The Stuff Dildos Are Made Of
What a dildo is made of is almost as important as its size. Here's a brief guide to the plusses and minuses of the most popular materials.
Nonporous Dildos
Silicone
+ Nearly as popular as PVC
+ Warms up to body temperature quickly
+ Nonporous, which means you can sterilize it.
+ Hypoallergenic
- Only use water-based lube, silicone-based can damage it
- More expensive than Jelly Rubber, but no more realistic
VixSkin®
+ Nonporous, which means you can sterilize it
+ Feels just as real as CyberSkin®
+ More durable than CyberSkin®
- More expensive than CyberSkin®
- Due to its newness, not available in as many shapes and sizes
Glass
+ Can be easily warmed or cooled, just run it under the faucet or pop it in the fridge
+ Harder than any other dildo on this list, and just as hard as you need
+ Lasts for years and years
+ Easily sterilized: just pop it in the dishwasher or drop it in boiling water
- The most expensive of the dildos on this list
- Not recommended for a dildo harness due to rigidity
- Any damage, even a chip, renders this dildo useless, so don't drop it.
*Word of Caution: Make sure your dildo is made of Pyrex® or similar laboratory-quality glass.
Acrylic/Lucite
+The economical alternative to glass
• Just as easy to clean as glass
• Just about as hard as glass
• Lasts just as long as glass
• Cheaper than glass
- Not recommended for a dildo harness due to rigidity
- Any damage, even a chip, renders this dildo useless
- Doesn't pick up heat as well as glass