Contemporary urban dwellers often feel lonely, as their busy lives and work leave them with little time for romance, let alone the energy to pursue relationships. Sex dolls not only satisfy suppressed desires but also, with their attractive appearances, can soothe lonely hearts. Some even serve as large-scale figurines, acting as models for photography, allowing you to dress them up and even adopt them as "daughters."
Let's delve into the world of sex dolls!
Materials of Sex Dolls
Sex dolls generally come in four mainstream types: inflatable, cloth, TPE, and silicone. Let's explore each one.
Inflatable Dolls
Inflatable dolls are the most common type, offering a relatively low price. However, they have poor hand feel and low realism. When inflated, they are about the same size as a real person and can be folded for storage, making them suitable for beginners as a transitional option.
Cloth Dolls
Cloth dolls represent a slight improvement over inflatable ones. They don't leak air, and the fabric surface feels better than inflatable plastic. Filled with sponge and cotton, they offer some softness and have a skeleton for limited posing. However, they lack realistic touch, have unrealistic faces, odd skin tones, and no body details. If you prefer a二次元 (anime-style) look and have a limited budget, they might be worth considering.
TPE Sex Dolls
Starting from TPE, we enter the realm of genuine solid dolls. TPE is a foamed flexible plastic with thermoplastic properties, commonly used in most飞机杯 (male masturbators) on the market.
TPE dolls are relatively cheaper than silicone ones and are very soft. However, their shaping ability is weaker, making it difficult to accurately represent human lines and details. Thus, TPE dolls often have a fleshy, rounded appearance, lacking precision and elegance. In terms of durability, TPE is more prone to tearing than silicone, resulting in a shorter lifespan. Being a foamed material, TPE is not easy to apply makeup to, giving the doll's appearance a cheaper look with less subtle shading. Lastly, TPE tends to have issues with oil secretion and odor, though these problems are less severe in products from reputable manufacturers.
Silicone Sex Dolls
Silicone dolls represent the pinnacle of the sex doll industry. The material is non-toxic and excels in shaping, accurately depicting human lines and details. Although silicone is slightly less soft than TPE, recent technological advancements, such as silicone latex injection, allow silicone dolls to have the right hardness in the right places, offering an excellent hand feel.
Silicone dolls feature more exquisite head sculptures, capable of creating stunning makeup effects. With a much higher density than TPE, they better simulate human weight and are more durable. The only drawback is their higher price.
A well-crafted silicone doll can hardly be called a mere sex toy; it's more like a work of art. No wonder many people buy them not for "use" but to dress them up, take them out for photos, and treat them as a source of comfort in their busy urban lives.
Conclusion
After reading this, do you feel the urge to bring a sex doll home? However, remember that a doll is a significant purchase. Before placing an order, think carefully.