A tapered tip is perfect for your first foray into dildo fun. It’s great for easier insertion and if you are exploring going bigger in width. Combined with plenty of lube, the tapered tip can be a much smoother and gentler ride. If you’re choosing a dildo that also has a textured shaft, a tapered tip might be a nice way of easing into that extra stimulation.

Smooth: smoothness is a great choice if you are just starting out exploring penetration, vaginal or anal; if you are wanting to increase size or if you want a gentler experience. If you’re choosing a dildo that’s curved, or with a head, then that might be enough stimulation already, so a smooth body could be a good choice. Smooth, slim dildos are a great choice for getting into pegging or gentle anal penetration.

Ridges: we’ve positioned these a little way up from the base because you know what can feel good? Extra stimulation as the dildo moves in and out of the vaginal opening or the anus. Ridges are a great choice if stimulation from the act of penetration itself gives you pleasure. So you can keep feeling that with each thrust.

Ridges feel good on both smooth and curved dildos.

Twist: The twist texture brings the most intense sensations for stimulation throughout the shaft. Depending on the speed you move it, it can have a rumble kind of effect and really feel like it’s hitting all the spots all at once. Used slowly it can help you tune into all the different sensations and ways you are being stimulated.

If you’re into pegging and anal penetration, the twist texture can be a step up in exploring how that feels; because there are so many nerve endings here, it can be pretty intense!

The twist texture works best with the straight shape so that you can feel it on all sides at the same time.

Waves: The waves texture will enable you to feel stimulation from the body of the shaft and there’s also slight variation in width as the waves dip in an out. The waves are smooth and gentle, so it’s a less intense effect than the twist, but the change in width as you move in an out can give a really satisfying, expansive feeling. If you are drawn to the in and out feeling of the width, then this texture is best selected without a head.

If you’re into pegging and anal penetration, the waves texture can be a next step in exploring the gentle change in girth and how that can feel moving in and out.

This is really dependent on your body, what girthyness feels good for you and if you want to explore increasing width. Our widths are measured as a diameter, and at the widest point of the shaft.

Slim toys, such as 1 and 1.3 inches are perfect for pegging, beginner or gentle anal play, and for anyone preferring low-key vaginal penetration.

1.6 and 1.9 inch toys are much girthier and great if you want a more fuller or stretched feeling.

The head adds slightly more width too, (which can feel amazing) so bear that in mind. For example: if you select a 1.3” width with a head, then the head will be approx. 1.4” wide – dreamy!

This isn’t just a question about how deep you want to go, also what position(s) will you be using it in? remember you don’t have to use the whole length just because it’s longer.

Shorter lengths, such as 5” and 6” are great for strap-on sex, anal play and if you want to explore deep and connected positions without feeling like it’s too long.

Longer lengths such as 7” and 8” can be great if you are exploring positions where you can’t get right up close, like spooning and standing; or if you are using it solo, controlling with your hand or suctioning it to a tiled wall.

Vagina owners – did you know your cervix moves? During your cycle, your cervix actually moves so sometimes you vaginal canal will be shorter and sometimes it will be longer. When you’re aroused you vagina can also stretch and elongate, so you might want to step up to something longer or wider as you get more turned on.

A standard, flat base, is perfect for wearing as a strap-on. It means it will sit flush against your body and that can be clitorally stimulating for the wearer and help give you better feeling with what you’re wielding.

A suction cup is great for solo play or if you want it to be versatile. It will stick hard to any flat surface, such as tiled walls, baths, tables, chairs, cars… up to you!

Firstly think about what you’d like to feel, would you prefer something more rigid, or something softer?

Smaller anal toys – harder is generally better as it makes them easier to insert and control.

Bigger toys – medium and squishier dildos can feel better and provide a bit of give or softer but fuller feeling if you are feeling a bit stretched.

Textures – A rich texture combined with a hard firmness will be very intense, you can soften the intensity of textures by choosing  a less firm silicone.

Positions – if you want to try positions that require a bit more bendiness from your dildo, for example, spooning or sideways styles, or anything awkward or acrobatic then you might want something that can bend with you.

Orgasm – research shows that as we get more turned on, a harder toy stimulates our erogenous zones more easily; and so if you’re planning on going hard, fast or know you want something more rigid to grip around, then choose a hard or medium firmness.