How the Rapid Development of Sex Dolls Came About
The pandemic served as a wake-up call within the sex doll industry, with many sellers experiencing a strong increase in sales and interest in sex dolls. We also had to expand to meet the growing demand, which is expected to increase even more in the future. (1)
More and more people have started accepting sex dolls due to the growing anonymous part of the internet where open discussions about sex dolls take place, the declining quality of (online) dating, and natural selection by Mother Nature among women.
Growing social media platforms like Reddit (2) give people the opportunity to ask for advice anonymously, share experiences, and express their passion. Not only about sex dolls but also about dating in general.
This anonymous ability to share stories and purchases of sex dolls lowered the barrier to talk about them and made it less unusual. More and more people are willing to openly discuss sex dolls and their relationships on the internet when high anonymity is available.
The low entry barrier combined with the vast field of online dating (which is becoming less attractive to many men) has led men to look at sex dolls not only for new stimulation but also as a (temporary) alternative to a partner.
Why Sex Dolls Are Becoming More Interesting Than Real Partners
The dating world is no longer what it used to be. A few years ago, you could approach someone at the bar and start a conversation. If you were attractive enough, you had a chance. Nowadays, you have to make a very strong impression, and the competition is fiercer than ever. You have to be better than the rest.
Women have the ability through their mobile phones to have direct contact with dozens, maybe even hundreds, of other men. Not necessarily romantic contact, but contact in the form of entertainment and distraction. As a man, you have to be at least as interesting as the most interesting person on that list, or you lose her attention.
Through online dating, men no longer compete with just a few others from the village; through dating apps, they now compete with dozens of people from multiple cities.
Mother Nature always selects and chooses the most suitable candidate, that is, the best and most competent man.
Women have more men to choose from; the reverse is not true. Women are more selective in choosing a partner (3) due to instinct/Mother Nature and have partners to choose from because of their value: female beauty.
OnlyFans is an example where this power dynamic is strongly expressed; female beauty (and attention) is valuable enough for men to pay for it, even if they do not know the woman personally. Conversely, women are less willing to pay for photos and attention from men (whom they do not know personally).
Men build their value through status, social skills, and career; women are inherently valuable through their beauty, which develops naturally. Women receive unconditional love automatically, just like pets and children.
Choosing a sex doll, however, is not a definitive choice; some customers choose a sex doll now/temporarily until they find the right partner.
Extreme Sex Doll Growth Since 2021 and the Corona Pandemic
The transformation period from 2020 to 2023 can be considered the best three years for the world of sex dolls, during which a true revolution took place. Not only did more people buy their first sex doll, but it also opened doors for creative individuals to earn some extra money through the internet.
Sex Doll Influencers
Just like YouTube, where the number of content creators and viewers increased during the pandemic, sex doll influencers also began to find their way on Instagram, OnlyFans, porn sites, and YouTube. With more people stuck at home, many decided to start their own 18+ channels to pass the time, for those who lost their jobs, to generate some extra income. In the same way, the pandemic saw the emergence of a new market: the market of sex doll influencers.
A 'special' calling Unlike everyday Instagram influencers, sex doll influencers are driven by bigger ambitions and goals than just money and fame. Their mission is to reach more people and raise awareness about why they should embrace the sex doll revolution.
The evolution of sex doll influencers is a fascinating phenomenon. Unlike traditional influencers, they are driven by a deeper mission: destigmatizing and normalizing sex dolls. While they can certainly gain financial benefits, the emphasis is mainly on giving personality to these artificial partners.
There are various ways influencers can earn money, such as generating income through their Instagram accounts or participating in promotional activities with sex dolls. Some influencers take part in exhibitions and even represent clothing brands as ambassadors. So besides education and awareness, there is also a financial incentive.
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Although some people still feel uneasy about the topic of sex dolls, we cannot deny how far we have come over the years. The gradual change in perception, the mass acceptance accelerated by the pandemic, and the overall growth of the industry are visible to everyone.
The phenomenon of sex doll influencers could not have blossomed at a better time, as we increasingly move into the virtual world of the Metaverse.
References:
- DataHorizzon. (2025, February 24). Sex Doll Market By Material Type, By Price Range, and By Distribution Channel, Global Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Statistics Analysis Report, By Region, and Segment Forecasts 2025 to 2033. DataHorizzon Research. Retrieved 12/5/2025 from https://datahorizzonresearch.com/sex-doll-market-51055
- Tweakers. (2025). Reddit reaches 100 million daily users. Tweakers. Retrieved 12/5/2025 from https://tweakers.net/nieuws/231822/reddit-bereikt-100-miljoen-dagelijkse-gebruikers
- Zhang, J., & Yasseri, T. (July 13, 2016). What Happens After You Both Swipe Right: A Statistical Description of Mobile Dating Communications. arXiv. Retrieved 12/5/2025 from https://arxiv.org/abs/1607.03320
