A dildo is a sex toy that resembles the penis in shape, size and overall appearance. It is meant for bodily penetration during masturbation or sex with a partner or partners. It provides instant pleasure to lonely women or for women without their partners at a particular period of time.
First, dildos were made of stone, tar, wood and other materials that could be shaped as penis and that were firm enough to be used as a penetrative sex toys. Rubber dildos, usually incorporating a steel spring for stiffness, became available in the 1940s. Later, PVC dildos with a softer PVC filler became popular. Most of the inexpensive dildos sold today are made this way. In the 1990s, silicone rubber dildos became more popular, a trend that has continued as the prices have lowered.
Dildos are commonly used for vaginal and/or anal penetration purposes. Dildos are used by people of all genders and sexual orientations, alone or with others.
Some larger dildos are intended for visual appeal only and should not be used for penetration. Dildos can transmit disease between users in the same way as other forms of sexual contact and should not be shared among users where this is a...