Among the most colorful and intricately shaped toys, vibrating dildos and dongs allow a person to completely individualize playtime.  Sizes for dildos and dongs can vary greatly, as can shapes, colors, textures and control types.  Dildos provide something for everyone.

Vibrating dildos are designed particularly for penetration.  While they can be used for clitoral stimulation and other ideas, the main design of the vibrating dildo is to use it for insertion, adding the other functions like vibration as a secondary source of stimulation.  With that in mind, size matters.

The first, and most important, fact to consider when browsing for dildos is size.  Dildos can range from as small as four inches long all the way up to eighteen inches long!  Needless to say, selecting a giant dildo in some cases would be useless.  One such dildo – the “Great American Challenge Dildo” – is fourteen and a half inches long and altogether dwarfs a twelve-ounce beverage can used for scale in its photo.  The good news is that many other dildos range from six to eight inches in length, so giant isn’t the only option.

We have a range of dildos that can provide a perfect selection for whatever size a person desires.  With such a range, it is easy to see why dildos can be found for anyone.

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After the size decision is settled, a user can then personalize the choice.  Some dildos are uniquely shaped to create a specific sensation, including beaded, ribbed and ridged dildos.  Others adhere to a more life-like ideal, but with all kinds of color variations, sure to please many tastes.  Some are double headed, making it possible for two partners to share in playtime, while others are double headed and bendable, making it possible for multiple points of stimulation, or even dual insertion.  A good dildo favors a creative mind.

Functions on vibrating dildos can vary.  Some provide simple vibrations at multiple speeds.  Others allow for patterns, such as vibration, pulsation or even escalation – increasing the length and intensity of vibrations.  Some dildos provide a rotating action, allowing the shaft of the dildo to rotate while inserted, adding another sensation still.

As for control types, vibrating dildos can come with a variety of control functions.  Some offer remote control alternatives, some come with a dial base, some provide an easy on/off control and a few have more complex control options.  With dildos, as with most vibrators, the number of functions provided will generally increase the number of control functions on the toy.

Vibrating dildos also encompass a wide range of construction materials.  Several varieties are constructed from jelly, or rubber.  In recent years, many more vibrating dildos are being built from silicone and TPR materials.  These toys generally last longer and are much easier to clean.  With all of these options, flexibility of the material is key.  Some dildos are constructed from plastic.  These dildos will have less flexibility than those constructed from softer materials.

As for color, as we’ve already discussed, vibrating dildos can become a personal fashion statement!  Some are constructed with bright neon-like colors.  Others can be glittered (inside the material, no need to worry about glitter on the outside), or plain pinks, reds, blues or greens.  Options even include a few glow-in-the-dark models.  Whatever a user’s fashion sensibilities, a dildo exists to match them.

When selecting a dildo, it is important to make sure it will do what the user wants.  Many are waterproof, while others are not.  Users should always check to see that a dildo can go where they wish to take it.  And a good tip is to always check and see what power source the vibrating dildo will need.

Bill Turner, Research Analyst