When the discussion of sex toys comes up, people tend to gravitate toward vibrators. But while vibrators are great and come highly recommended, in a world of so many sex toys, it seems almost unfair to skip the toy that started it all: the dildo. Long before battery-operated or rechargeable toys existed, there was the good ol’ fashioned dildo. So old, in fact, that the oldest dildo is reportedly 28,000 years old and made of siltstone. That’s right: long before people were buying silicone and glass dildos, human beings were getting their rocks off with, well, rocks.
Dildos are an important sex toy to have in any sexual arsenal because of their versatility. They’re not just great for vaginal penetration, but they can be used anally and orally and shared (if they’re double-ended), and they can fulfill any sexual fantasy if you want to be creative.
“Even if fingertips are one of the best and cheapest ways to pleasure yourself and/or a partner, dildos can be a miracle,” says Laurène Dorléac, founder and CEO of Climax, a virtual platform that teaches people with vulvas how to pleasure themselves. “If you are alone and want to explore deep spots in your vagina, I recommend buying a toy designed for G spot stimulation that can also be used for A and O spots. If you’re [with a partner], toys should be viewed as something that can enhance the experience . . . [dildos can] provide additional stimulations and thus create better sexual satisfaction.”
But finding the best dildos to meet your needs isn’t always easy. You can invest in the trial-and-error process and eventually realize you’ve found your soul mate in dildo form, or you can take a look at the list ahead. When it comes to dildos, these are the best you’ll find.