A blow up doll is a life-sized sex toy that is the shape and size of a human being. Blow up dolls are predominantly used as a masturbation aid by people with penises. In more recent years, sex dolls have become much more sophisticated and life-like, which has reduced demand for blow-up dolls. Blow up dolls are most often sold as novelties for bachelor parties.
Blow up dolls are also referred to as love dolls or sex dolls.
Sex dolls of all kinds have been around for a very long time. The earliest one is credited to Dutch sailors in the 17th century, who needed sexual relief during long voyages. The first blow-up doll appeared in a book about sexual habits published in 1908.
Blow up dolls include a body with different accessories and parts. A doll can have accessories that include a vagina, anus, mouth and penis used for sexual stimulation. The accessories sometimes vibrate and can be removed or interchanged on varying models. They are usually used solo for masturbation purposes, but can also be used with partners.
