Purchase, Usage, Safety, and Care Guide
There's something genuinely liberating about a dildo. No batteries dying at the worst possible moment. No motor humming away when you'd prefer silence (though there are vibrating dildos out there). Just pure, unapologetic penetration at exactly the pace you want, the depth you crave, and the intensity you choose. Think of dildos as the trusty, ever reliable partner in your pleasure toolkit, the one that never disappoints, never needs charging, and somehow always knows exactly what you need.
So whether you're standing in front of Club X's collection feeling slightly overwhelmed by options, or you're someone who thinks you already know what you want but secretly wonders if there's something better out there—this is your guide.
While vibrators dominate Australia's sexual wellness conversation, dildos represent a distinct and growing market segment—one appealing to those seeking penetrative pleasure without dependence on batteries, motors, or charging cables.
Dildos represent approximately 22% of Australia's sex toy market, with non-vibrating penetrative products accounting for significant growth within the broader sex toy category valued at $150 million annually.
The market reflects sophistication in materials, design, and engineering. Medical-grade silicone dildos have virtually eliminated the low-quality, porous alternatives of previous decades. Glass, stainless steel, and premium materials now dominate premium segments, offering sensations entirely distinct from vibrating alternatives.
Dildo Types Explained
Classic/Realistic Dildos
Realistic dildos mimic natural anatomy—typically featuring tapered heads, textured shafts, and veined designs. They're the foundational dildo category, offering intuitive, familiar sensation that many find immediately approachable and satisfying.
These dildos appeal for straightforward reasons: the recognisable shape makes positioning and angling instinctive, requiring no learning curve about how to angle or apply them. The texture variation from veins, ridges, and varied surface textures creates complex sensation patterns during movement—every stroke feels different depending on which part of the dildo contacts your internal tissue. Size variety is comprehensive, accommodating all anatomies from petite to well-endowed preferences.
Silicone realistic dildos offer soft, flexible, warm-to-the-touch sensation that feels approachable. Dual-density silicone features a firmer core with softer exterior, mimicking natural anatomy more authentically while providing satisfying internal pressure. Glass realistic dildos deliver firm, weighty sensation perfect for G-spot targeting and temperature play—allowing you to warm them in hot water or cool them in ice water for amplified sensations.
G-Spot Dildos
G-spot dildos feature distinctive curves or angles specifically engineered to contact the sensitive G-spot tissue 1 to 3 inches inside the vagina on the anterior (front) wall. This specialised design transforms G-spot exploration from frustrating guesswork into exquisite, reliable pleasure.
The pronounced curve or angle deliberately bends to position the tip directly against G-spot tissue for maximum stimulation efficacy. G-spot dildos are typically narrower than realistic dildos, allowing easier insertion while maintaining firm pressure against target tissue where it matters most. The shorter overall length focuses on internal pleasure rather than deep penetration, making the design deliberately intentional about what sensations you're seeking. Firm material preference is particularly important for G-spot targeting—glass and stainless steel excel because they maintain firm pressure without yielding, delivering the consistent contact these sensitive tissues demand.
Prostate Pleasure Dildos
For penis-owners exploring internal prostate stimulation, specialised dildos feature curves engineered to contact the walnut-sized prostate gland 2 to 3 inches inside the anus on the anterior wall. Regular prostate stimulation produces sensations distinctly different from external pleasure—often resulting in hands-free, full-body orgasms that feel fundamentally different from penile-focused pleasure.
Prostate-specific dildos make exploration intuitive rather than guess-and-check, taking the uncertainty out of internal male pleasure and transforming it into deliberate, satisfying sensation.
Curved Dildos
Curved dildos without extreme specialisation offer gentle angles allowing multiple pleasure zone access: G-spot, A-spot, and prostate, making them excellent for explorers unsure which specific zone appeals most. The curve accommodates different anatomies and different targeting preferences, so you're not locked into one specific sensation profile.
These versatile designs appeal because they offer genuine versatility, the gentle curve feels less extreme for first-time internal explorers, making them psychologically approachable for those nervous about internal play.
Double-Ended Dildos
Double-ended dildos feature insertable ends on both sides, offering multiple configuration possibilities depending on what experience you're seeking. Synchronised double penetration inserts both ends into the same person, creating internal/external simultaneous stimulation or dual internal pleasure from different angles.
Partnered configuration positions one partner inserting one end while the other partner inserts the other end, creating shared sensation and synchronised rhythm that feels deeply intimate. Curved double-ended designs feature both ends curving inward, allowing comfortable solo double penetration—the curves position both ends for optimal sensation without requiring contortionism or awkward positioning.
Strap-On Compatible Dildos
Specific dildos feature bases or flanges designed to secure into strap-on harnesses, enabling the wearing partner to penetrate with hands-free power. This transforms the penetration dynamic entirely, the wearing partner controls depth, pace, and intensity while remaining completely hands-free, creating a fundamentally different power dynamic than traditional partnered penetration.
These designs transform experiences by enabling genuine power exchange beyond just the physical sensation.
Suction Cup Dildos
Dildos featuring strong suction cups allow attachment to smooth surfaces—bathroom tiles, windows, furniture—enabling hands-free pleasure through controlled positioning or movement against the stationary toy. Completely free hands allow for additional stimulation or simply relaxation while remaining engaged with penetration. Angle and height are completely controllable, letting you find perfect positioning without partner input. These designs work beautifully for solo exploration, providing self-directed penetration without hand fatigue from manual control.
Materials
Dildo material directly impacts sensation, safety, and longevity. Understanding material differences ensures informed choices that align with your body and preferences.
Medical-Grade Silicone
Non-porous silicone is hypoallergenic, durable, and easy to clean. Platinum-cured silicone (superior to peroxide-cured) contains no chemical residues, making it the safest choice for intimate use and eliminating concerns about leaching harmful compounds.
The sensation profile features soft to moderately firm depending on formulation, warming naturally with body contact and remaining flexible enough for comfortable penetration while maintaining firm enough internal pressure to provide satisfying sensation. Non-porous construction means silicone won't harbor bacteria, making it easy to clean and maintain. Quality silicone lasts for years with proper care and actually improves with age, becoming more pleasant to use over time rather than degrading.
Borosilicate Glass
Non-porous, exceptionally durable glass is perfect for those preferring firm sensation that feels dramatically different from softer materials. The sensation profile is completely firm and smooth, cold initially then warming to body temperature as you explore. The weightiness creates distinctive sensation impossible with silicone, providing satisfying internal pressure that many find more satisfying than softer alternatives.
Special benefits include temperature play possibilities—heat glass in warm water or cool in ice water to amplify sensations and create entirely new experiences. Glass excels at G-spot and A-spot targeting because firm pressure reaches these pleasure centers with unmatched intensity and consistency. Glass is the easiest material to clean—you can boil it, run it through dishwashers, or sanitize with extreme heat without any damage whatsoever.
Stainless Steel
Medical-grade stainless steel offers extreme firmness and weight, perfect for intense G-spot or prostate stimulation where firm, unyielding pressure matters most. The sensation is exceptionally firm and smooth with cool temperature and remarkable weight—the heaviness alone intensifies sensation in ways softer materials cannot replicate.
Special benefits include intense pressure creating internal sensation against pleasure zones that's impossible with softer materials. Temperature play responds beautifully to heating and cooling, with stainless steel retaining temperature changes longer than other materials. Complete durability means stainless steel never degrades and lasts indefinitely, becoming a lifetime investment piece.
Materials to Avoid
Jelly, TPE, and TPR materials are porous, harbouring bacteria despite your best cleaning efforts. These materials degrade over time, becoming less pleasant to use with each session as they break down. The sticky surfaces attract dust and hair, making them feel unpleasant and requiring constant vigilance about cleanliness.
Traditional latex presents similar problems: it's porous and difficult to sanitize completely. Allergic reactions are common, making latex problematic for many users despite its historical prevalence.
Cleanliness and Care
Before First Use
Wash thoroughly with warm water and mild soap to remove manufacturing residues and dust. Air-dry completely before first use. This simple step ensures you're starting with genuinely clean equipment.
After Every Session
For medical-grade silicone, hand wash with warm water and mild antibacterial soap, ensuring you rinse thoroughly until water runs completely clear with no soap residue remaining. Pat dry with microfibre cloth and air-dry completely before storage. This routine prevents bacterial proliferation and maintains product integrity throughout years of use.
For glass and stainless steel, wash with warm water and neutral soap then wipe dry with a clean cloth. These non-porous materials are easier to maintain than silicone, requiring less careful handling while still maintaining perfect hygiene.
For porous materials (jelly, TPE), wash gently with warm water and mild soap. Avoid soaking if not waterproof. Dry completely before storing. Never fully disinfect porous toys, so cleanliness between use becomes extra important because deep sanitisation isn't possible.
Special Consideration: Anal Play Hygiene
If you've used your dildo anally, wash for 1 to 3 minutes with warm soapy water to ensure complete cleanliness before storing.
Storage
Store in clean, dry, breathable pouches, never sealed plastic bags that trap moisture and encourage bacterial growth in humid conditions. Keep away from direct sunlight which can degrade materials over time and in store cool locations that maintain material integrity. Store individually to prevent material interaction or cross-contamination between different toys.
Between-Partner Hygiene
If sharing dildos between partners, apply fresh external condoms each time to prevent bacterial transfer. Never transfer from anal to vaginal use without changing condoms or thorough washing—bacterial transfer causes infections requiring medical attention. This protection matters far more than any embarrassment about taking precautions.
Safe Usage: Preventing Discomfort and Injury
Dildo safety is straightforward—respect your body and use common sense combined with awareness of your own comfort signals.
Before Use
Inspect thoroughly for cracks, tears, or material degradation. Damage harbors bacteria or causes tissue irritation, so retire damaged toys immediately without hesitation. Water-based lubrication is genuinely essential—it reduces friction, enhances sensation, and protects tissue from unnecessary stress. Club X provides complimentary Liquid Silk samples with every order—a premium choice that genuinely improves your experience.
During Use
Pain is a stop signal that deserves immediate respect—discomfort during arousal is normal, but sharp pain is not. Stop immediately if pain develops since pain indicates potential tissue damage or inadequate lubrication. Listen to your body carefully: sensation buildup is normal during G-spot or A-spot exploration, but if discomfort develops rather than pleasure building, stop and reassess what's happening.
Anal play requires special consideration since the anus doesn't self-lubricate. Generous water-based lube is mandatory—never attempt anal play without abundant lubrication since friction causes immediate discomfort and potential tissue damage.
Aftercare
Mild soreness sometimes occurs after intense sessions and typically resolves within hours as tissues return to normal. Persistent pain, bleeding, or unusual discharge warrant medical attention without shame since your sexual health is medical health deserving professional care when needed.
Making Your Purchase
Your Experience Level
Beginners should start with shorter, narrower dildos in soft silicone—roughly 4 to 5 inches insertable length with 1 to 1.5 inches diameter—that teach you what penetration sensations genuinely excite your body without overwhelming size. These foundational choices provide approachable entry into dildo exploration.
Intermediate users, once comfortable with basic penetration, can explore specialised options like G-spot targeting, curved designs, or slightly larger dimensions around 5 to 7 inches length and 1.5 to 2 inches diameter. This level introduces more specialised sensations while building confidence about your preferences.
Advanced explorers can pursue larger sizes (7 to 9+ inches), specialised materials like glass or stainless steel, or complex double-ended designs that require anatomical knowledge and established comfort with penetration.
Your Sensation Preferences
Honestly assess what genuinely excites you: do you prefer subtle internal pressure or intense fullness? This determines size and firmness choices more than almost anything else. Do you want to explore G-spot, A-spot, or prostate specifically? Choose dildos engineered for these zones rather than hoping a generic design will work. Do you prefer flexible, yielding silicone or firm, intense glass and metal?
Material Preferences
Soft silicone works best for beginners—comfortable, flexible, easy to control, and forgiving of positioning mistakes. Firm silicone provides more pressure than soft silicone while maintaining flexibility, creating a middle ground that many people find optimal. Glass or stainless steel suit those prioritizing firm pressure and intense sensation, working beautifully for G-spot or A-spot targeting where sustained pressure matters.
Understand that material shapes sensation as much as size—a small glass dildo delivers different sensations than a small silicone dildo despite similar dimensions.
Size Considerations
Insertable length—the portion actually inserted—is the crucial measurement. Most expert recommendations suggest 4-7 inches for average users, 7-9+ inches for those seeking deeper penetration. Girth or circumference directly impacts sensation intensity: slim options run 4-5 inches circumference (ideal for beginners or those preferring less intensity), average options run 5-6 inches circumference (the most versatile range), and thick options run 6-7+ inches circumference (for those seeking intense fullness).
Industry data reveals that most customers choose 5-7 inches insertable length with 1.5-2 inches girth—a sweet spot providing satisfying sensation without intimidating size.
Design Aesthetics
You'll see this regularly, so aesthetics genuinely matter. Does the design appeal to you visually? If you find your dildo visually unappealing, you're less likely to reach for it, making aesthetics directly impact usage frequency. Choose something you're genuinely excited to see.
Specialised Purposes
Choose pronounced curves specifically engineered for G-spot targeting if anterior wall stimulation appeals to you. Select deeper-reaching designs with appropriate curves for A-spot exploration if deep vaginal targeting interests you. For prostate pleasure, choose dildos with curves pointing toward the belly to reach that gland effectively. If temperature play interests you, glass or stainless steel accommodate heating and cooling beautifully. For strap-on use, select dildos with compatible bases or flanges designed for harness integration.
Brand Reputation
Established brands like LELO, We-Vibe, Magic Wand, Magic Touch Fun, and Playboy Pleasure have earned reputations through consistent quality and transparent material information.
Budget Allocation
Budget dildos ($20-50) offer soft silicone options perfect for initial exploration but may lack advanced features or premium materials. Mid-range options ($50-120) provide better materials, specialised designs, and greater durability, often representing optimal value for money. Premium dildos ($120-300+) feature glass, stainless steel, specialised engineering, and exceptional design, representing investment pieces lasting for years.
Quality dildos—chosen thoughtfully, used safely, and cared for properly—provide years of intimate discovery and satisfaction. They're investments in yourself, in your pleasure, and in your sexual empowerment that genuinely pay dividends through years of reliable use.
Club X stocks premium dildos from trusted brands like LELO, We-Vibe, Magic Wand, Playboy Pleasure and Magic Touch Fun. Every product reflects commitment to your pleasure and safety. Our knowledgeable team understands that dildo selection is deeply personal—we're here to support your journey with expert guidance and genuine care.
