Silicone vs Glass Dildos: Which Should You Choose?
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Silicone or glass: silicone is the best first choice, and glass is a good second toy if you want precise pressure or temperature play. Silicone is warm, flexible and forgiving; glass is firm, smoother than anything else and works with temperature. Here's an honest comparison, with real examples from our range.
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The comparison at a glance
| Silicone | Glass (borosilicate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Warm, flexible, skin-like | Firm, perfectly smooth surface |
| Temperature | Neutral, adapts to your body | Hot/cold play (warm or cool water) |
| Lubricant | Water-based only | Any type, including silicone |
| Hygiene | Excellent (non-porous) | Excellent, can be boiled |
| G-spot/P-spot | Good, with medium firmness | Outstanding: the firmness concentrates the pressure |
| For starting out | The safe choice | Better as a second toy |
If you choose silicone: three safe bets
Good-quality silicone is the most common material for a reason: it's non-porous, easy to clean and forgiving on angles. The realistic, skin-like 23 cm dildo is a big size to start with (23 cm long and 4.5 cm wide), better for someone who already knows what size suits them; the EPIC Lilith is made of liquid silicone, with a fantasy design and a base to fix it to a smooth surface, but it's even bigger (26.5 cm insertable in size S), so it's not one for beginners either; and the Mythology Garrick also has a suction cup and, with 15 cm insertable and a diameter of 3.5 cm, it's the best of the three for a first time.
If you choose glass: three pieces that last for years if you look after them
Borosilicate glass (the kind used in labs) is non-porous, handles temperature changes well and can be warmed or cooled in a glass of water. The Icicles are sold as borosilicate; the Crystal Aquarius product page only says "glass". Any of them can scratch or break if knocked. The Icicles No. 62 is a curved piece for the G-spot or P-spot, with 14.5 cm insertable, a diameter of 3.5 cm and a wide base; the Crystal Aquarius has spiral ridges, 18 cm insertable, a diameter of 2.6 cm and a weight of 310 g; and the Icicles No. 55 is a double-ended piece, with a bulbous head at one end and a ribbed spiral at the other (13 x 3 cm according to the product page); as it has no base, it's not for anal use.
The verdict
First dildo? Silicone, no question: the learning curve is gentler. Looking for firm pressure on the G-spot or P-spot, temperature play or something that will last many years? Glass suits you better. If you like both sensations, it makes sense to have one of each. You can see our full range of glass dildos to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Can glass break inside you?
A whole piece won't break with normal use; what cracks glass is knocks, like dropping it on the floor or against the edge of a sink. Check it before every use, as you would with any toy, and stop using it if it ever shows a crack or chip.
Which lubricant should I use with each one?
With silicone, always water-based (silicone lubricant degrades the material). With glass you can use any type (apart from oils if you use a latex condom), and silicone-based lubricant lasts longer.
How do I clean them?
Both with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner. Glass and silicone without a motor can be boiled for a few minutes to sterilise them; glass should go into cold water from the start and be brought to the boil with it, with no sudden temperature changes.
Which one lasts longer?
Glass, because it doesn't degrade over time: as long as it isn't knocked, it stays the same. Good-quality silicone lasts many years with basic care: store it without contact with other silicone toys.
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Written with Lova, the Loviux AI · reviewed by the Loviux team