: The "gold standard" for its non-porous, hypoallergenic, and body-safe properties.

: A stone-carved phallus found in a German cave dates back approximately 28,000 years. Similar wooden artifacts have been discovered at Roman sites like Vindolanda.

: Often made from borosilicate glass or stainless steel, these are non-porous and excellent for temperature play (warming or cooling before use).

: Cheaper options like "jelly rubber" or PVC are porous and can harbor bacteria, making them harder to fully sanitize. The History of the Dildo - UMSU

Archaeological evidence suggests that phallic objects have been used for thousands of years.

: Today, dildos are viewed through diverse lenses, from tools of queer and feminist liberation to standard consumer wellness products. Common Materials

: The term "dildo" appeared in 17th-century English folk ballads and poems, such as Thomas Nashe’s The Merrie Ballad of Nash, His Dildo , often linked to themes of female autonomy or male inadequacy.