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History of Sex Dolls

Sex dolls have evolved from early improvised figures and inflatable products to modern TPE and silicone dolls with skeletons and, more recently, electronics and AI.

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Part of: What Is a Sex Doll? Definition, Types, History

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  • Evolution of materials
  • Silicone and TPE era
  • Electronics and AI recently
  • Sources vary
History of Sex Dolls

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Our article history of sex dolls provides a detailed history. See also what is a sex doll.

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01When were they invented?

Early forms are centuries old; modern dolls are recent.

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