2024 Ultimate Sex Doll Shopping Guide
Introduction
The sex doll market is a complex category. While much information is transparent and publicly available, if you observe carefully, you’ll notice significant price fluctuations among different retailers. Even within the same retailer, sex dolls priced between $500 and $2000 can look quite similar. Therefore, you shouldn’t hastily associate love dolls solely with men or women, as this might cause you to overlook some details. You can’t be sure if these nearly identical dolls will meet your expectations. Although you may never find a doll that satisfies you 100%, you can strive to get closer to that ideal. This article will help you achieve that goal.
The Right Time to Buy a Love Doll
Choose an appropriate time to buy a sex doll, when you are clear-headed and moderately aroused. This way, you won’t make decisions impulsively due to hunger or lose interest because you’re too full. Additionally, retailers often have discount promotions during major holidays. At Rpsexdoll, we always maintain the most reasonable prices and discounts, something our loyal VIP customers appreciate.
Listing Your Doll Requirements
Before purchasing, make sure you know what your ideal sex doll should look like or what features it should have. It’s best to write these down. If you don’t want to spend the effort searching, you can provide this list to the retailer and see if they can help. Here’s an example list:
- Skin wrinkles, freckles, moles, skin tone.
- Breast shape and size, vaginal depth, anus, ROS head, teeth, tongue.
- Thigh length, arm length.
These are just superficial aspects. Most people overlook weight when considering adult dolls, which significantly affects the user experience. In my experience, 60-75 pounds is suitable for most customers. This weight range balances functionality and realism. If you prefer BBW sex dolls, you might need to choose heavier dolls to meet your needs.
Material of Sex Dolls
Currently, there are three main types of realistic dolls: TPE sex dolls, silicone love dolls, and hybrid adult dolls (silicone head & TPE body), ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. The internal structure is usually filled with a metal skeleton, providing both realism and support for various poses. In fact, the quality of the doll is largely determined by the skeleton. High-quality dolls use EVO skeletons, which have more joints with moderate tightness, allowing for more detailed poses. Ordinary dolls use metal joints that are softer and less sophisticated in their movements.
TPE Sex Doll
A full-size TPE sex doll requires a budget of around $800-1200, while a miniature sex doll is much cheaper. For example, a TPE love doll from WM costs about $1600. TPE is a common material with relatively low production costs, similar to materials used in data cables and medical infusion tubes. TPE granules are melted, mixed with naphthenic oil or paraffin oil, and injected into a mold with a skeleton. After solidification, the doll takes shape, feeling soft like a high-rebound sponge pillow.
However, due to its high porosity, TPE allows small molecules to slowly seep out of the larger molecular gaps. This situation worsens in areas prone to pressure. If not properly maintained or used destructively, the skin will start to crack and deform.
The heads of TPE sex dolls generally have less detailed features due to the hardness limitations of the material. Makeup is applied using oil-based sprays, and eyelashes and eyebrows are painted on. Hair is attached using wigs, as hair implants are not feasible. Surface details like wrinkles and veins can be created using spraying techniques.
Hybrid Sex doll
With a budget of $1000-1500, you can purchase a hybrid sex doll. While there may not be functional upgrades, it represents a significant aesthetic improvement.
In the industry, the heads of adult dolls, known as “head sculpts,” are sold separately and can be replaced. If a TPE head sculpt has a realism score of 4 out of 10 compared to a real person, silicone head sculpts typically score above 7, sometimes reaching 10. Silicone’s density supports individually implanted eyelashes, eyebrows, and even hair, offering superior appearance and feel. More stable skin allows makeup artists to be more creative. Generally, the eye color and face shape can be customized, and the makeup on silicone head sculpts, if not cleaned with harsh agents like steel wool, bleach, or makeup remover, can last over a year without fading, known as “S-grade permanent makeup.”
For dolls priced above $3000, more than half of the additional cost is due to the head sculpt because of the meticulous craftsmanship required. Detailed work makes these dolls more captivating. Differences in head sculpts priced at $200 and $600 might not be noticeable in pictures but are significant in person, akin to comparing 1080p to 4K resolution.
Some head sculpts feature movable jaws and mouths, which significantly increase the complexity of the manufacturing process. Each layer of the structure needs to be individually fixed in a mold. The tongue and throat structure must stabilize before adding the tongue and mouth. Once solidified, teeth are added, followed by the mouth. This labor-intensive process doubles the price. Dolls priced over $3000 are often considered art due to the level of detail and craftsmanship.
Some factories can create 1:1 custom head sculpts with a realism surpassing wax figures. However, custom head sculpts generally require written authorization from the person being replicated.
Some brands claim their love dolls are entirely made of silicone, but these advertisements can be misleading. In reality, these dolls have a layer of foam wrapped around the skeleton, with a silicone layer on the outside. This design is touted as a weight-reducing feature, resulting in dolls that are about half the weight of a full silicone doll of the same size. However, their actual lifespan is similar to TPE dolls, with the outer silicone layer prone to cracking.
Silicone Sex doll
With a budget over $1800, you can buy a full silicone doll with accurately replicated collarbone hardness. At this price range, differences are mainly in size rather than material feel and realism. Factors like height, body proportions, material quantity, and mold complexity determine the price.
Silicone dolls’ bodies are filled in layers with silicones of different hardness levels, providing a more realistic feel compared to TPE. The texture is relatively rough, and the weight is close to a real person’s, with a 170cm doll weighing about 40kg. Silicone dolls can perform nearly any pose you can think of, though extreme or high-difficulty poses should be avoided to prevent damage. Gentle handling is crucial.
Silicone, though superior to TPE, still requires maintenance. Regular cleaning with water and applying baby powder to prevent oil seepage and cracking is necessary. Hand and foot care also need attention.
Although silicone materials are superior to TPE, they still require regular maintenance. Clean your doll with water every few days to prevent dust accumulation on the surface. Apply baby powder to minimize oil seepage, as prolonged oil release can cause the doll to crack. Pay extra attention to maintaining detailed areas like hands and feet.
Considering Breast Size for Sex Dolls
You probably have an ideal breast size in mind, so you might think the choice is straightforward. However, I recommend that you carefully consider your size needs before making a decision, avoiding past experiences and biases. Both large and small sizes have their own appeal, but what will your true feelings be once the novelty wears off?
Choosing the right breast size isn’t complicated. Make sure it satisfies your aesthetic preferences in the long term. If you desire a perky shape, you may want to opt for sex dolls with moderately sized breasts. If you prefer a more relaxed, elegant look with natural flowing curves, dolls with droopy breasts are readily available in the market.
When it comes to understanding the feel of the breasts, it’s quite challenging. Everyone has their own subjective preferences. So, how can you get objective answers? I suggest relying mainly on videos. Through videos, you can visually assess the softness, bounce, droopiness, or firmness of the breasts.
By considering these factors, you can make a more informed decision that aligns with your long-term preferences and desires.
Other Details of Love Dolls
If your budget reaches $3000 or more, you can buy a doll with a very high level of realism. Compared to dolls under $1800, the first upgrade is the silicone material itself. Terms like “liquid silicone” or “platinum silicone” are mostly marketing concepts. The actual improvement in silicone involves purity and the proportion of different hardness levels. Each manufacturer’s formula is a closely guarded secret, but high-quality formulas offer a more realistic feel and less oil seepage. More expensive dolls have more carefully layered silicone during molding, with softer silicone in the chest and hips and different hardness in the elbows and knees.
Describing hardness and softness can be subjective, and many people can only imagine the feel before purchasing online. To help understand the tactile differences, a professional reviewer used a hardness tester to measure various doll parts and compared them with everyday items and real human hardness. For example, the waist and abdomen hardness of a premium silicone doll is comparable to an unopened pack of tissues.
High-end dolls also have more natural and smooth movements. For instance, sub-$10000 silicone dolls require 7.7 kg of force to move an arm, while dolls over $10000 need only 2.8 kg. The head sculpts have advanced to include precisely replicated oral cavities. At this stage, many buyers use these dolls as realistic figurines.
People’s Perceptions of Sex Dolls
I want to speak up for doll owners. Beyond the inconsistent standards of silicone dolls, there are widespread prejudices and biases. It’s undeniable that marketing often focuses on the sexual functions of these products. However, after exploring high-end products and talking to doll owners, we found unexpected insights. A significant portion of buyers are women who treat dolls as companions or extensions of themselves. They enjoy applying makeup and dressing up their dolls, which provides emotional satisfaction.
Another common purchasing motivation is the pursuit of perfection, not necessarily due to weakness or poverty, but from striving for an ideal state. Even those with wealth and status can feel inadequate when things aren’t perfect. A perfectly shaped, beautiful doll represents an ideal of beauty and provides emotional support and compensation in their lives. Given the rarity of perfection in life, owning a tangible representation of beauty is far from being considered abnormal.
Trying Out a Budget Doll for Beginners
If you’re buying a sex doll for the first time, you might be tempted to purchase a cheap doll to see if sex dolls are right for you. I must admit, this can be an effective strategy for some. However, in the sex doll market, there are significant differences in experience across various price ranges.
A more effective approach, in my opinion, is to consider buying a torso doll. They are relatively inexpensive and can give you an initial sense of what it’s like to own a doll. Moreover, if you eventually decide to purchase a full-sized doll, the torso can still be useful. On the other hand, a cheap doll might end up discarded or permanently hidden under the bed.
When your ideal doll exceeds your budget, I believe compromise isn’t the best option. You can opt for our installment plan or save up for it. No matter what, this is a significant investment, and I don’t want anyone to feel regretful about their purchase.
Additional Features
We offer additional features such as body heating, moaning, and suction devices. However, I usually advise my clients not to spend extra on these features, as the technology is still immature as of 2024. These devices have a risk of malfunction and might stop working unexpectedly.
Questions Before You Order
Be aware that promotional images can differ from the actual adult doll. I recommend contacting the seller for factory photos. Factory photos are taken after the doll is made and closely resemble the actual product.
Except for some stock sex dolls, such as those in US or European warehouses, which cannot be customized, regular dolls are customizable. You can design a perfect companion according to your preferences.
Why Choose Rpsexdoll for Your Purchase
- Secure Payment: No hidden fees, no sales tricks.
- Customer Care: We take every customer’s needs seriously. After the doll is made, we will send photos and videos to the customer. We only ship after getting the customer’s final approval. Otherwise, we continue to modify the doll according to the customer’s feedback.
- Price Matching: We match all competitors’ prices and refund any price difference.
- Return Policy: We offer unconditional returns for any damaged or unsatisfactory sex dolls.