In porn, double-penetration (DP) is typically depicted as a vulva-owner being simultaneously penetrated by two penis-owners, and, as a result, many folks regard the sex act as nothing more than fantasy fodder. After all, to try it for real within the confines of that very narrow definition, you need not one but two willing, communicative, and conscientious partners. But in actuality, thanks to double-ended dildos, pleasure-seekers can explore double-penetration on their own.
And that’s great news, considering that according to a recent Instagram poll I took of my followers, of 1,400 respondents, 76 percent reported that they either have already had or are interested in trying double penetration with the right person. And less than one-fourth of the respondents reported double penetration to be a hard no in on their pleasure menu. If you fall in the former camp, read on to learn more about the best double-ended dildos to buy and creative ways to incorporate them into the bedroom, according to sex educators.
- Lisa Finn, sex educator and brand manager at Babeland
- Marla Renee Stewart, sexologist and sexual wellness expert for Lovers
- Taylor Sparks, erotic educator and founder of Organic Loven
The best double-ended dildos for double the fun
The 3 types of double-ended dildos
Sometimes called double-dildos, double-ended dildos have two insertable heads that generally offer over 18 inches of length, according to Sparks. For frame of reference: The average single-ended dildo is just five to eight inches. The exact shape of double-ended dildos, however, can vary. Some are shaped like a giant “U,” while others are shaped like a capital “I,” while others are hands-free.
How to use a double-ended dildo
U-shaped double-ended dildos: For vulva-owners who want to try double-penetration while masturbating, a U-shaped double-ended dildo is best. Contoured into a giant horseshoe, a U-shaped double-ended dildo is designed to simultaneously fill your vagina and anus, with the bend of the dildo straddling your perineum, says Marla Renee Stewart, sex expert for sex-toy brand and retailer Lovers.
I-shaped double-ended dildos: Finn says I-shaped dildos can be used for deep penetration in a single hole during solo sex or, “they can be used with a partner, allowing your bodies to meet in the middle like some Lady in The Tramp spaghetti thing with a dildo.”
Hands-free dildos: There’s a third category of double-ended dildos that are also known as strapless strap-ons (or harness-free strap-ons). One end of the toy is designed to be inserted into the vaginal canal and is held into place with the pelvic floor muscles, says Sparks. The other end is designed to be used as a strap-on dildo, thrusting in and out of another partner’s vagina, anus, or mouth.
These can be orgasmic for adventurous masturbators, too, according to Finn. “Whether for gender-affirmation through solo sex or just out of a desire to rub a phallus to climax, wearing the internal end and [manually stimulating] the end that extends from the body can be a pleasurable sensation,” she says.
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