There are many different types of sex dolls - and this doesn't just refer to male and female variants. A distinction must also be made between cheap sex dolls and more realistic models. So-called lifelike dolls are often made of materials that feel very similar to human skin. So it's no surprise that sex dolls are ideal for masturbation and spark the imagination.

Sex dolls are dolls that simulate sexual behavior and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials, often used as sex toys or to help people with sexual dysfunction.

The bottom line: sex dolls are mostly life-size replicas (mostly women, but also men) and occasionally animal bodies, used as sexual aids, especially in the field of masturbation.

In 2023, Sexdollpartner.com conducted a survey of the types of sex dolls currently on the market. The results showed that sex dolls can be roughly divided into two categories:

What both types have in common is that they both have so-called love openings that allow for sexual intercourse similar to intercourse.