Toy Fashion; an aesthetics poll!

Contributor: catsin catsin
While I enjoy a natural looking dildo such as Tex for my strap-on play, I otherwise despise using a toy that imitates skin color and anatomy. I typically desire unassuming toys such as the Leaf line by swan.

I'm wondering what the general preference of toy fashion is around your parts!! (see what I did there)
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
the more realistic, the better
Ansley , booyahshaka91 , lulz , ILikeShinyThings
4  (5%)
partially realistic (either material, anatomically or color wise)
smashthepatriarchy , 12345678 , ellejay , BoobCopter , RyRy326 , tequilafish , JinxPinx , Jaybird
8  (10%)
cleverly shaped and as unassuming as possible (art)
catsin , kittycatgirl , In Between Soliloquies , Ciao. , Dawn (Lilac Distraction) , Ryuson , Melan!e , unfulfilled , Incendiaire , Squeaky , Badass , ksparkles16 , hatman , calliope , pootpootpoot , Airen Wolf , Bex1331 , Azule , BlooJay , Calla , Deeder , Clubbinseals , Lady Bear , MissCandyland , StarFire , palindromic , TransMarc , LavenderSkies , ToyingCouple , roskat , Willowe , ghalik , aliceinthehole , SexyStuff , mpfm , Nora29714 , laflauta , travelnurse , Vadim50 , Princess-Kayla ♥ , Marie Hanna , Teiya & Dave
42  (52%)
if it's a toy and it makes me cum, I'm pleased
Gracie , samanthalynn , Apirka , curious kitten , Gunsmoke , ChickenFeathers , Bullfroggy and Rose , hall5885 , DeliciousSurprise , cheesewizz , Hallmar82 , Stinkytofu10 , MamaDivine , Kate , Vaginas , queenofsiam , bh253 , Tangles , AlianneCimorene , vulvalicious , PropertyOfPotter , Lizard , shorejen9
23  (29%)
preference not listed, so I shall describe
xOhxSoxScandalousx , Rin (aka Nire) , lexical
3  (4%)
Total votes: 80
Poll is closed
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Contributor: In Between Soliloquies In Between Soliloquies
I don't like realistic toys. I think my partner also appreciates that I don't like them because using nonrealistic toys helps to make it clear that I don't intend to use any toys to "replace" him (as strange as that may sound).
04/10/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I don't mind the other toys that aren't realistic, but I'm pretty into a few things and those toys just don't cut it. I have 6 realistic dildos, a couple of wands and a few glass toys. But the Tantus and Vixskin products get the most use.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Ciao. Ciao.
I tend to go for less realistic toy designs personally, but admittedly there is some logic behind following some anatomical cues when it comes to toy design. I do think it's important for non-realistic toys to be designed thoughtfully for both form and function, otherwise you end up with a pretty toy that really does nothing for you.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Realistic toys creep me out. Penises aren't cute, really.

And if I wanted something realistic I would find an actual real one.

Plus, fun shaped things work better.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
I don't want anything realistic, and they make my boyfriend uncomfortable.
04/10/2012
Contributor: SMichelle SMichelle
I generally prefer that my toys don't look too realistic.
04/10/2012
Contributor: xOhxSoxScandalousx xOhxSoxScandalousx
Quote:
Originally posted by In Between Soliloquies
I don't like realistic toys. I think my partner also appreciates that I don't like them because using nonrealistic toys helps to make it clear that I don't intend to use any toys to "replace" him (as strange as that may sound).
Yes that is exactly how my husband is. I think it would really creep him out if he found a realistic looking penis like dildo under our bed. He would most likely make me throw it out anyways. I don't care for realistic looking toys. I'm just looking for something fun shaped that feels good and will get the job done. Realistic pocket pussies really creep me out too. Vagina's really aren't that cute.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Realistic toys don't make them real and my boyfriend is a little uneasy about them if they look real. I'd rather something fun and inventive when it comes to my toys and he is more open to using them too.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I wish this was a checkbox poll instead of a radio button. I think cocks are hot, but there just aren't very many realistic toys that are made of safe materials. Otherwise I'd own more.

I do prefer cock-shaped but differently-colored options, like the colorful line of Tantus' O2 and their VIP (my favorite).

Artsy stuff can be fun though too, I love my NobEssences!
04/10/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
Quote:
Originally posted by In Between Soliloquies
I don't like realistic toys. I think my partner also appreciates that I don't like them because using nonrealistic toys helps to make it clear that I don't intend to use any toys to "replace" him (as strange as that may sound).
My husband has that fear. He doesn't want me to use internal toys for that very reason, but I've made a compromise, I won't buy realistic toys but other toys are fair game because I'd like to experience an internal orgasm at some point in my life.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I wish this was a checkbox poll instead of a radio button. I think cocks are hot, but there just aren't very many realistic toys that are made of safe materials. Otherwise I'd own more.

I do prefer cock-shaped but differently-colored options, like the colorful line of Tantus' O2 and their VIP (my favorite).

Artsy stuff can be fun though too, I love my NobEssences!
04/10/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I use non-realistic toys and find them to be quite fun.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Badass Badass
I LOVE artistic toys.
The prettier the better in my opinion.
04/10/2012
Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
I actually enjoy both categories. Artistic toys are pretty and unassuming and can offer a wider variety of sensations, while realistic toys are more fun to fantasize with. My favorite toy (in both looks and feel) is fairly realistic, while the four favorites underneath it are abstract.
04/10/2012
Contributor: samanthalynn samanthalynn
Quote:
Originally posted by catsin
While I enjoy a natural looking dildo such as Tex for my strap-on play, I otherwise despise using a toy that imitates skin color and anatomy. I typically desire unassuming toys such as the Leaf line by swan.

I'm wondering what the general ... more
if it does what it is suppose to to i dont care of the color or shape
04/10/2012
Contributor: ksparkles16 ksparkles16
I love artistic toys too!
04/10/2012
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
I usually don't care whether or not it's realistic or artistic looking, as long as it works and gets me off.
04/10/2012
Contributor: curious kitten curious kitten
I like both realistic and imaginative creations that make me smile.
04/10/2012
Contributor: calliope calliope
As abstract and fun as possible
04/10/2012
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
Like many starting out we avoided realistic toys. However as we matured and expanded our tastes we learned the obvious.

The female anatomy was designed to respond to the shape of a penis. Even many non-realistic toys have a bulge at the tip which essentially mimics the head of a penis.

Any reluctance my wife had about realistic toys evaporated when we first used the Vixskin Johnny - she just went ballistic. Having something that feels real - but is a bit larger than her modestly endowed partner - rocked her world like no other toy.
04/11/2012
Contributor: Incendiaire Incendiaire
I like a colourful toy with an interesting shape. I only really like realistic toys if they're moulded from an actual penis, for me that is a turn-on, rather than just having a penis-shaped sculpture out of someone's imagination.
04/11/2012
Contributor: ChickenFeathers ChickenFeathers
I don't really have a preference.
04/11/2012
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by catsin
While I enjoy a natural looking dildo such as Tex for my strap-on play, I otherwise despise using a toy that imitates skin color and anatomy. I typically desire unassuming toys such as the Leaf line by swan.

I'm wondering what the general ... more
I tend not to hide my toys and I have teenaged girls SO I prefer toys with whimsical shapes rather than phallic shaped. Besides I have plenty of realness when I am toying I was something toy-like, if that makes sense.
04/11/2012
Contributor: Azule Azule
I like the discreet ones and those that are anatomically functional ie designed to work a certain spot as opposed to straight phallic shaped if at all possible.
04/11/2012
Contributor: Azule Azule
Ugh double post. Sorry brain function impaired today.
04/11/2012
Contributor: BlooJay BlooJay
I like nonrealistic toys
04/11/2012
Contributor: Clubbinseals Clubbinseals
i like pretty things
04/13/2012
Contributor: Lady Bear Lady Bear
cool shaped and pretty ones are my favorite
04/13/2012
Contributor: MissCandyland MissCandyland
I don't like the look of realistic toys.
04/13/2012