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A sex doll (also, joy toy, love doll, fuck doll or blowup doll) is an in the size and shape of a . The sex doll may consist of an entire body, or just a head, pelvis, or other body part (, , , , ) intended for . Sex dolls are made from various materials like , TPE (), or rubber to replicate a lifelike feel. These materials are chosen for their durability and realistic texture, enhancing the overall experience for users. The parts sometimes vibrate and may be moveable and interchangeable. Sex dolls exist in many forms, but are usually distinguished from , which are anthropomorphic creations designed to be able to engage in more complex interactions.
Cheaper sex dolls are , using air. These dolls, representing the lowest price range (less than US$75), are usually made of welded and bear only a passing resemblance to actual people. They have an artificial and typically crudely designed vagina or , but due to their affordability, many users are willing to overlook their shortcomings. They often burst at the seams after a few uses, although they are commonly given as and therefore many may not be used at all. In Russia, for some years the humorously featured participants river rafting on blowup dolls as a form of entertainment, but in 2013 the race was canceled on “health and safety” grounds.
Because of their ability to be posed in different positions silicone dolls are popular with artists and photographers as models.
In Japan, sex dolls are known as “Dutch wives”, which now refers to relatively inexpensive dolls. Their name originates from the term, possibly English, for the thick or , used to aid sleep in countries by keeping one’s limbs lifted above sweaty sheets. is considered to be the leading manufacturer of high-end silicone dolls in Japan, which started using another term “love dolls” around 1998 to distinguish their dolls from the image of inflatable dolls associated with the term “Dutch wife”. The term has stuck and is now used generally to refer to any high-end product. There is a business, Doru no Mori (Doll Forest) in , that rents love dolls and rooms to male customers. In March 2007 the Japanese daily newspaper reported that there are also rental businesses that bring the dolls to the customer’s home, and that the specialist love-doll magazine has a print-run of 10,000 copies per issue.
Some companies manufacture cloth sex dolls using the same technology that is used to create plush toys. With widespread cultural use of the internet amongst younger generations, numerous forums exist for amateurs who create their own sex dolls from fabric or other materials. There are even mailing lists for discussing techniques and experiences with (material love dolls) .
