Useful topic breakdown on Vibrating dildos:

Vibrators vs. Dildos
As usually, I'm here with what may seem like a silly question. I don't know a WHOLE lot about sex toys and what not, I mean I'm not totally out of the

Vibrators and Dildos: Rotation vs thrusting
When a vibrator or dildo have moving parts in the shaft, what feels best to you? Something that rotates inside of you, or something that thrusts?

Which is the better dildo material?
i would like to know which is more widely preferred glass, silcon or jelly

... that vibrator or dildo you've removed from your vagina ...
After removing the vibrator or dildo from your vagina when you're done with foreplay, will you use it again later in the same session? Do you mind...

Expensive dildos - are they worth it?
Anyone else have a hard time thinking of spending $50-100 on a sex toy? Wondering if the super expensive ones are even worth it?

I have both realistic and non-realistic toys, and I find that the "heads" of realistic toys provide more stimulation for me most of the time. However, there are times when the shapes of my non-realistic toys are very stimulating as well. Guess it depends on the actual toy itself and my preference that day

I actually don't have any realistic vibes, but I'd like to try a realistic suction cup one!

I'd say I prefer my toys to not look too much like a dismembered body parts about 70/30. Sometimes a realistic shape and feel is nice (it seems to be what we are designed for, after all) but I shy away from realistic flesh colors (Goodfella only comes in flesh tones, though, so I got the one that matches me).

I'm a fan of realistic vibes and dildos, but I like the non-realistic ones, too. I guess I don't really have a preference.

I agree with kristi, I like them both! The realistic ones definitely add more stimulation for me though, on those lonely nights! IMO variety is a good thing to have. Then you can pull out whatever you are in the mood for!

I have both, each type fulfill a need. My b/f initially did not like realistic looking toys but he got over it but as a result I have a collection of "vanilla" toys such as the VixSkin Raquel which I still so much enjoy.

Another thing to be consider would be maintenance. It seems that the majority of the realistic toys are higher maintenance, to maintain their texture. I personally don't have a problem with that, but if you don't have a lot of time to take care of them they probably won't last very long.

I also am becoming a huge fan of silicone toys, oh em gee.

I prefer realistic, but I haven't owned many non realistic to make a definite stand against them.

I prefer the non-realistic, just because I think the realistic toys look a bit ugly.

I almost always prefer non-realistic, but I just got my first realistic toy and I'm in love.

I can't use realistic toys. They looks too much like cut off penises.