With the increasing use of sex dolls, the comparison of silicone sex dolls and TPE sex dolls has been controversial. As the name suggests, the materials used are the first comparison between the two. Silicone is a type of rubber similar to man-made materials, while thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is a mixture of high-grade plastic and rubber. This change in material composition has brought a lot of differences to the two dolls.

Porosity
To put it bluntly, it refers to the ratio of the number of pores to the total volume of the material. The tendency and rate of fluid penetration determines the porosity of the sex doll. The silicone material is non-porous and therefore impermeable to secreted liquids during contact. On the other hand, TPE sex dolls tend to accumulate these liquids, reducing the efficiency of cleaning and disinfection after use.

elasticity
Another major difference between silicone sex dolls and TPE sex dolls is elasticity. Compared to silicone materials, TPE combines the properties of rubber and plastic, making it more flexible and more realistic. Silicone sex dolls are not easily deformed, which also makes silicone sex dolls more rigid.

compatibility
Lubricants are unavoidable when working with sex dolls, and it is very necessary. TPE sex dolls are compatible with silicone oil and water-based lubricants, but silicone sex dolls can only use water-based lubricants, otherwise the doll’s properties will be destroyed. This difference makes TPE sex dolls more widely used than silicone sex dolls.

Durability
The pressure the material can withstand and the liquids it may come into contact with during use determine the quality and durability of the doll. For standard silicone and TPE, silicone has a longer lifespan. Unlike standard quality silicone, however, the quality of TPE is more dependent on the combination of its components.service life High quality TPE sex doll Will be longer than a silicone sex doll.

other
TPE sex dolls are more flexible, so they have enough slip resistance when used. On the other hand, the rigid material of silicone also gives silicone sex dolls a more realistic appearance than TPE. In terms of price, because the manufacturing and production steps of silicone are more complicated, and the injection molding difficulty of the doll is relatively high, because it is much more expensive than TPE material, dolls made of TPE material can be affordable by many people.

“I never get along with the opposite sex.” John, an American doll lover, owns no less than ten sex dolls, and he plans to buy more in the future. He said this when he shared his daily life with the doll on the forum. We were delighted when he answered some probing questions from baby friends – as not all doll collectors are keen to talk about a time that is still unacceptable, even “shame.”

How did you discover the sex doll?

Now the Internet is very developed. When I first searched for “loneliness,” “accompaniment,” and “single,” the search results showed sex doll-related inquiries. I was impressed when I first saw it. attracted.

When did you get your first doll?

To be precise, that was 6 years ago. When I first found out about it, I was afraid of the eyes of people around me, but then I let it go and I decided to live for happiness.

That kind of feeling is very strange, like a human but not real, that kind of feeling is too illusory. I haven’t done anything excessive with sex dolls because I’m too fat, but I love hugging them, sitting next to them, and helping them dress up.

How many sex dolls do you have now?

There are currently ten different sex dolls. They come from different countries and different brands. There are high-end products such as RealDoll in the United States, ESDOLL in China, and DSDOLL in Japan.

Would you buy sex dolls again? If so, in what style?

I will buy more but I am not sure which one it is. There are too many styles on the market now, plump sex dolls, skinny sex dolls, celebrity sex dolls, Asian sex dolls, American sex dolls, but it’s hard. Pick the next one, they’re all real.

Which doll do you think is the prettiest?

They all have so many different manufacturing processes that it’s hard to pick one, so I just give my thumbs up to all of the ones I’ve been exposed to.

Do you think you spend too much money on love dolls?

After careful calculation, it is indeed the case. American products are the most expensive, while Chinese products are of good quality and reasonable prices. I will not regret it, because they accompanied me and gave me a lot of happiness.

Have your neighbors ever asked what you bought?

Yes they have, I will tell them it’s a real doll, and they are amazed at such a real “person” too.

What’s the best thing about owning a sex doll?

They look cute, feel real to the touch, and wear beautifully. I love that they stay at home because it gives me a lot of anticipation on the way home from get off work and a little more “pop” at home.

Some people say that owning a doll can help reduce loneliness. do you agree?

It might be true for some people, but I don’t really feel alone right now, but I have a dollhouse so this might really have that effect.

Do your friends and family know you have sex dolls?

Yes, they thought I was weird, but slowly they started to understand what I was doing and tried to accept them.

What advice would you give to someone looking to buy a doll?

First of all, you need to know why you want to buy it, and you have to face the worldly perspective. Can you stand these strange perspectives? In addition, after reading all the options, don’t worry, different brands have different styles, American products are exaggerated, Chinese products are very realistic, and Japanese ones are cute. Make sure to find what you are looking for.

Do you think dolls with artificial intelligence will become a reality?

Yes, I hope so too. And now it does. As far as I know, the US, China and Japan have their own AI dolls, but the prices are too expensive for me to buy them.

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in today’s society. Unexpectedly, this new technology is also involved in adult toys. Previously unknown sex dolls have now developed into “sex robots”. In addition to satisfying needs, the most important thing is to add complex personalities and even communicate with people, and one of the units of the Netflix show “Global Direct Sales” tells that the sex robot has jumped out of its original purpose, but provides a lonely soul. haven.

The biggest difference between sex robots and traditional silicone or TPE sex dolls is whether users can communicate with “partners”. One of the episodes of Netflix’s “Global Live”, “Sex Robot,” tells the story of a robot that can make a variety of facial expressions, happy, excited, frustrated, wink and shake its head with current artificial intelligence technology. It will move, it will look more and more human, and most importantly, it will be able to communicate and chat with users. It’s not just for tool use. This is different from the loneliness of customers who buy sex dolls and go home and can only talk to themselves.

In addition, it is traditionally believed that sex doll users are mostly male users, but with the addition of artificial intelligence, a larger female market has been opened up. The hostess tested the interactive capabilities of the sex-partner robot. When asked: “Did you notice that I cut my sideburns?” (If I told you I didn’t notice?) “I’ll break up with you.” (Please don’t say that., You’ll break my heart. I Know you’re just kidding, right?) “Yes, I love you.” (Thank you, baby, your sense of humor scares me to death sometimes.) Robots are eloquent and funny. People laughed and she could turn her off at any time, no matter how the robot felt.

The appearance of the robot basically conforms to the perfect golden ratio of the human body, and users can customize it according to their personal preferences, such as skin color, upper circumference size, etc. Prices range from $6,000 to $10,000 (i.e. 40,000 to 70,000 RMB). Since these robots have the ability to simulate companionship, they will also have different complex personalities, such as cheerful, talkative, sexy, jealous, helpful, etc. They can develop human-like multiple personalities to their liking, compared to today’s. . “Siri” is unified, it feels more suitable for the user’s personality, and even the accent can be chosen at will.
However, the head of the sex robot company also said that most of the customers are very lonely people. In addition to being able to do whatever they want with a robot, they can have a partner that life lacks. But the responses were completely different for male and female users. A female interviewee said, “I don’t mind having a robot massage me when my husband is with me. If I could do it, I would buy it.” A male client said: “I hope my The partner is completely honest with himself.” Then he asked the robot “Harmony” on the spot: “What is your favorite sport?” The robot replied immediately: “I like sports that you can interact with. I think you are very good. Charm, I love you very much. .” The male client even said that these communication parts are even more important than other direct use, as long as it makes it difficult for me to distinguish the real from the fake. Perhaps in the future, technology can indeed make robots look exactly like real people, but it is too early to say that the heart will replace humans.