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Sex dolls are becoming more and more human-like and are increasingly popular among people who use them for sexual pleasure and self-stimulation. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for sex dolls has nearly tripled, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the UK. With people spending more time at home and having less opportunities to meet others, sex dolls have become a perfect alternative for many lonely individuals. Many doll brothels attract a variety of clients, including men who are sexually inexperienced and husbands seeking more variety in their sex lives.
Building a Perfect Woman
Modern sex dolls are now more realistic than ever, with a mixture of melted rubber and plastic making them feel more human-like. With various options for customization, customers can choose the appearance of their doll, including eye color, skin color, hair style, and even nail polish. They can also choose the size of the vagina, mouth, and anus. In some cases, customers can even choose whether their doll has pores or pimples.
This variety of options turns on Thomas, a regular customer of a brothel offering sex with dolls. “I like that I can look at and touch the dolls before sex,” Thomas adds. “I can choose whether she should have soft or firm breasts. I like the soft ones, it’s more realistic.” He can also choose the type of vagina. “The permanently installed feel much better.” He is cautious about revealing his preference for dolls to others due to fear of being judged.
Another advantage of rubber dolls in comparison to real life sex workers ist that the former can be fully disinfected after each use. Therefore there is no risk of getting infected with a sexually transmitted disease, Covid or any other seasonal virus, such as common flu.
Dolls for Shy Guys
When Thomas had sex for the first time, he was over 25 years old. The woman lying on the bed in front of him did not have any name at all – she was a plastic and rubber mix in the form of a sex doll. “Her eyes didn’t look at me, they stared at the ceiling,” Thomas recalls.
After struggling to approach women and feeling uncomfortable at the thought of a conventional brothel, Thomas found solace in the doll brothel, where he was able to relax and indulge in sexual experiences with dolls. He finds the process of choosing the physical features of the doll, such as its breast firmness and type of vagina, to be a turn-on. He also appreciates the lack of pressure to perform and the ability to try different positions without any judgment.
However, Thomas acknowledges that there is a difference between having sex with a doll and a real person. He misses the tenderness and other intimate aspects that come with human interaction, and views sex with dolls as more of a form of masturbation.
Loneliness Drives the Business
An anonymous CEO of a sex toy company, explains why the business of sex dolls is booming. “We have reached a point where relationships with real people are not for everyone,” he says. “My customers have told me that they no longer look for a partner in the real world. People today simply do not have the time or drive, so they take something that at least gives them some sexuality and cuddles.”
A sex doll maker from Vienna says that the business is better than ever, thanks to Covid “The demand has increased by 300 percent due to the pandemic.” He’s not surprised by this development, after all, the brothels have been closed for long periods of time “There are many lonely people who struggle with real-life connections and need to release their sexual tension somewhere,” explains the doll maker. “They aren’t hurting anyone by sleeping with dolls.”
The high-quality models, which weigh 35 kilograms and are made of a plastic-coated steel skeleton, are not cheap at all. The prices start at 2,000 euros. “Currently, I offer three models between 7,000 and 15,000 euros. Normally, up to 30 different variations,” says the creator of the dolls. You can choose a template or a custom-made design. Even the vagina can be molded according to the client’s specifications. The cheapest one is made of a normal silicone tube and for a high-quality one a 3D model of a real woman is used. Yes, you read that right. An artificial vagina cannot get humid by itself yet (that’s where gel comes in handy) but such technology is sure to be developed soon.
All dolls can be warmed up to the normal human body temperature of 36 degrees Celsius. Therefore another benefit of sex dolls is that some customers use them to cuddle with instead of turning up the heating in the winter.
History of Sex Dolls
The history of sex dolls dates back centuries, with sailors making human-like figures from leather and rags for self-stimulation. However, the first proper sex doll was commissioned in July 1918 by Austrian painter Oskar Kokoschka, who asked the doll maker Hermine Moss to make a lifesize figure of his former lover. It turned into a scandal, as the Viennese public became widely aware that Kokoschka had a life-sized, anatomically correct doll, modeled after Alma Mahler. The doll was meant to serve as a replacement for his lost love but disappointed him so much that he soon destroyed it. Kokoschka quickly realized that it did not fulfill his emotional needs and that he longed for a real human connection. In recent years, the life-sized Alma doll has been recreated based on Kokoschka’s plans.
Sexpuppets in Popular Music
The topic of sex dolls has been addressed multiple times in popular music, particularly by New-Wave, Punk, and Heavy-Metal bands. In 1981, the former New-Wave singer and later Austrian Art State Secretary Franz Morak recorded a song called “Abwaschbar” that praised an inflatable rubber doll.
The most famous songs about sex dolls are “In Every Dream Home A Heartache” by Roxy Music and “Sally (Be My Girl)” by The Police. Both songs were considered “offensive” by the BBC in the 1970s and were not played on the radio.
Frank Zappa dedicated two of his songs, “Ms. Pinky” and “Little Rubber Girl,” to the topic of sex dolls. The German Thrash-Metal band “Sodom” addresses the relationship between humans and dolls in their song “Die stumme Ursel.” The German band Trio, on the other hand, placed a sex doll at the edge of the stage during their concerts, explaining that they needed a woman on stage but there was none at home.
A Psychological Perspective
As a psychologist, I agree with the statement that sex and intimacy play a crucial role throughout our lives. Social isolation can have a detrimental impact on mental and physical health, especially as people age. I too, believe that human sex dolls could offer benefits to those who do not have a life partner. Individuals who have lost a partner due to death, divorce or separation, or those with disabilities who may struggle with finding a partner, often find comfort in the ability to engage in sexual activity and not feel so alone.
However, I caution against replacing all social interaction with rubber dolls. Establishing long-term relationships with dolls in order to avoid human interaction could lead to a deprivation of the valuable experiences that come from interpersonal relationships. While the question of whether sex dolls can be a valid form of human connection will likely become more complex as technology advances and we become able to interact more realistically with human-like robots, for now I advise against relying on them solely for emotional and intimate connections.
In conclusion, the popularity of sex dolls reflects the changing times and people’s needs and desires. With the rise of customization options, they are becoming more human-like and more acceptable to society. Whether they are used for sexual pleasure or as a cuddly companion, sex dolls are a trend that will likely continue to grow.
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