Buying your first sex-doll is not always an easy process. In fact, it rarely is.
The first reason is lack of information. If you have been browsing online to learn more about realistic sex-dolls, you already know that there is hardly any useful content that guides new buyers or gives them any good, impartial advice that they can use.
Second is the variety of sizes, shapes and categories, not to mention structure and spec information that hardly makes any sense at all. How on earth are you supposed to know if you want a “155 cm DD cup” or a “141 cm F cup” when you’ve never taken a measuring tape to a woman’s bust and calculated your special preference for a particular breast size? (That too in cm measurement…)
And then there are all these options, accessories and add-ons that sound so technical that you wonder if you will ever master the sex-doll purchase process enough to actually buy one.
To answer a lot of your questions (also read our complete FAQ guide for beginners by clicking here), and simplify the selection and buying process, we are putting together this article to make your shopping experience a whole lot simpler. So here goes:
BUDGET: Sex-Dolls Are An Investment, Not An Impulse Buy
• The reason you are attracted to realistic sex dolls is their perfection and their lifelikeness. Sex-dolls are embodiments of every man’s fantasy of the perfect woman (something he rarely finds in real life).
To create that lifelike representation, manufacturers have to use highly sophisticated technology, expensive material and engineering, and superb artisanal craftsmanship to produce each sex doll.
So naturally, it costs. You’re looking at a price range that begins at around 1,000 dollars.
Typically, the price of a realistic sex-doll depends a lot on the size. The bigger they are, the most expensive they get. Then there are additional accessories you may want to buy. Like different extra faces, public hair patches, short and long wigs etc.
For maintenance and care, you will need a few grooming and hygiene items, like `renewal powders’, vaginal irrigators and wig care supplies. You might want to invest in a storage solution that is designed to safely place your sex doll in a closet when not in use. These are all extra costs that you may want to factor in.
Finally, there is customization. Realistic sex-doll retailers offer a lot of customization options, but to get a sex-doll made to your specifications, you are looking a much higher price ticket than the 1,000-dollar ballpark figure we mentioned earlier.
SIZE: We Recommend You Go For A Sex-Doll That Is Average In Size
• From mini sex-dolls to giant sex-dolls – there are many, many size variations in the market to choose from.
For a lifelike feel, sex-dolls can be as little as 5 ft (she’d just be a small-built woman), but there are people who fantasize about their sex-doll companion being tall – 5 ft 7 inches or even above.
If you want a realistic sex-doll that resembles an average-sized woman, your best bet is the 160 cm-165 cm size. From the standpoint of realism, these sex dolls are the most lifelike because their physical assets like breasts etc. are not exaggerated in any way.
Remember that size directly contributes to weight – and realistic sex dolls can be quite heavy, going as high as 100 lbs on the weighing scale. This can make moving them around a little difficult. Some people use office chairs with wheels to transport them from one room to another.
For this reason a not-too-large doll in a nice, petite size is extremely popular among sex-doll customers. Living with them, enjoying them, and looking after them is a whole lot easier.
MATERIAL: Silicone Or TPE?
• There are 2 kinds of realistic sex-dolls in the market: silicone and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) . Both are excellent materials but there are some differences between the two that we will discuss below. Once you know the differences it will be a lot easier for you decide which material you want to go for.
Pros Of Choosing A Silicone Sex-Doll
• Silicone sex-dolls definitely wins the contest when it comes to overall lifelikeness. It is the highest-quality material and a great investment because your silicone sex doll will last you for many, many years. They also retain heat (to simulate normal human body temperature) for much longer.
Cons Of Choosing A Silicone Sex-Doll
• They are more expensive than TPE. The higher price you pay for silicone is because of its enhanced realism attributes.
Pros Of Choosing A TPE Sex-Doll
• No doubt that with TPE, you will get a fabulous quality sex-doll. The price will be lesser than silicone because its production is less expensive. Another important factor in favor of PTE sex dolls is this: while the overall look of silicone is more lifelike, certain parts of the body – like breast, buttocks and thighs – feel more satisfying and authentic to the touch in TPE dolls. And they are more flexible than silicone. When you spread a TPE sex doll’s legs, for example, you will notice that there is little to no resistance and the skin seems a lot more stretchy.
Cons Of Choosing A TPE Sex-Doll
• TPE is way more porous than silicone. So the doll is more at risk of staining and absorbing foreign substances. This, we would say, is the TPE’s worst drawback. You have to be a lot more careful with how you use your TPE doll, and how well you sanitize and clean. After-sex cleanup has to be a lot more thorough.
Which Would We Recommend?
• If you are a little confused about which to choose, think about how you envisage using the doll.
If you’re looking forward to a lot of companionship, then go for the silicone doll. She looks so lifelike that you will thoroughly enjoying spending happy, friendly times with her watching TV, cuddling and being friends even outside the bedroom. A lot of people happily confess that they feel a strong, emotional connection with their silicone sex doll because she seems so lifelike.
On the other hand, if you’re only planning to use your sex-doll for bedroom purposes than a TPE will give you exactly what you need.
Finally, it boils down to your own preference. Both materials are excellent choices, so we suppose the final deciding factor may just be your budget.
(To read our complete sex-dolls FAQ guide for more information.)