How to Use a Dildo: Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary Self Pleasure

What Are Dildos?
Different Types
How Dildos Are Made
Choosing the Right One
Reasons for Usage
Anal vs Vaginal Dildos
Couples Play Dildos
Most Popular Size
Dildo Usage Instructions
Cleaning Your Dildo
Final Words
Top Selling Dildos

Dildos are an age-old method for spicing up your sex life. Men and women have been using them for centuries to give themselves and each other pleasure. They can be used in the anus, vagina, or mouth in almost any context you could think of.

This is probably one of the most versatile sex toys of all time. No matter who you are, there’s probably a dildo for you.

What Are Dildos?

what are dildos

Dildos are sex toys that usually look like penises, but they don’t have to in this day and age. The main point is that they’re toys made for penetrative pleasure.

Dildos can be used alone or with a partner. They can be used in foreplay or during sex to penetrate someone. Some vibrate, whereas some are made just to penetrate.

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Different Types

Dildos can look very realistic and simulate the real appearance, size, and texture of a penis, but they can come in different shapes, textures, and sizes.

Dildos can be made from plastic, silicone, glass, metal, or rubber. Styles include:

Realistic, lifelike
Standard, smooth, semi-realistic looking
Textured
Double-ended
Strapless or strap-on
Vibrating
Squirting
Made for multiple types of stimulation like clitoral and vaginal
Unicorn horn-shaped
Anal

Within all of these styles, there’s a variety of sizes and colors. You can also find dildos that are battery-powered or remote-controlled.

How Are Dildos Made, and What Are They Made Of?

Because dildos can be made out of so many different materials, the way they’re made depends significantly on each variety. A glass dildo could be made either by hand or with a mold. Silicone and other plastic dildos are made with a clay penis-shaped mold.

Vibrator and unique-feature dildos have a more complicated process of being cast, given the mechanics required. Usually they’re partially made from plastic.

3D printed dildos are made by special printers that can manufacture objects. 3D printer dildos are unique because they can mimic the shape and size of a specific penis in an exact way.

How to Choose the Right Dildo?

choosing the right Dildo

To start with, there’s no one “best dildo” out there. People use these toys for various reasons. It’s a very personal act to buy one.

While there are lots of technical characteristics and traits to consider, choosing a dildo should be something you do from the depths of your desire. It’s not logical, and you shouldn’t base it on the messages you receive from culture or any individual person. Keep that in mind when reading about various technical specifications.

What Are You Using It For?

First question: Will you be using the dildo to masturbate with, and if so, are you looking for an anal option or a vaginal option? Perhaps you want both. Maybe you want both and something that vibrates.

If you’re thinking of using the dildo with a partner, talk to your partner about what they want. Together, you should discuss if you’re going to use it for anal play or vaginal play and buy one accordingly.

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You should also try and find a size that’s similar to your partner’s penis or a size that looks comfortable to you. If you’ve never been penetrated before, consider starting with something small.

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The Difference Between Anal and Vaginal Dildos

Vaginal dildos are different from anal dildos, as they typically have a curvature in them for G-spot stimulation. Dildos made for anal use are a little straighter and have a flared base on their bottom so they don’t get lost in the anus.

Anal Dildos

While technically you can use the same dildo in the vagina as in the anus, never use it directly from the anus to the vagina. The anus has bacteria inside of it that will give the vagina infections. If you want to go from one to the other, use a condom on the dildo during anal use and take it off for vaginal penetration.

Strap-Ons, Suction Dildos, and Double-Ended Dildos for Couple Play

If you’re using the dildo on a partner, you might want to try a strap-on dildo harness. While you can always use your hand, this is probably the most convenient and interactive way to engage in dildo play with a partner.

Read: 18 Best Strap-On Vibrators and Wearable Dildos

Some dildos have a suction mechanism on the bottom so you can attach them to a surface. This ensures that the dildo won’t move when you use it. These can be fun for partner play because you can watch your partner pleasure themselves, or you can interact together while one of you uses the toy.

Double-ended dildos have two ends that you can use for penetration. They can function as a double-penetration dildo or a fun way to use a toy simultaneously with your partner.

What’s the Most Popular Size?

The most preferred size for a dildo is 6 inches — slightly over the average penis size, which is 5.2 inches.

There’s a lot of talk about length, but what about girth? The average American man’s girth is 1.5 inches.

While those are the averages, dildos come in all sizes. You can even find options longer than 10 inches. People often suggest using your partner’s penis size to figure out a dildo size that will fit you best. If your partner doesn’t have a penis, just use the average penis size to estimate what might work the best.

How to Use a Dildo?

Whether you’re using a dildo on yourself or with a partner — and especially if you’re using it in the anus — you should invest in a lubricant.

If your dildo is made from silicone, use either a water-based or oil-based lubricant. You could also put a condom on the dildo and then use the silicone-based lubricant as a protectant layer.

Apply the lubricant to where you’ll be using the toy, and then apply lubricant on the dildo itself. Remember, no sex is too wet. Lubricant can protect from chafing, friction, and rashes. Don’t be afraid to use a healthy amount of it.
After you’ve applied the lubricant, slide the dildo into either the anus or vagina. When you insert it into the anus, you may want to go slower than in the vagina, especially if it’s your first time using one in your anus.
The dildo should slide in smoothly and feel comfortable. If it feels uncomfortable, take a step back and either put on more lubricant or change the way you’re doing it.

If you’re ready for more and the dildo is inside you, either you or your partner can start playing around and moving it up, down, and all around. Explore the sensations that it creates and find what makes you feel the best.

How to Properly Clean Your Dildo After Usage?

For silicone, glass, stainless steel, hard plastic, or wooden dildos with motors: Use hot soapy water and a towel to wipe down the toy before and after you use it. You can also apply an anti-bacterial product after you wipe it down.

For a deeper clean: If your dildo is made of silicone, steel, stone, or any durable material, you can try and take the motor out and put the dildo in a pot of boiling water or run it through the dishwasher.

The Final Word

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed all of us to our edges and given us a lot more time at home. Masturbation and/or great sex can be an excellent stress reliever. It can also better connect you to yourself and those around you.

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