Cyberskin- is the hottest new material. Called by other names such as Ultra Skin it is very realistic in texture and feels just like real skin.
Silicone- is considered the top of the line. The reasons are the texture (soft, non-porus, velvety surface), easy to clean and it warms up to body temperature.
Realistics - are made of soft rubber material and colored with a realistic skin tone. Many adult stars are the models for these molds.
Jellies - are soft, pliable, have a translucent quality and come in lots of festive
colors. Because they are more rounded and smooth they have a different sensation that the standard texture dildo.
Lucite - are inflexible, easy to clean, nearly indestructible, but do not warm as easily to body temperature. They should be considered when you want hard penetration.
G-Spot (curved dildos) - these dildos have a rounded end for G Spot stimulation. After insertion, the curved end should be pointed upwards towards the naval. Another popular use for this kind of dildo is male prostate stimulation.
Non-phallic Dildos - It doesn't have to be shaped like a penis to work and there are lots of alternatives to the penis-shaped dildo.
Anal Dildos (Butt Plugs or Anal Plugs) - are designed specifically for anal insertion. They are flared at the base so as not to get lost. They are manufactured out of the same dildo materials mentioned above and come in many different sizes and colors. There are also anal probes which are are plugs mounted on a handle.
Double Dildos - are constructed with a head at each end. This toy can be shared by two people at the same time or inserted in the vagina and anus at the same time.
Double dildos can be either the same size on either end or can be purchased with different dimensions. The key to a double dildo experience is positioning and practice.
Strap Ons (Harness) - A dildo strap-on can either go around the hips or thigh. The harness is made of straps that radiate out from a central ring where the dildo is placed and then radiates out resting against the body. Only a dildo with a flared end will work. The best strap ons are made of leather or
nylon and have tight fitting rings, buckles or velcro. When purchasing a strap on you need to consider the size of the dildo that you want to use.