16 best dildos for penetrative play in 2025, according to experts

‘When exploring dildos — or any sex toy — it’s essential to think about the types of sensations you enjoy during sex or self-pleasure,’ Bere says. We don’t have a winner for you – each thrusting dildo would be a great addition to your sex toy collection. We’ve presented you with an attention-grabbing array of thrusting dildos, whichever you choose we think you’re in for a fun time. Part of the Her Fantasy sex toys collection, the Love Thruster is described as a personal sex-machine. The vibrator is a decent size, with a total length of 12 inches, an insertable length of 6 inches, and a width of 1.4 at its widest point.

Most toys only have 1 or 2 of these features (if any), so it’s important to think carefully about what’s important to you and what you’re looking for. There’s also straight-handled dildos that are great for use on a partner if you like to get really fast and rough with your hands. Suction cups are particularly useful for solo play and masturbation, as they allow you to mount your dildo to a wall, chair, or bathtub and thrust against it like you would a partner.

If you like the concept but not the size (12” long with a 2.25” head), the company makes variations. “I personally like the Plus and Mini models the best,” says Zoë Ligon, founder of sex toy shop Spectrum Boutique. There’s also a plug-in version if you’re craving extra power.

Again, this is a fairly niche category of toys, but there are inflatable dildos that can get incredibly big when pumped up. These provide an incredible stretch and sense of fullness, although you’ll need to know your limits before taking and inflatable toy to the max. But this kind of ergonomic grip is especially useful for solo toys Double Ended Dildo, as a curved handle allows you to pinpoint your own erogenous zones without straining your wrist too much. Lastly, some dildos fall more into the wand category and simply have a handle base for manual use. They don’t work well for harnesses and they won’t free stand like a balls base will.

I also found out that sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface before attaching the Mini Teddy made the suction force more reliable. You can see Mini Teddy attached to my kitchen window in the image below. Like Johnny, VixSkin Maverick has a startingly realistic look, a tapered head, a well-defined coronal ridge, and fine lines that mimic natural skin. The incredible detailing is cupped by the slight upward curve that simplifies G-spot or P-spot stimulation. Lastly, I loved VixSkin Johhny’s skid-proof base with realistic balls (image below).

Before working with Marie Claire , Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. Its texture, along with its width, make it quite realistic, and it even comes in three colors. Feast your eyes on this dildo-and-harness combo from Lovehoney.

We never thought we’d recommend inflating something inside your vagina, but here’s why you should never say never! This vibrating dildo from Satisfyer can be controlled via the Satisfyer app, but that’s not even the most exciting thing about it (ah, technology). If you’re looking for a guilt-free purchase, Blush also does its bit to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it produces, so their toys don’t just provide joy to you, but to the planet, too. But this precision doesn’t sacrifice flexibility, as it’s made entirely from jelly, so you can happily thrust away without worrying about that next day soreness. While jelly isn’t the most long-lasting material, at just £22 this is a great dildo for those experimenting with new types of sensations. Anyone watching while you use it will be able to see exactly what it’s touching, while its defined tip and balls deliver plenty of textured pleasure to your G-spot and perineum as you thrust.

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Other types of harness mounts for dildos (besides strapping to the groin) include thigh mount, face mount, or furniture mounting straps. A dildo is an object usually designed for sexual penetration of the vagina, mouth, or anus, and is usually solid and phallic in shape. Penis prosthetic aids, known as “extensions”, are not considered dildos. Some include penis-shaped items clearly designed for vaginal penetration, even if they are not true approximations of a penis.

However, the material is noticeably very firm, and rightfully so. It houses a semen reservoir and a squirting/vibrating dildo. Unfortunately, the firm design means people with sensitive G-spots might have to buy something different.