Buying a sex doll - a buyers checklist

Buying a sex doll – a buyers checklist

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Buying a sex doll – a buyers checklist

So, you want to buy a sex doll? That’s great news and you’re in the right place, here at Cloud Climax we love to share our knowledge to help people enjoy real doll ownership.

Sex doll owners make up an exclusive group of people who enjoy an emotional and uplifting relationship with their dolls, but as with any relationship, it isn’t all about fun, there’s also a commitment to look after your doll that many people don’t think about.

In our experience there is a lot more to owning and looking after a sex doll than the obvious fun bedtime encounters, so we’ve created this article to help you understand what’s involved in the owning and caring for a sex doll to help you choose the right doll for you so you can enjoy all that doll ownership has to offer.

Purpose – why are you buying a sex doll?

The first question to ask yourself is “why am I buying a sex doll?”

Most people assume everyone that buys a sex doll wants to have sex with it – and many do. However, many people also buy dolls for companionship, as models for their photography or art or just because they love to collect dolls!

Of course, buying a doll for one reason doesn’t stop you enjoying them in other ways, but understanding the primary reason for buying your doll can affect the choices that you make.

If you want to use your doll as a model for your photography you should choose a doll with a very high level of realism and that is easy to manoeuvre into different positions.

If you plan to use your doll almost exclusively for sex in your bed your priority might be towards the body type you find most attractive and exciting.

If you are a lover of technology and must have the latest gadgets you’ll be tempted by sex robots and high-quality love dolls with AI capabilities.

Understanding what you want to use your sex doll for and how you will use her is the first step in choosing the right real doll companion for you.

Budget – how much can you afford to spend on a sex doll?

We thought we’d put budget next because it is the first big step into ownership.

Sex dolls are complex objects that are manufactured to very high standards in high tech factories overseas, so they are going to be a significant financial investment.  The big factor affecting the cost of a sex doll is the materials and specifications of the doll. The more high-tech the materials, greater functionality and more personalised the doll, the more expensive they will be.

The very cheapest type of sex doll is a vinyl inflatable sex doll, and while these blow-up dolls might have been associated with rowdy stag and hen parties in the past there are more sophisticated models available now that are a cheap choice as an entry-level sex doll.

As a rule, foam bodied dolls are cheaper, TPE sex dolls are in the middle of the price range and silicone bodied dolls are the most expensive. Realistic sex dolls and dolls with a high level of detail are more expensive than simpler models. Robotic sex dolls or ones with artificial intelligence capabilities are at the very top end of the budget.

Many sex dolls can be customised to your preference, from eye colour to storage options, to vaginal hair, so the more personalised your doll the more expensive it will be.

Please beware of very cheap sex dolls, if a sex doll site is selling TPE and silicone sex dolls at a significant discount to anywhere else please don’t just press the “buy now” button and wait for your silicone lover to arrive.

Do some research and ask yourself why the doll is so much cheaper. A good place to start is on the sex doll owner forums to see if the retailer is listed as a reputable supplier.

Double-check their delivery and returns policy – for example, many retailers in the UK dropship and pass your order directly to the overseas manufacturer. While this may save some money, it also means that as soon as they’ve taken your money you have to just wait for a tracking number and your doll is imported directly to you in your name, not of the company you have paid.

At Cloud Climax we prioritise customer service and never dropship, we have a UK warehouse which means we can keep a range of dolls in stock and have every single doll delivered to us to double-check it before it arrives with you. We deal with all the delivery logistics from shipping to import forms and taxes so you don’t have to. It also means that if a doll arrives damaged or incorrect to your order we can deal with it on your behalf. With Cloud Climax you are not landed with a dodgy doll to sort out yourself.

Buying a sex-doll should be an enjoyable experience, not a stressful one!

Of course, everyone likes value for money and sex dolls don’t have to be super expensive there are a few ways you can enjoy sex doll ownership on a smaller budget. Choosing a doll from existing stock tends to be cheaper than having a doll customised to your specific tastes.

Some doll ranges include half-dolls that are at a lower price than a full-bodied doll, which many owners find just as satisfying.

Keeping an eye out on our discount and offers pages is a great way to make the most of your budget too, sign up to our newsletter to be first to hear about any special offers we are running.

Ongoing sex doll care budget

Having a monthly budget for looking after your doll is another part of the financial commitment when you buy a real doll. Even the most basic sex doll will require an ongoing care and maintenance budget of a few pounds each month in cleaning products and lubes to keep your doll fresh and enjoyable. The more complex your doll, the more maintenance they will need over the long term to keep them in good condition.

Below is a list of some of the things you might include in a care budget for your doll, some of these will be one-off or occasional costs and some more frequent, depending on how often you use your doll and for what purpose.

Personal care items

  • Mild soaps and shampoo for cleaning the body and hair
  • Baby powder, cornstarch or body powder for powdering the skin after drying
  • Towels for drying the doll – some people recommend a chamois leather or microfibre cloth as it leaves no residual fluff
  • Water-based lubricants for enjoying sex with your doll.
  • Condoms to make cleaning the interior after sex with the doll easier. Some people prefer using female condoms in the doll if they don’t enjoy wearing condoms themselves
  • Sex toys for styling or heightened sexual experience with your doll

Clothing, makeup and accessories

  • Hairstyling products
  • Makeup if you want to change the look of your doll’s face
  • Lingerie, clothing and accessories for styling your doll
  • Protective clothing to maintain doll integrity – eg socks over delicate toes or as mittens over delicate fingers, bodies or onesies to protect from dust or staining when not in use.

Material care of your doll

  • Material specific care products – eg mineral oil can be used for TPE dolls
  • Material specific glues to repair tears and holes
  • Mechanical care kit for dolls with metal skeletons
  • Material appropriate paint for refreshing any faded or stained areas

Storage and movement

  • Towels and blankets to wrap your doll when not in use
  • Storage box or other storage facility
  • Wheeled chair or stool to easily and safely move your doll about the house

Time – how much time do you want to commit to enjoying, caring for and maintaining your sex doll?

After money time is the next big resource that you need to think about when becoming a real sex doll owner. Put simply, the more you use your doll the more time you will need to care for them.

Most owners love caring for their doll and enjoy the feelings of nurturing that looking after the doll gives them. As enjoyable as looking after a doll is, it does take time, so it is important to factor that into your decision.

Caring for a sex doll isn’t just about the time it takes to clean them after use, it includes the time it takes to learn the skills to look after them – from how to wash and store them to how to style a wig or fix a broken finger wire.

The more time you can invest in learning about and caring for your doll the longer they will last and the more enjoyment – both active and nurturing that you’ll get as an owner.

Sex doll owner forums are a fantastic place to learn about doll care and maintenance as well as being a place for owners to build friendships and show off their beloved dolls.

Care and maintenance – do you have the skills or are you willing to develop the skills for doll ownership?

As we’ve talked about above, sex dolls need regular care and maintenance and you may find yourself developing skills you’d never dreamed of before.

From applying makeup and hairstyling to mechanics and material repairs, there’s a lot of new skills to learn as a real doll owner. If you aren’t ready to take on these skills then perhaps full doll ownership isn’t for you at the moment and a realistic vagina or ass is more appropriate for you?

Storage and privacy – do you the space to store a sex doll?

Where are you going to store your sex doll? Lifelike sex dolls range in size from 150 to 180 cm and should be stored either lying down or standing up. It will be useful to have prepared space and appropriate storage for your doll before they arrive, but if you haven’t found the perfect storage solution they can be stored in their shipping boxes.

When deciding on which storage solution to use you may want to think about the space available to you, your budget for storage and if you want to have your doll on display or not.

There are five main ways people store their sex dolls;

  • Hanging
  • Standing
  • Boxed
  • In bed
  • Sitting

In general, life-sized sex dolls should be stored in a way that prevents creasing and flattening of the material they are made of.

Hanging

Some sex dolls have a removable head with a hook on the neck for hanging. Use an s hook to hang them from an existing clothes rail or install a doll specific hook.

Standing

Dolls with metal skeletons and standing feet can be stood upright. Whether your doll is out on display or put away in a wardrobe or cupboard is up to you.

Boxed

There are doll specific boxes and cases that are designed especially for sex doll storage, however, there are many non-doll specific options including storage boxes and storage beds that fit seamlessly into modern decor.

In bed

Many doll owners who are single store their love doll in bed, not only is this an easy option that means you don’t have to find extra space or buy extra storage, it also means you can benefit from a nightly cuddle with your doll.

Sitting

Like the bed storage, using a chair is a space and cost-effective solution to storing your sex doll and is great for people who want to display their doll or have them as a companion in their life.

Fitness and mobility – choose a doll that suits your fitness level

Just as dolls come in different sizes, they also come in different weights. If your fitness levels aren’t very good or you have mobility issues choosing a lighter doll that you can more easily manoeuvre without risk to your or your doll is important.

Shorter dolls and dolls with slim figures tend to be lighter than their taller and curvier counterparts.

Sex dolls can be tricky to manoeuvre and you’ll have to take all of their weight yourself, so we advise learning safe lifting skills to keep you and your doll fit.

Sitting your doll on a wheeled office chair to move her is a much easier way to move them than lifting and is safer for you too.

If you are able to improve your fitness and strength levels before your doll arrives it will make handling the doll easier, if your mobility or strength is limited then we do advise buying a smaller, lighter doll. We have dolls with removable limbs too so these are a good alternative to a full moulded doll as with the limbs removed they’re a lot easier to manage.

Emotional commitment, are you ready to form a relationship with your doll?

Many doll owners form a deep bond with their dolls. While it may be a simpler dynamic than a relationship with a person, the process of caring for a doll requires an emotional commitment that often surprises people.

There is immense satisfaction to be gained from nurturing and looking after another person that needs you, and this is a dynamic that many doll owners find replicated in their relationship with their doll. They cherish and delight in their dolls, treating them as a true companion and showering them with attention, care and even presents at Christmas.

Like all relationships, the more time you spend with your doll and caring for them the more rewarding the relationship will be.

While every sex doll is subject to its owner’s desires, it is also dependent on its owner for all its care needs, being honest with yourself about the amount of time, money and commitment you’re able to make will help you choose a doll that’s best for your needs.

At Cloud Climax we prioritise customer care and owner satisfaction, we want to help you choose a doll that you’ll be happy with and will give you enjoyment and satisfaction for years to come. We’re always happy to answer any questions you have and to guide you through the buying process, click on the chatbox to talk with one of our team or send us an email at sales@cloudclimax.co.uk.

To find out more about sex dolls visit our Ultimate Guide to Sex Dolls.

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