12 Types of Dildos for your Sexual Bucket List

If you're considering adding a sex toy to your solo or partner play sessions, get ready to embark an a pleasure-filled bandwagon full of exciting sexual experiences and orgasmic enjoyment. We used to call that “spice up the sex life” but that statement is so cliché and most people try to avoid it, but that's really what it is! The dildo is a type of sex toy used for vaginal or anal penetration, but there's so much more to explore, like what are the different types of dildos and how do they compare.

In today's guide you'll learn about the various styles and designs so that when it comes time to browse our toy collection, you'll be able to find the best dildo to suit your preferences. Let's go!

1. Realistic

Most dildos look like a realistic penis because this is what they are meant to re-create. The sizes vary significantly from small to large to satisfy any sexual preference for penis size. Some are huge for extreme fantasy play, others are tiny for petite women and first time users. Looks matter and all the products here replicate the details of the real thing including veins and anatomically correct balls to provide the lifelike experience of penetrative sex.

Dildos with balls are not just a pretty appendage to make it look realistic, there is a purpose to this design: When inserted all the way, the balls make contact the thighs with a similar slapping motion you'll experience when fully engaged in hot passionate hard-thrusting sex. If this sensation piques your interest, we suggest considering a short dildo with balls to ensure it can insert it all the way - remember the vagina is only so deep!

The dual density dildo is most realistic feeling sex toy ever made. Dual density dildos are made using two layers of silicone (or TPE) to perfectly recreate the feel of a real cock. The inner core is denser than the outer layer so it feels exactly like real skin. The combination of these dual layers better imitates a real man's erection and adds a sensual softness unlike anything else.

2. Thrusting

Thrusting dildos have a shaft that moves up and down on a vertical axis. This motion is designed to imitate penetrative sex. They provide intense stimulation inside the vagina and most of them have a lifelike appearance and feel to better imitate the real thing. A typical thrusting toy will vibrate too further enhancing sensations for thrilling solo play sessions.

This advanced type of dildo enhances pleasure by combining automatic motion with powerful vibration and sometimes even a rotating head for internal stimulation while the thrusting action massages the vaginal walls.

We have several to choose from that feature a clitoral stimulator to hit all the right spots at once for a deeper blended orgasm. Our thrusting dildos range from simple shapes like a probe or penis, sometimes used for anal stimulation, to extravagant models that look more like a rabbit vibrator than a dildo.

3. Double Ended

If you want a touch of naughtiness in the bedroom, the double ended dildo is a popular option for kinky partner play. It's long enough for two partners to control, but still can be enjoyed for solo use.

There are two types of double dildos:

1. A straight shaft measuring between 12 - 18 inches long with matching penis heads on each end.
2. A “U shaped” toy designed for DP, or double penetration which is simultaneous anal and vaginal penetration.

Although you can bend the regular double header into a U shape, we find that the ones that are naturally molded that way are easier to penetrate into the vagina and anus at the same time. We have both types of double dildos in our catalog, so we recommend browsing through to see which style better suits your preferences. The experience and overall features of each design are rather different.

The extra long shaft of the straight option is a kinky delight to play with, the added length is easy to grasp so even if you never intend to use both heads at the same time, don't discredit this unique type because you'll find it easy to maneuver, and it will surely add a kinky air to your sex play.

4. Glass

There's nothing else than can compare directly to the feel of a glass dildo – the seamless, sensual glide, the heavy weight, the effect of temperature play – it all culminates into a fantastic sexual experience. Its one of those “you'll understand once you try it” type of things where words can't describe how they feel, you'll need to use one to understand.

This type of dildo is made of Pyrex style glass, shatterproof and won't break or chipped if dropped. (I'm sure it would be possible, but it's never happened to me). Glass sex toys have unique textures such that add a pleasant touch to your solo sex, see our options to compare the textures. Each toy provides a different experience yet always an amplified sensation because since glass is completely solid, the grooves, ridges and ribbed sections will stand out more compared to dildos of different materials.

Glass dildos are prized for their hypo allergenic non-porous qualities. It is the safest sex toy to use, the easiest to clean and it will never decay, melt or dry out. Consider glass dildos like a one-time purchase you'll never need to replace. It's an excellent investment for the budget minded.

5. G-Spot

When one thinks of a toy for the G Spot, the curved dildo is a type that's often overshadowed by the G Spot vibrator. Never underestimate the potential of the curved G-Spot dildo! It combines a realistic feel with the right angle to stimulate the G-spot. It also happens to be the best ergonomic shape for penetration while your partner wears it attached to a strap on.

Men use G-spot dildos to stimulate the prostate, or male P Spot. Guys typically choose a thin & small curved dildo style, of which there are plenty! Some of our curved dildos have a flexible spine inside the shaft. You can bend it and it will hold the angle you've chosen so you can customize the angle of entry for better comfort.

6. Anal

Anal dildos are the most popular choice for men, but women can enjoy them too since anal penetration produces intense sexual stimulation. Those interested in anal play can choose a beginner-friendly thin and/or tapered dildo for comfortable and easy insertion.

Guys everywhere are getting on the prostate stimulation bandwagon, and most products have a curved tip specifically for anal stimulation. Explore our choices of anal dildos for men & women. We have plenty of choices for the newbie and beginners looking to try it for the first time, but also have some large and thick options for men looking to upgrade their size for advanced prostate play.

Inflatable anal dildos are the top shelf choice for expert users offering a totally one of a kind feel that can never be replicated with anything else. For men, the addition of anal stimulation during masturbation makes his orgasm extremely hard and longer lasting. Ejaculations are fiercer than normal for a huge impact on his sexual enjoyment.

7. Strap Ons

Perfect for playful couples, dildos that you can strap on are the epitome of sexual sharing. We have strap ondildo kits available in our collection, but anyone can customize their own choices by combining a harness with any compatible dildo (any dildo with a flat base or suction cup that will fit inside the strap on O-ring).

We have harnesses just for men, unisex styles and also double penetration strap ons made just for lesbians. Strap ons are used by men with sexual dysfunction such as ED, but also simply to add extra sensations and new experiences in the bedroom. Basically any gender, sexual orientation or desire can be satisfied with the right strap on.

Pegging strap ons are becoming very popular, if you're new to the concept of pegging, it means the act of a woman who penetrates the man's anus when wearing a strap on, essentially gender bender and fetish play.

The hollow dildo is made for men who cannot get an erection, the flaccid penis is held inside the hollow core while waist & thigh straps keep the device in place on his pelvis. Strap on dildos, both hollow and filled, are a very popular toy for both straight and gay partners.

8. Harness Compatible

We have several pre made harness kits for couples, but if you're a seeking specific size, color shape or texture, check out the harness compatible dildos category (see them here) and browse through nearly a hundred additional styles that will fit a strap on. No one else offers as many combinations as we do here at TheAdultToyShop.

The most important feature to look for when selecting a harness compatible dildo is a suction cup or flat, circular base. These can be mounted to a harness O-ring for hands-free play. If the base is not flat, the shaft will slide right through the ring and fall off.

Pick a harness only, then add it with a dildo for the strap on and voila – you've now created your own unique combo! The best part? You an always come back and pick another attachment when you get bored of the old one.

9. Squirting

Dildos that cum offer a brand new style of interactive erotic play. Squirting dildos have a narrow hollow center with an opening on the tip of the penis head. A reservoir contains fluid (you can use water or cum lube) and when you squeeze or press the plunger, it squirts!

Some ejaculating dildos are completely self contained, the reservoir is located in the testicles. The best squirting dildos have a bulb that attaches to the base of the cock, or it can have rubber tubing that attaches to a separate plunger or syringe style applicator. We feature both variations in our range of products, look at the pictures to see how each one works and the method of ejaculation.

Formulas of lube that looks like cum or fake semen recipes to make your own cum for ejaculating dildos abound throughout the internet and some people like to use egg whiles as the ejaculate, but we advise against that because the tubing & reservoir can be difficult to sterilize, so bacteria growth can be a problem.

10. Suction Cup Dildos

A feature so popular and versatile in the sex toy world, suction cup dildos are awesome because not only can they be used in a shower, bathtub or strap on harness, but the suction cup base is an excellent handle for your hand to hold. Press it on the palm of your hand and thrust away! We love it's kinky properties and they're ideal for couples who enjoy a good adventure in the bedroom.

Most suction cup bases are extremely powerful, others are not, so we've mentioned in each description how powerful the suction base is on any particular toy, see our product selection to find out what the suction cup base is like on each item.

The most common reason a lady will use a suction cup dildo is to stick it on the shower wall or on the floor for riding. The wall dildo, as it's also known, allows her to bounce and thrust hands-free. It's truly the only hands-free dildo styles.

Additionally, the suction base dildo fits in pretty much any strap on harness O ring so they are all harness compatible for couples seeking a new attachment for sex play.

11. Vibrating

Like the cherry on top of a sundae, the motor inside a vibrating dildo is the perfect enhancement to complete the experience. Sure it may reduce the realism because men don't vibrate, but it will increase the strength of your orgasms and provide extra fun during foreplay. The buzzing sensation inside the vagina amplifies the feeling of the muscles clenching during orgasm.

The motor is positioned in one of 2 places:

1. Under the penis head for deep internal vibration
2. Mid-shaft for vibrations near the vaginal entry

These two opposing placements feel vastly different from each other, but you'll never be able to know where it is from the photographs, so in each product description we've written where the motor is located. Explore the category to find out more about how each product functions. Most are battery operated, but some options are powered by remote control and rechargeable internal batteries.

We think that vibrating dildos are a great choice because if you don't want to use the vibration, simply leave the motor off; but if you want extra stimulation, load up the batteries and activate it! You can also use a bullet vibrator for clitoral stimulation to add a bit more spice to your experience.

12. Jelly

Not all jellies are created equal! Most people assume that “jelly” means soft, but that's not always true. We have several firm jelly dildos that are perfect for a hard thrusting good time, but also soft jelly for an easy, gentle experience. They are also made from different materials such as silicone and TPE, not just gel rubber or PVC, they don't feel like a real penis compared to realistic dildos made of TPE or silicone, rather jelly feels slippery and slick instead providing a different type of experience for the user.

The main reason someone would choose a brightly colored sex toy is for discretion – perhaps they don't want a toy that looks exactly like a penis, but want to replicate the feel of one at home. To have a pretty color like blue, purple or pink dildo adds a touch of femininity and class to your sex toys collection.

In the past, jelly toys were made with softening materials called phthalates that were found to be toxic for the body. Thanks to the health conscious evolution of the sex toy industry, gel dildos are now non-toxic and phthalates free with several sex toy manufactures making body safe and lab tested gel dildos.