The real deal
Inside the mind-blowing world of realistic sex dolls.
When you think about popular sex toys, you most likely imagine vibrators, dildos and rings. Few of us would consider investing in a sex doll.
After all, you’ve probably only seen them in wacky, quirky, eccentric documentaries.
They’re not actually something people invest in, right? Wrong!
Sex dolls are soaring in popularity and they’re looking more life-like than ever before.
From people who want to enjoy a girlfriend-like experience to those with a very specific kink, sex dolls are catering for a range of sexual fantasies as they redefine the sex industry.
Gabriela Rocha, CEO of Stuffgoodies (stuffgoodies. com), a leading provider of realistic sex dolls, shares a peak inside the mindblowing world of sex dolls.
She believes that dolls have risen in popularity as people have become more open-minded about sex.
‘We’re now much more willing to explore our sensuality and dolls are subsequently becoming more widely embraced,’ she says.
With some individuals simply not wanting life-long partners, and others struggling to socialise with real-life humans, people are exploring other options.
Gabriela explains: ‘I think people
The global pandemic has led to a spike in the industry
are prioritising relationships less. Relationships aren’t all about love and sex, they require commitment and resilience. As a result, lots of men especially would prefer to engage in casual sexual encounters and explore modern, alternative solutions – namely, sex dolls.’
Sex dolls come without commitment, and in our fast-paced, competitive world, it seems this is what lots of people are looking for.
Over the past year, the demand for sex dolls has risen.
As people have felt lonelier in their homes during lockdown, the dolls have proven to garden lots of widespread interest.
‘The pandemic has led to a spike in the industry,’ Gabriela explains. ‘Sexual exploration is a fundamental part of selfcare. We’re finding that lots of people are enjoying sex dolls for that reason.’
Whilst pubs and clubs have been shut, and we’ve been forced to reduce our socialising, some people have been sacking off dating apps for new alternatives.
‘These dolls are out of the ordinary, of course, but whilst we’re in lockdown, restricted to a mundane routine, that’s what’s capturing people’s imaginations,’
Gabriela says.
These inanimate objects also give users the opportunity to try out sexual fantasies that may otherwise
be turned down. ‘Simply put, nothing is off limits with a sex doll,’ Gabriela says. ‘Meaning you really can explore any fetish or kink that intrigues you,’ she says. From foot fetishes to bondage and fancy-dress fantasies, S&M and more – users are exploring kinks and sexual desires with