Sex doll

A human-shaped device designed for sexual stimulation, typically made from silicone or thermoplastic elastomer. It may be a simple inflatable form or a detailed, articulated model.

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Silicone: A family of synthetic polymers valued for flexibility, heat resistance, and chemical stability. Silicone models are generally durable and retain fine surface detail.
Rotational molding: A manufacturing process that forms hollow products by rotating a heated mold around multiple axes. It can produce hollow, seamless bodies for some doll designs.
Realdoll: A line of high-detail, life-size sex dolls manufactured by Abyss Creations. Its launch helped define the modern market for realistic silicone dolls.
Sexual health: A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Some users discuss dolls in relation to sexual exploration or personal wellbeing.
Objectification: The treatment of a person as an object rather than as an autonomous subject. Debates examine whether doll use reinforces objectifying attitudes toward people.
Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human form, traits, or intentions to nonhuman entities. Humanlike faces and bodies shape how a doll is perceived and used.
Articulated figure: A figure with movable joints that allow its limbs or body to be posed. Internal skeletons let many full-size dolls hold different positions.
Abyss Creations: A California company known for manufacturing high-end silicone sex dolls. The company developed Realdoll and helped popularize realistic models.
Human–computer interaction: The study and design of interactions between people and computer systems. Interactive dolls raise design questions about embodiment, agency, and user expectations.
Social stigma: Social disapproval or devaluation directed at people associated with a particular trait or practice. Users may face stigma because doll ownership is linked to sexual behavior.