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Understanding Sex Dolls
History and Evolution of Sex Dolls
Sex dolls are life-like copies of the human body mainly used to satisfy people’s sexual desires during intercourse. It was enjoyed for the first time in Japan in the 1970s, and the toys were inflatable. Sex dolls by the early 1990s had the correct texture for human skin but the dolls felt hard to the touch. For example, some companies tried to produce dolls whose body structure would include internal skeletons but these were unsuccessful. In the 2000s, dolls produced in Japan resembled actual people as much as possible and felt like one’s skin. Currently, next-generation sex dolls are made of TPE and silicone, thereby taking on ever-increasing similarity to real people in terms of looks and texture. China, Japan, and South Korea developed into significant market players in this emerging segment of the sex business.
Are Sex Dolls Good: 3 Benefits of sex dolls
Sex Dolls and Emotional Well-being
Apart from the physical beauty of the doll, emotional closeness to the doll also plays an important role in doll owners’ testimonials. They write extensively about the comforting effect of the doll’s mere presence.(Ciambrone D.et al.,2017) Getting an interaction with a sex doll also has the advantage of boosting one’s self-esteem in terms of the body and sexual fantasies. It offers one a chance and an environment in which one can embrace his or her sexual orientation.
Sexual Health
- Avoiding infection: For single people or those with sexual dysfunction, the dolls are effective sex toys since the person is not exposed to sexually transmitted diseases. This can be particularly advantageous, for those with physical or psychological hindrances to the standard form of sexual intercourse.
Therapeutic Uses of Sex Dolls
- Dealing with Trauma or Sexual Disorders: Some therapists explain how living with a love doll (as doll owners often prefer to call them) can be a helpful and healing transitional process after traumatic experiences, especially when accompanied by professional therapeutic care. (Knafo D.,2015) Sex dolls are becoming common in therapeutic practices being used in the treatment of trauma or sexual-related disorders. It could mean that in a safe environment, those hurt can explore and transform painful experiences and indeed, be an avenue where people can relieve troubled spirits and bodies.
- Educational Role in Sexual Health: For purposes of education, sex dolls can be employed when teaching sexual education issues, safer sex practices, and further information about the human body. It is possible to consider them as a helpful instrument to enhance the existing programs of sex education and prevent the emergence of unhealthy perceptions of sexuality.
Practical Considerations when Buying a Sex Doll
- When selecting a sex doll, you might need to know the type of material that the sex doll is made from. Instead of going for cheaper dolls, use those that are made from quality materials that are safe for the body such as TPE or silicone material. Make sure the doll to be bought is from a reputable manufacturer firm with good hygiene and safety standards.
- Pertaining to the health point of view and durability, cleanliness is of the utmost importance when it comes to sex dolls. Upon each use, wash the doll gently with warm water and mild soap; drain the water well and pat it dry to avoid the growth of mold and bacteria. The doll has to be packed and will remain in its dust-proof bag or other appropriate container, making sure the conditions for it are clean and dry.
- A sex doll also needs to be washed and well-maintained frequently to ensure you get the best experience from the product. Take a bath with a mild non-rough soap and water after use of the doll then rinse and dry to ensure that it does not develop mold or bacteria. After use, it is best to keep the doll clean and dry in a dust-free area or put it in a dust-free plastic bag to preserve the doll.
Conclusion
With the openness and progress of technology and concepts, more and more people know about sex dolls, acknowledge sex dolls, and have enough awareness and comprehension of one’s own desires. There’s nothing to be shameful to satisfy and please oneself and there is no need to have psychological and moral burdens. In today’s world when interaction through the Internet has become almost a norm and distance relationships are getting closer, sex dolls can be a real and useful addition to your sex life.
References
Ciambrone D, Phua V, Avery E. Gendered synthetic love: real dolls and the construction of intimacy. Int Rev Mod Sociol. 2017;43(1):59–78.
Knafo D. Guys and dolls: relational life in the technological era. Psychoanalytic Dialogues. 2015 Aug 12;25(4):481–502. doi: 10.1080/10481885.2015.1055174.
