The Complete Guide to Silicone Dildos
Everything about silicone dildos: material, hardness levels, safety, and care – your complete guide.
Silicone dildos are the most popular sex toys for good reason: flexible, safe, hygienic, and available in different hardness levels. But which one is right for you? In this guide you'll learn everything – from material quality to hardness levels to care.
Why Buy a Silicone Dildo?
Silicone has decisive advantages over other materials:
Flexible: Unlike wood or glass, silicone adapts to your body – in 5 different hardness levels.
Hygienic: Easy to clean, even dishwasher safe.
Strap-on compatible: The wide base fits standard harness systems.
Platinum-Cure Silicone: What Sets It Apart
Platinum-cured silicone cures with the help of a platinum catalyst. For sex toys, that brings a few advantages:
Shape-stable: Maintains its shape even with intensive use over years.
Smooth surface: Easy to clean thoroughly.
Gendoras uses platinum-cured silicone only. More: Platinum-cure silicone in detail
The 5 Hardness Levels
The hardness level determines how your dildo feels. Gendoras offers 5 precise Shore hardnesses:
Shore 00-30 (Super Soft): Ultra-flexible, skin-like. Ideal for beginners and gentle stimulation.
Shore 00-50 (Soft): Yielding with more structure. Perfect for tender, controlled experiences.
Shore A10 (Medium Firm): The middle ground between soft and firm. Versatile for beginners and advanced users.
Shore A20 (Firm): Firm structure for precise, powerful stimulation.
Shore A30 (Extra Firm): Maximum firmness. For experienced users and intense experiences.
Each level available in 10 colors. Detailed comparison: Hardness guide
Made in Austria
Gendoras designs the silicone dildos, and they are handcrafted in Austria:
1. Mixing: Two components (silicone base + hardener) precisely combined and degassed in a vacuum chamber – for bubble-free silicone.
2. Casting: Silicone poured into custom-developed molds.
3. Curing: Controlled temperatures ensure exact hardness level.
Care & Cleaning
Silicone dildos are especially easy to care for:
Cleaning: With lukewarm water and mild soap. Or put in the dishwasher (without detergent). For a thorough clean: boil for 5–10 minutes.
Lubricant: Only water-based lubricant. Silicone or oil-based products can damage the material.
Storage: Dry and dust-free, ideally in a cloth bag. Don't store with other silicone products.
Detailed guide: Sex toy care
Who Are Silicone Dildos For?
Beginners: Start with Super Soft (00-30) or Soft (00-50).
Intermediate: Medium Firm (A10) sits right in the middle.
Experienced: Firm (A20) and Extra Firm (A30) for intense stimulation.
Couples: All hardness levels are strap-on compatible.
Silicone vs. Wood
Silicone offers flexibility, 5 hardness levels, dishwasher safety, and strap-on compatibility.
Wood offers natural warmth, unique grain, and firm stimulation.
You can of course have both. Detailed comparison: Wood vs. silicone
Conclusion
Silicone dildos are flexible and easy to clean. With platinum-cured silicone in 5 hardness levels and 10 colors, you'll find exactly the right dildo at Gendoras, handcrafted in Austria.
FAQ
Super Soft (Shore 00-30) or Soft (Shore 00-50). Both offer a gentle, yielding feel and easy control.
Yes, Gendoras silicone dildos are dishwasher safe. Best without detergent in the upper rack.
Silicone-based lubricant can damage and roughen the surface of silicone toys. Only water-based lubricant is material-compatible.
Yes, all our silicone dildos have a wide, flat base compatible with standard harness systems.
