

Thin and discreet, in the shape of a hand or forearm, metal or silicone, imitating the contact of the skin, minimalist or very realistic: your future of love, at first sight, is waiting for you!