Hugh DickindollIn this article 16 sections
Why this page existsHow we get the dollsWhat we inspect hands-onWhat we do not doWhat else we useAffiliate relationships and independenceWriting and editing standardsReference pagesWhat a review contains and whyWorked example: how we would assess a storeLimits of our approachHandling conflicts of interestUpdating and correctionsReading our rankingsKey takeawaysFrequently asked questions- We buy dolls ourselves from the provider's own website
- Every doll is inspected hands-on
- No outside or third-party lab testing
- Affiliate links are disclosed and marked sponsored
- Corrections are logged
Why this page exists
Trust matters on a site that earns commission from some links. This page explains how we get the dolls we review, what we check by hand, what we cannot verify, how we handle affiliate relationships and how to tell us if we are wrong. It also connects to our glossary, corrections log and data pages.
How we get the dolls
We buy the dolls ourselves. Each one is ordered from the provider's own website (or the brand's official store) and shipped to us the same way it would be shipped to you, so we see the real checkout, payment, delivery and packaging. We do not ask for special review units, and a provider does not choose which doll we receive.
What we inspect hands-on
When a doll arrives, our reviewer, Hugh Dickindoll, inspects it by hand: - Delivery and packaging: how long it took, how it was packed and how discreet the box and billing were - Finish and materials: seams, paint, hair, skin feel and any defects on arrival - Accuracy: how the doll compares with the photos and specification on the store's listing - Handling: weight, flexibility of the skeleton and how practical it is to move, clean and store - Service: how the store answers questions before and after the order, and what its returns and warranty terms say
What we do not do
We do not send dolls to any outside or third-party laboratory, and we do not publish lab results, chemical analyses or certifications we have not seen. When a seller says a material is medical-grade, certified or hypoallergenic, we report that as the seller's claim. We also do not publish price indexes or surveys unless we have collected the data ourselves (price data note, survey note). Legal and customs information is general and may be out of date (legal guide).
What else we use
Alongside the hands-on inspection we read the store's published specifications and policies (production and delivery time, returns, warranty, payments and support), check the delivered price including shipping and possible duties (cost guide) and look for scam indicators and refund protections (seller vetting). Where something cannot be verified, we say so and tell you what to confirm with the seller.
Affiliate relationships and independence
We earn a commission on purchases made through some links, including links to Joy Love Dolls. Those links are marked rel="sponsored nofollow", pages with them carry a disclosure and commission does not buy a review or a rating. Read the full affiliate disclosure and editorial policy. We also review sellers we do not earn from, and we state drawbacks for those we do; see our Joy Love Dolls review for an example.
See the Joy Love Dolls catalogue, and apply our checklists to it as you would any store.
View at Joy Love Dolls →Affiliate linkWriting and editing standards
We aim for plain language, answer-first summaries, hedged claims where evidence is limited and links to official sources where rules matter. Content is for adults. We do not cover child-like dolls (policy). We update pages when we find errors and record material changes in the corrections log. See about the editors for who we are and how to contact us.
Reference pages
- Glossary of doll terms
- Brand and factory directory
- Spec comparison note
- Brand comparison
- Top 10 company rankings
What a review contains and why
Each review aims to cover: what the product or store is, what we found when we bought and inspected the doll hands-on, the specification as published, policies, strengths, drawbacks, what we could not verify and the affiliate relationship. We do not publish a score without saying what it is based on.
Worked example: how we would assess a store
| Step | Question | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who runs the store? | Company details, contact, domain |
| 2 | What is promised? | Product pages, policies |
| 3 | What actually arrives? | Our own order from the store's website, inspected hands-on |
| 4 | What do other customers report? | Independent reviews |
| 5 | What happens if it goes wrong? | Warranty, returns, dispute rights |
| 6 | What can we not verify? | Marked clearly |
| We then write the review, including drawbacks, and disclose any affiliate link (disclosure). |
Limits of our approach
A hands-on inspection shows what one order looked like; it is not a laboratory test, and we do not send dolls to any outside or third-party lab. We are not an auditor, and policies and prices change after publication. Readers should apply their own checks (seller vetting).
Handling conflicts of interest
Commission is a conflict. We manage it by disclosing, stating drawbacks, not accepting payment for rankings and logging corrections. You should still cross-check with independent sources (fake reviews guide).
Updating and corrections
Pages show a real last-updated date only when we change them. Material changes are logged (corrections log). We do not backdate.
Reading our rankings
Our Top 10 and brand pages (Top 10 companies, brand comparison) are editorial opinion, not user ratings.
Apply our review criteria yourself to any store, including Joy Love Dolls.
View at Joy Love Dolls →Affiliate linkKey takeaways
- We buy the dolls ourselves from the provider's own website and inspect them hands-on
- We do not send dolls to any outside or third-party laboratory
- Seller claims about materials and certifications are reported as claims
- Affiliate links are disclosed and do not decide our opinions
- Corrections are logged and welcome
Frequently asked questions
01How do you review sex dolls and sellers?
We buy the doll ourselves from the provider's own website, have it shipped to us like any customer, and inspect it hands-on. We add the store's published specifications and policies, and we are explicit about what we cannot verify.
02Do you send dolls to a laboratory?
No. We inspect the dolls ourselves, hands-on. We do not send them to any outside or third-party laboratory, and we do not claim lab results.
03Do providers send you free dolls to review?
No. We buy the dolls ourselves on the provider's own website, so we see the same checkout, delivery and service as any customer.
04Do affiliate links affect your reviews?
We earn commission on some links, which we disclose and mark as sponsored. Commission does not buy a review or change our editorial opinions.
05How do I report an error?
Use the contact page. Material corrections are recorded in our corrections log.
06Do you cover child-like dolls?
No. We cover adult-proportioned products only and have a policy page explaining how to report concerns.
07Do you accept payment for reviews?
No; commission on purchases is disclosed.
08How often are pages updated?
When we find changes or errors; check the date and log.
09Can I challenge a review?
Yes; use the contact page.