Realistic dildos copy a human penis: glans, ridge, veins, sometimes a molded scrotum as the base. Colors run from earnest skin tones to obvious fantasy tints on an otherwise realistic shape. Dual-density silicone is what makes the better ones feel less like a broom handle.

Veins that are painted on will rub off. Veins that are sculpted in the mold stay. A defined corona can be a gift for G-spot pressure or a scrape if it is too sharp. Run a finger around the head before you buy if you are in a shop, and look at close photos if you are not.

Suction-cup scrotums double as harness bases if the cup is firm. Soft scrotums look convincing and collapse in an O-ring. Pick the base for how you will use the toy, not how it photographs.

Details that matter

• Insertable length after the scrotum starts is shorter than the box claims.
• Foreskin sculptures can trap lint; wash the fold.
• Color match is cosmetic; finish quality is functional.
• A slight upward curve is more useful than a perfectly straight display pose.