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Sir Sir
We all know what pocket pussies and slab pussies are—how they work, how they're used. But blow-up dolls are in a separate category completely.

How do you feel about them? Do you enjoy them? Are they useful at all to your masturbation (or sex) sessions?
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10/26/2009
Sir Sir
I have never seen one attractive blow-up doll. The very thought of a blow-up doll even revolts me. It's like when I was a young boy and used to stick my fingers into blown up balloons—it's not a very pleasing or satisfying result, it was just fun for poking purposes.

I do not masturbate in the first place, but at least fleshlights and slab pussies are very attractive and actually realistic-lookin g. They feel good to touch, are good to move into, and much better than the feeling I've gotten in comparison to blown-up anythings.

Now, not to say that the idea is not nice—I like the idea very much. I just wish that they actually felt like real people. I would definitely get something if it was life-sized, felt real, looked real, and had a good weight to it that I could smoosh and hold. The price on one of those babies would be out the roof—but worth it? I do think so.

But it poses problems if it's too realistic with partners—is it like having another partner in your life? What would happen if the cops came to your house and saw your life-sized Cyberskin girlfriend in your closet? Would your actual partner be alright with you using her or bringing her into your sessions? What about male dolls?
10/26/2009
LiftedUp LiftedUp
I'm not big into blow up dolls, but did try one for a review for EF just for giggles. As I described in my review, having relations with one of these cheap dolls, is like screwing the dollar store vinyl inflatable pool toys... and they don't look much better either! Our experience was fun for my wife to laugh at, but no, we are not fans of blow up dolls, nor do we really see a place for them in our future.

As for the idealized doll that you are imagining (life-sized, real feel, nice look to "her", good weight, etc...) these dolls actually do exist already. They are called "real dolls" and you can see them here: link

Now I know you said that if a doll could satisfy those conditions, it would be worth it, but apparently these dolls run $6000 + !!!! To me, I can't imagine it's worth it... but then again, I've never tried one, or even seen one in real life. There's just way too many other things I could do with $6000 right now.
10/27/2009
JR JR
(EdenFantasys)
It's a simple matter of space really. Where would you keep a fully inflated doll? Sure, you may like the cardio of long foreplay, but wouldn't that leave you winded for your 5 mins of fun? What would you say to someone who opens up the closet door and finds a slumped over semi-inflated vaguely human balloon?

Blow up partners? no thank you
10/27/2009
Sir Sir
Quote:
Originally posted by LiftedUp
I'm not big into blow up dolls, but did try one for a review for EF just for giggles. As I described in my review, having relations with one of these cheap dolls, is like screwing the dollar store vinyl inflatable pool toys... and they don't look ... More
HAHA! Well, look at that! And yes, I agree about price, but I'd rather spend $6000 on one of those than hundreds on some of the other things. They're a bit creepy though.

Same for me, and I do not particularly use toys for masturbation, so there would be no reason to splurge on one of them. Six grand is a hell of a lot of money. I don't feel that any amount of sex is worth that.
10/27/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at this point with inflatable dolls that I have reviewed for the site

- With an $8.00 pump you can blow the doll up in like 90 seconds.

- A regular inflatable doll can be deflated and neatly folded into a gallon sized freezer bag and easily stored anywhere.

- An inflatable doll wearing a spandex bondage hood & an offensive metal band t-shirt makes a great addition to any room.

- Inflatable dolls are often cheaper than a lot of other male sex toys.

- There are plenty of both brick and mortar stores, as well as online store, that sell dolls but not Fleshlights. So in general they are more available.

- Even though the Fleshlight is the #1 selling male toy, I know people who have never heard of it. But everyone knows about inflatable dolls.

- The cool factor. It does seem that having and using a doll is more looked down upon than other toys.

- Of course the doll feels nothing at all like the real thing. However, the one $25 doll I reviewed was not only way better than I was expecting (and I had extremely low expectations), but it was better than the really expensive doll I reviewed a while back AND most of the small pocket pussies I have used (but not the Fleshlight or the Fliphole!).

Ok, there is my side of things for the debate team
10/27/2009
Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at ... More
I think you make a point. For what it is, you could do worse and sometimes it's the only viable alternative.

Still, if I were a man, I'd stick with my hand
10/27/2009
Victoria Victoria
(Doc Johnson)
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at ... More
I agree with most of what you've said. I like them because they're entirely different than other toys, they amuse me and make it more fun (as a woman) when it's play time. It's fun to see your partner mounting a blow up doll - you just can't take it seriously, and it sets a lighthearted tone for the night.
10/27/2009
JR JR
(EdenFantasys)
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at ... More
I like your points you made. Admittedly, I've never used one. I've used one sleeve and was painfully unhappy with it.
10/27/2009
Misha's Amusements Misha's Amusements
I enjoyed my inflatable companion, and she made our apartment building more secure! We now have elevator cams. She hurt my dick when I got too friendly. The next will have some sort of liner, even if I have to invent one. Its light hearted photo op time.

A number of years ago I traveled with a 14 inch Xena Warrior Princess doll. She got shot in various locations and tourist spots from building tops to City Hall to 5 star restaraunts.You can not take an inflatable to a nice restaraunt, but to a drive through, yup.
10/28/2009
Victoria Victoria
(Doc Johnson)
Quote:
Originally posted by Misha's Amusements
I enjoyed my inflatable companion, and she made our apartment building more secure! We now have elevator cams. She hurt my dick when I got too friendly. The next will have some sort of liner, even if I have to invent one. Its light hearted photo op ... More
Misha, have I told you lately how awesome you are?
10/28/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
A friend of mine has this grind band called Fuck Face, and for a while they would bring this trash bag full of miniature, but still usable, inflatable dolls. There would be like 20-30 of them. They were each about 2 feet tall. That was really funny, but eventually they ran out of them. They would throw them around, and here and there they would get broken or people would take them. My friend claims that one night while being really drunk he became intimate with one of the dolls, though I am not sure if I believe that. He may just be saying to make himself look cool. Good times!
10/28/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
Ok, here is a question for you all. How many of you that voted 'NO' have tried one?
11/06/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
Ok, who wants to try an inflatable doll? I have one to assign!
11/10/2009
tastyred tastyred
Okay, I'll admit it, I voted "Yes".

That being said, I think most of the inflatables out there are pure junk. Either they're cheap and leak at the seams, or they're ugly as hell, or both. There are a few higher-end ones that are made well and don't look too bad, but even some of them are a waste. $129 is too much to spend on something that feels and looks like a party balloon.

I have tried a couple of these, just for the novelty, and most of the time I had to turn out the lights... I just couldn't deal with looking at that painted-on, plastic cartoon face. The only one of these I found at all satisfying to get intimate with was one that HAD no face, it was completely clear. But that one, too, eventually leaked at the seams and couldn't be repaired. (I don't think it's made anymore.)

There was once a latex-and-foam one (called a VirtualGirl, I think) which retailed for about $600-700, but I never sprung for one so I can't comment on it. After that, you're into the RealDoll, which does indeed cost about 6 grand. (I told a friend I wanted one for Christmas, but he didn't bite.) That's a little bit more than my wife would approve of, for a sex toy!
11/10/2009
Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
Quote:
Originally posted by Sir
We all know what pocket pussies and slab pussies are—how they work, how they're used. But blow-up dolls are in a separate category completely.

How do you feel about them? Do you enjoy them? Are they useful at all to your masturbation (or ... More
I can't think of anything more gross. If I need to masturbate my imagination is far preferable to a mannequin - even if you can penetrate it.
11/11/2009
KristiS77 KristiS77
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at ... More
Thanks for posting this, Gary. While I don't find them appealing myself, I hate that guys often get labeled creepy for using a blow-up doll. There are a lot of guys who either don't know of online retailers like EF where they can get alternative toys or they think the retailers cater more to women. Or they just really enjoy blow-up dolls. For the record, I'm not saying any of you on here think guys are creeps, but I know that bias is out there.

Oh, and like you said, Gary, blow-up dolls tend to be cheaper than other male sex toys. Cheaper is usually not better, but is usually easier to obtain.
11/11/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
Quote:
Originally posted by KristiS77
Thanks for posting this, Gary. While I don't find them appealing myself, I hate that guys often get labeled creepy for using a blow-up doll. There are a lot of guys who either don't know of online retailers like EF where they can get alternative toys ... More
Yes, that is exactly the point! I think that toy use amongst men seems to be somewhat looked down upon in general.

Although... now I am wondering, does having penetrative sex with a blow-up animal make you creepy? HA!
11/12/2009
Mr. I Mr. I
Has anyone tried one in a "threesome" with a real partner?
12/15/2009
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
Quote:
Originally posted by Mr. I
Has anyone tried one in a "threesome" with a real partner?
Guilty as charged! When I was assigned to review the Tera Patrick doll, way back... it was the first time I had ever been with an inflatable before. My wife got involved so it was a threesome. At first she just laughed and made it more awkward but then she got involved and made the experience more enjoyable.

The second time a had dolls to review, I had a threesome with myself and two dolls. This was also pretty entertaining. My wife was in the other room working on something, and she would periodically come in to give me a hard time.
12/15/2009
Misha's Amusements Misha's Amusements
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Guilty as charged! When I was assigned to review the Tera Patrick doll, way back... it was the first time I had ever been with an inflatable before. My wife got involved so it was a threesome. At first she just laughed and made it more awkward but ... More
Now that is awesome!!! I want to have a threesome with an inflatable sheep and an inflatable pig.
05/08/2010
~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
My partner and I have no desire to experiment with a blowup doll simply because they are so unrealistic and look ridiculous. It also has to look somewhat like my girly parts...that is a requirement from my guy. So...even with the more realistic dolls, it is hard to find one up to his standards because most replicas are abused looking cooters.
05/08/2010
ajlq ajlq
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Ok, who wants to try an inflatable doll? I have one to assign!
On the off chance you still have that and it's male, ME ME ME! I LOVE dolls! There are a lot of positions that aren't as satisfying (or are very difficult) solo with a toy not attached to a body, like try to do doggy style with a conventional toy! ...a suction cup dildo would be highly unlikely to adhere to my walls (um, of my apartment), which rules that out. And taking top on a toy works, but I can't get the bouncybouncy going on like I can with an inflatable propping up the vibrator.

Summary: yes, they're hideous. And the packaging and website usually do all they can to conceal this from the customers, making it very difficult to shop without actual product images. But when I'm fucking, it's about the sensations, not how it looks, so I close my eyes and once the orgasms start, the mental image of Inflatable Howard Cosell With Womanly Hips and Legs quickly disappears from my mind!
05/08/2010
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
Quote:
Originally posted by ajlq
On the off chance you still have that and it's male, ME ME ME! I LOVE dolls! There are a lot of positions that aren't as satisfying (or are very difficult) solo with a toy not attached to a body, like try to do doggy style with a conventional toy! ... More
EF does have a few male dolls
05/26/2010
ajlq ajlq
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
EF does have a few male dolls
Let me know if/when you've got one up for review. Long live inflatable partners...they double as an emergency camping bed, keep you afloat in the pool, and are always up for a quickie!
05/29/2010
Gary Gary
(EdenFantasys)
After sending out all those anime dolls, any one want to chime in about your experiences here?
06/02/2010
Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(Eden Lit)
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
I myself am not 100% sure on exactly what the appeal of the inflatable doll is, but it would be very very easy to talk a bunch of smack and put them down... so I am going to take the other side of this discussion since I have a bit of experience at ... More
You forgot the hillarity factor! There is something to be said for a good belly laugh while contemplating a blow-up date!
06/02/2010
Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(Eden Lit)
Quote:
Originally posted by Mr. I
Has anyone tried one in a "threesome" with a real partner?
Quite a few of us have actually.
06/02/2010
Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(Eden Lit)
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
After sending out all those anime dolls, any one want to chime in about your experiences here?
Both guys tried the dolls, neither felt like it was real love. The dolls just lay there passively with slightly scared expressions. Sigel felt as though he was being judged and Arch needed some feedback. The dolls were good for cuddling afterward but they "squeaked" and it kind of ruined the mood...sort of like that unplanned fart that everyone has but these girls were so classy they didn't care!

On a serious note as a masturbator they are interesting but neither guy felt it was a good replacement for a live partner. As Sigel said it would only get him off if he was already worked up. They didn't smell awful like some rubber vibes and dils which was a nice surprise. They are fun to dress up and great for shock value!
06/02/2010
Hotmomma2006 Hotmomma2006
Me and my do not use them....
1.) Because they are expensive
2.)Because I love the Pleasure he gives alone.
3.)because he LOVES the PLEASURE I give HIM!!!!!

07/16/2010
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