Full size sex dolls have provided sexual stimulation and gratification for men and women over the years. Recently, due to increased affordability of materials, they’ve become even more popular because they offer so much more than handheld sex toys.

Realistic features such as their own hair, molded body parts that feel like an actual human body, and ultra-realistic usable genitalia have made sex dolls more appealing and have provided countless customizable options. However, so many options means there is a lot to consider when making your purchase.

Sex dolls are available in both sexes and a variety of types and sizes, so it can be confusing when you have to choose a doll to buy amongst the wide range of dolls available. Therefore, it is important that you carry out a little research to help you choose the right sex doll that fits your needs and budget.

#1 Reason

You can purchase a full size sex doll for yourself for sexual adventure or companionship; for your partner, to fill a role or fulfill a fantasy: or for you and your partner to enhance your sex life. Whatever your reason, you must define them to help you decide on a doll to buy in order to guide you in choosing the appropriate doll. 

If you have a partner, even if he or she won’t be using the doll with you, it’s important to talk to your partner so they can understand your needs and insure that there won’t be any surprises. Everyone is different with different sex drives, so a sex doll can help manage those differences. However, always remember open communication is important in a successful relationship. A partner stumbling upon you using a sex doll that he or she didn’t know about is bound to create some difficulties.

#2 Budget

The price of sex dolls varies based on the size and the quality of material used in production. Full size sex dolls are usually pricier than small sized dolls and Silicone Sex Dolls can be more costly than TPE Sex Dolls. Therefore, you should consider your budget as the first decision you’ll make when shopping for a doll. If you’re just starting out and want to keep a modest budget but still have customization options, you can buy a Full Size Torso Doll which run less expensive than regular full size sex dolls as they do not have legs. 

Additionally, most doll manufacturers sell dolls with detachable heads. You can plan for the future by buying a doll with the intent to purchase an extra head from the same manufacturer so you can have the flexibility of a different experience without having to buy a second full size doll.

#3 Sex Doll Size

Now that you’ve established your budget, you can use that to help guide the size of the doll you’d like to purchase. Sex dolls come in a wide range of sizes, so you have to decide on whether you want a large, full size sex doll or a smaller doll. Before choosing a doll, you should keep in mind that large dolls weigh more than smaller dolls, and consider your ability to lift them easily when you need them.

#4 Sex Doll Design

Sex dolls are available in different designs, from dolls with ultra-realistic designs, to those who have exaggerated features such as extra large eyes or very tiny waists. Additionally, features like hair and skin color or pubic hair and labia color, many dolls can be customized to your exact preferences. There’s even fantasy and sci-fi types of features such as elf ears, vampire fangs and more.

#5 Sex Doll Maintenance & Care

Whatever design you choose, you should also consider how easy it will be to clean it. For instance, although dolls with fixed vaginas look more realistic than those with removable vaginas, they are more labor intensive to clean. 

You also should think about how to store the sex doll as you’ll want to keep your investment safe and protected. You'll need to be able to store your doll either vertically or horizontally without bending the joints to insure there are no permanent creases that develop on the TPE or silicone material. Most sex dolls either come with a vertical hanging option (the head detaches enabling the body to be hung from a closet bar). Or, for horizontal storage, you can include a storage case with your purchase to provide a more controlled and discrete option to store your doll.