Have you used or considered using a sex doll? In Australia, sex doll sales have been booming during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Yahoo. The history of “companion dolls” dates back to the 1600s when Dutch sailors made them out of cloth for long voyages. Today you can purchase realistic sex dolls through online retailers for convenience and privacy. It might be surprising that these toys can provide the following health benefits:
Relieve Sexual Urges
This process can be a significant benefit for singles, although this could be useful for married people. For example, if a husband’s wife is pregnant, this could be one way to satisfy his sexual needs until after she gives birth.
Safe Sex
This benefit is one of the most overlooked ones of companion dolls. Studies show 16% of Australians experience a sexually transmitted infection (STI) at least once during their lives.
While options like contraceptives can reduce the risk of getting an STI, there are still safer options like sex dolls. While some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause minor symptoms, others like HIV/AIDS can cause severe symptoms and can even be life-threatening.
Several Options
Today’s sex dolls can include more than full-size figures. For example, you can also find ones that only include body parts such as breasts or vagina. One of the added benefits of these options is the price points are much lower than full-size dolls.
Better Sleep
Studies show that up to 45% of Australian adults have sleep problems, according to the Sleep Health Foundation. Research shows that sleeping with a sex doll might help to solve insomnia, and especially among men.
It’s believed that achieving a sexual organism can trigger brain regions like the “cerebral cortex.” These regions release the “feel-good” hormone serotonin to the other brain regions. When this event as well as sexual desire, are eliminated, it can help promote sleep.
Realistic Dolls
Today’s companion dolls are much more realistic than the first ones that Dutch sailors used. This is a practical issue in the digital age’s world of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). It includes details like the dolls’ skin, hair, and eyes.
Manufacturers use different materials like silicone and tech like artificial intelligence (AI) to make the dolls more human-like. In fact, the dolls are often so realistic that at first glance, the doll might look like a real person sitting on the sofa, for example.
Another way the dolls are realistic is they sometimes even have names. This provides added realism because the sex toy can almost seem like a real person. In fact, some people like to dress up dolls and enjoy activities like:
- Eating/Drinking
- Watching TV
This can make the doll seem like a boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. For example, many single people are hesitant to get married, so a love doll could be a way they could test the waters before taking the plunge.
Stronger Immune System
A recent study published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy showed that men who use sex dolls have a stronger immune system, as well as a lower infection risk.
Other studies show that the dolls might also help to reduce the risk of colds and flu. These are some of the most common illnesses that people can experience.
Meanwhile, a study conducted by the Cancer Epidemiology Center (CEC) in Melbourne showed that the more men aged 20 to 50 years old ejaculate, the lower their risk of prostate cancer.
The benefits of realistic sex dolls can include relieving sexual urges and better sleep. They are just some of the most popular items in the global sex toy market that is worth over AUD40 billion.
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