Beginner's Guide

5.1 Dolls as life companions

Sex dolls, highly realistic sex toys primarily used for sexual purposes, have evolved significantly from the inflatable dolls often depicted in movies and reports. Modern dolls, typically crafted from silicone or TPE, surpass real human beauty with attributes like long legs, a slim waist, large breasts, and delicate faces, embodying many male fantasies with their allure and purity.

Contrary to the stereotype that sex doll users are mainly solitary otaku with minimal interaction with women, about 30%-40% of our customers are married. Childless couples sometimes purchase these dolls to fill a void, treating them like a daughter, while widowed seniors may seek emotional solace through them. This raises questions about the role of love dolls: Are they merely sex toys, or do they serve as human companions? Can they emotionally substitute real people, and what impact might they have on real-life intimacy and relationships?

James' Experience with Sex Dolls

Sex doll enthusiasts like James form vibrant communities. In forums, they share experiences and socialize, similar to other hobby groups. "We often have our dolls seated on the sofa while discussing life, housing markets, and societal issues," says James, who hails from Canada.

At 34, James is outgoing and expressive, not immediately suggesting his more than ten-year journey with sex dolls. Living with his girlfriend, his living room is graced by two silicone dolls, treated as artistic decor rather than mere objects.

His interest in sex dolls sparked in college, initially as a hormonal curiosity but faded post-adolescence. The interest reignited at 31, after a challenging breakup from a three-year relationship, an experience akin to a divorce. This led James to rekindle his affection for dolls, giving him a renewed sense of direction.

"Ayame, my first silicone doll, has never been a sexual partner but more like a daughter to me," James reveals. His living room was once home to five dolls, but he relocated two back to his hometown due to his girlfriend's comfort.

For James, dolls represent a new chapter in his life, providing comfort after his breakup and bridging the transition to future relationships. "Even if one doesn't move on, it's fine. The dolls provide a perpetual escape to a beautiful world, far from the drudgery of reality," he says, smiling.

David's Journey with Mia

The photo series of Mia, captured by American artist David, left a profound impression. Mia, a silicone doll and David's imaginative partner, shared experiences with him akin to a real couple - sleeping together, shopping, and picnicking. These images, far from explicit, conveyed a poignant solitude.

David shares his motivation: "My journey with sex dolls began in 2005, stemming from a deep sense of solitude.

I'm no stranger to social interactions. But the loneliness hits when I return to an empty home after work or social events, or amidst a bustling crowd.

As a child, I believed my family, friends, and cherished memories would always be with me. Yet, over time, I realized I was losing them.

While studying art in Los Angeles, I endured a breakup. It was then I envisaged Mia as my fantasy partner and began photographing our life together. People come and go, but a doll remains. Capturing our moments in this fantasy world lends them a sense of eternity.

For two years, Mia and I were inseparable. Our daily life, filled with laughter, tears, joy, and loneliness, was thoroughly documented.

Onlookers often gave us curious glances; some even approached to touch Mia. I was indifferent to their reactions, aware of the unreality of our bond. The inherent loneliness of being human was an inescapable truth. Yet, a doll like Mia offers perpetual companionship, immune to death.

In essence, sex dolls are surrogates and fulfillments for real-life experiences. They echo aspects of love psychology but lean more towards possession and control. Real-life setbacks, difficulty in forging meaningful relationships, or unmet psychological needs find a haven in this virtual world.

While some might struggle to express desires to a living partner, a sex doll offers a form of satisfaction. They can't replace real humans, but they do help users cope with emotions, mend psychological wounds, and fulfill certain needs."

6.11 When you have a real relationship, do you still need a sex doll?

True intimacy involves equality and independence. Sex dolls often represent a desire for control in sexual dynamics, something more challenging with real-life partners.

Research indicates that a significant number of married men continue to masturbate. When sexual and emotional needs aren't aligned with a partner, alternative methods of satisfaction become necessary. In these instances, a sex doll can be a viable option to explore.

It's common for women to feel threatened by their husband's interest in sex dolls, with thoughts like "I've been replaced by silicone" or "I'm no longer appealing." However, such insecurities are often unfounded. A sex doll is merely an object, and its presence can actually lead to deeper insights into your relationship. Engaging in open communication with your partner about the need for a sex doll can be enlightening, helping to strengthen the relationship.

5.2 Beyond companionship: Other functions

5.21 Fetish

Another reason why sex dolls are popular is that they allow you to explore your wildest secret fantasies, fetishes, and kinky predilections while keeping your personal sexual interests private. Many people don’t feel comfortable saying that they get off on something that might be considered weird, unusual, or perverted. What you do in the exclusive company of your love doll is perfectly acceptable.

5.22 sex practice

By using sex dolls, you can exercise your sex skills and durability very well. Sex dolls are more realistic and immersive than any other masturbation tools. At the same time, the artificial alloy bones are installed inside her body, so she can perform various actions like real people, so you can have real simulated sex and exercise your powerful sexual ability.

5.23 Collecting and artistic photography

Some love doll collectors or owners collect love dolls in order to collect an art form. This usually involves dressing up the love doll and posing for photographs. Some love doll owners like to have their dolls photographed with a romantic element of lovemaking. Others, by contrast, prefer to photograph their love dolls individually in a variety of clothing styles, uniforms, and fantasy costumes.

6. Who invented sex dolls?

Sex has always been the craziest pursuit of mankind. The emergence and popularity of sex dolls is a manifestation of the rapid development of the sexual revolution. Today, we will trace the history of sex dolls to help you learn more about sex dolls.

16th Century– The first sex dolls were invented by Spanish sailors in the 16th century who have been isolated during long voyages. These female sex dolls were made out of sewn cloth and called “Dame De Voyage” in French, “Dama De Vinje” in Spanish. Later, the Dutch sold some of the dolls to the Japanese during the Rangaku period, and which is why sex dolls are still called “Dutch wives” today.

1918s– Austrian artist Oscar Kokoschka commissioned a life-size doll of Alma Mahler from German puppet maker Hermine Moos while he was in Dresden. But this doll did satisfy Kokoschka and he destroyed it at a party.

1930s– German surrealist artist Hans Bellmer, known as “the father figure of the modern sex doll”, has produced three more realistic dolls with increasingly sophisticated designs, which moved sex dolls further into the future.

1939s – 1945s– There are rumors that Nazi Germany made sex dolls for soldiers during World War II. But it has not been confirmed by reliable sources and is now thought to be a hoax.

1980s– The inflatable kind could be found in most sex shops during this period. But the inflatable material can only support a certain amount of weight or be reused before the seam deteriorates. So it was more suited to be gag gifts at a frat party than to actually withstand sex with a real human.

1996s– In the late 90s, the realism and practicality of sex dolls made a huge leap forward. The artist Matt McMullen began working on a lifelike silicone female mannequin, and made the first realistic sex dolls for those in need. The dolls are made of silicone material and have a poseable PVC skeleton with steel joints. He also started the company Real Dolls, one of the most popular sex doll companies in the world.

2005– Japanese sex doll company starts to rent out high-quality silicone sex dolls – Dutch Wives. By the end of 2005, there were more than 40 Japanese Forest Dolls stores nationwide. Thanks to the development of the Internet, it has become easier to purchase sex dolls online from the USA and Japan, which also stimulates global growth for sex dolls.

2007– A Japanese company invents the “Sexual Audio System.” They added an mp3 player with a built-in pressure sensor to the sex dolls’ breasts. Dolls from this period had detachable heads and could even be implanted with real pubic hair.

2009– The first male sex doll was made by Germans, named named “Nax.” It costs $10,000 and features “automatic erect penis” and “artificial automatic ejaculation.”

2010– The first Chinese sex doll was produced, and sold under the DS Doll brand.

2014– Chinese sex doll brand WM DOLLS is the first to use TPE material for sex dolls. The dolls are not only cheaper than before, but also more realistic. More and more Chinese sex doll manufacturers have sprung up, including YL, Dollhouse 168, 6YE Premium Doll, Irontech Doll, and Doll4ever and etc.

Over the years, the growing demand for sex dolls has spurred advances in Chinese sex doll manufacturing. Now, you can choose the skin color, body style, breasts types and so on to customize your own sex dolls according to your preferences. More and more new information of sex dolls will be updated here, so stay tuned!