A dildo can enhance the sex life of women, men and couples. For both women and men, it gives each of them complete control over the size, girth, depth and speed in which they are being penetrated. It can also add a little extra zing and variety during masturbation. Couples may find it exciting when engaging in mutual masturbation. It can also be very visually exciting to penetrate your partner with such a toy. It also has a health benefit. As women go through menopause, their vaginal walls tend to thin which can make intercourse painful or discomforting. Using a dildo regularly will help maintain vaginal tone by exercising the vaginal muscles.

What shape is right for me?

Realistics

Perhaps the best-known dildos in the world are what those in the business call Realistics. These can range in size from the modest to the enormous, with some models cresting 15 inches in height. A realistic dildo typically consists of a soft rubber material with a realistic skin tone. Many are molded directly from an actual penis, and have all the nuances you'd expect from the real thing.

Fans of adult cinema will rejoice at the sheer number of famous dildos available. Each year more and more stars have their penises cast in rubber to bring their fans the ultimate virtual encounter.

If you're excited by the look of a real penis, a realistic dildo may be the one for you. Some women find that these faithful replicas contribute to the erotic effect, while others find the realism creepy and off-putting. Again, to each her own.

Smoothies

As the name implies, smoothies are slick and smooth. Generally, smoothies are made of a rubberized gel-type material whose translucency adds that certain je ne sais quoi to the experience. Friction fanatics beware: these dildos may not be for you. Smoothies have a rounded tip and a smooth shaft. The sensations generated are completely unique.

G-Spot (curved dildos)

These dildos have a rounded end meant for G Spot stimulation. The G Spot is located on the upper wall of the vagina about 1/3 of the way up the vaginal canal. After insertion, the curved end should be pointing upwards towards your naval. While the idea is theoretically a good one, in practice the G Spot dildo isn't always precise enough to really hit every G spot. No G-Spot is the same - some women report not being able to find theirs at all - but nonetheless you still might want to give these a try.

Another popular use of these dildos is for male prostate stimulation. By all accounts the G Spot dildos get the job done in this regard.

For a variety of reasons, many women are looking for alternatives to penis-shaped dildos. Some of the most beautiful dildos out there look nothing like a penis. You'll find dolphin dildos, vegetable dildos, and even objet d'art dildos that resemble nothing at all.

It's difficult to generalize about these dildos because they come in such a variety of shapes. Have a look around at your favorite sex boutique, and you'll be amazed at what you find.