First is to never avoid a holed based off a review made by that Geezer guy. He seems to compare wholes that are nothing like the ones he says he likes regardless of having completely different textures but is often the only reviewer leaving a seemingly interesting texture at one star because it's too hard for my peepee or I wish this hole with bumps was like this hole I like with ridges instead.

Second is that the entrance is almost as important as the texture itself. I don't even bother looking at holes with pinhole entrances because I know my dick will tear this thing to shreads in less than a month. The entrance of the onahole is one lf the most important factors of durability right after what material it is which I know a few of us can teLL just from the onaholes color if it's firm,spongey, or tissue paper.

I would also look at brands and they're quality control and reputation for durable long lasting wholes like toys heart,ride, tomax and so on and so forth. I personally don't fuck with magic eyes after I got one of their monster series and it tore after like my second hse and that put me of dual texture holes for years tge chimera wet plus being the lovely whole that changed that In my mind which they SADLY TOOK OFF THE SITE.

Three of course is texture but that's all personal I'm a more stimulation is better type guy though I got a chimera wet which is like fucking a slime monster and I love it's solft and enveloping, I have a romanesco which js like a pleasure iron maiden, a r-20 which is great if you have a lot of girth the giant entry makes tearing it nearly impossible, I got a lilith uterus which is nice but I would probably have gone for the spiral for more stimulation since the suction isn't as good as my ona-cannon was plus the ridges really make it worth going slow.

I hse all of the above to find holes usually under $40 that I think will last at least a couple months thiugh at the moment I have like 4 or 5 holes to cycle through which extends all their lives and a heaven's fall in hard that's still in the box.

Good topic. I am first attracted by design and functionality. I try to identify the main gimmick of the toy compared to the price. Then the time comes where I have to be realistic like (can it be discreet, hidden, explained if the prior fails, cleaning and frequency of use) I'm intrigued by the A10 piston but I know that the noise it makes would be impractical for me. As far as costs, some items here maybe cheaper elsewhere but toydemon rewards are 2nd to none.

"do you dig deep into the reviews and descriptions to try and target the perfect fit?" best describes my philosophy. Hedley also just posted a pretty thorough breakdown of the process and all the angles to consider.

For an Onahole- I mainly look at reviews- are they consistently good and describe the kind of features I like? and how the internal tunnel design looks. I prefer nubs to ribs and organic textures and a curved tunnel and realism. Not to say a little heightened realism isn't fun and I haven't enjoyed a straight tunnel but I know what I like. I used to veer only to dual layers but I've found some wonder single ayers so now again I'm all about looking at reviews and texture. To a lesser degree size matters, I don't like the smaller ones where I bottom out too much (though again a little bottoming out is nice), but most of the brands and styles I seek are already n the medium and up range. Price is a smaller factor but I already know except for crazy sales, I'm going to likely drop $50-$80 each. I'm prepared to pay for quality. Exterior design on an an onahole is real secondary. Yes it's nice to have a sexy looking pair of vaginal lips/labia to part open on first stroke. But once I get going I never look at it, even if it has a scaled down sexy female body with tits. I'm always eyes closed in my own fantasy hands free/stroking or watching porn letting it guide the fantasy- at that point the only thing that matters is the internal design. Agreed anything with a pin hole entrance doens't impress me. Slit opening or wider holes or wider openings in general hthat then taper inside I like a lot, because they're inviting, super easy to insert at all times and feel more real to me. And yeah those tight entrances will tear up within a few uses anyway so why bother?

For a hip/breast..... again I look hard at tunnel design and reviews, but equally so, the exterior design and sexiness of the sculpt. Try to get a sense of softness from a video or pic. also check size as 1:1 scale is important to me. I've let a lot sexy looking toys pass by because they were just too small. Also of course price.... these higher ticket items are bigger gambles.

But yeah luckily I have enough experience now to know what kind of tunnels I tend to like but again I pay attention to reviews, if an overwhelming number of guys like a product I do sit up and take notice. If one's just starting I can see how it's hard to make choices when money is tight and you're exploring what's right for you. I mean it's not like you can try before you buy right? I'd say again reviews are your best friend. The more positive reviews better off you are. If you have a sense that something more extreme is needed for you or gentle then it's easy to veer to such designs and reviews. Rule of thumb is softer/single layers for gentle, longer sessions and dual layer to start to step up intensity depending on design.

Based on my experience so far on onaholes, the best I can suggest when it comes to approaching a purchase is to look for reviews of recently released toys from popular brands. Visit as many websites as you can so that you can see the varied responses from customers around the globe.

For brands I can recommend, I'd give a thumbs up to Ride as their toys have proven me to be durable and have enough internal length to accommodate many sizes. Since I mentioned internal length, I should also state that the perfect size can be give or take around your maximum length, but if you have to choose between too small or too long, having it be able to fully sheath is better than having the toy top out three quarters in. Width is also a factor to consider as those toys advertised as virgin tight tend to have around 10mm or less entry, which can give a nice tight grip, but can wear out or tear more easily than the more loose variants.

Design and material should also be put into consideration when deciding to purchase an onahole. Softness and internal texture synergize in a way that if the designer created it correctly, it could lead to some subliminally blissful sessions. Some of the most common variants of texture are warts and folds. Warts are bulging protrusions that give a focused point of stimulation that are commonly designed in clusters so that it can give a bumpy ride. Folds are a bit more varied as they can be tiny ripples or sections that tighten or loosen. Both of those texture variants have their pros and cons: warts can stimulate softly although they can have difficulty with grip, and folds can have amazing grip but the stimulation can range from barely noticeable to borderline abrasive.

Material hardness can affect suction, noise, and durability. One of the best functions of an onahole is the ability to create a vacuum effect by squeezing out air before entering. Material that is too hard can make this a bit difficult to maintain during use as the toy is so rigid that it can cause air to leak back inside. It is best to avoid this as air leaking in causes audible noises and once the air gets inside, it can further make noise as it shifts around during use. Softer toys suffer less from the issues of noisiness and loss of suction, but they can be more prone to damage due to the more fragile material-- although this is not always the case as some toys are designed with higher quality TPE that can withstand regular use.

For price, remember the whole rule that you get what you pay for when it comes to budget onaholes. The very cheap ones cut back on size or wall thickness (this plays a role in toy tightness) as well as material quality, so you may not get a great experience or one that would last long enough to warrant the investment, but if you are completely new and only want to try before diving deeper into this recreational hobby, then it isn't a terrible option. Almost all toys come with a sample lotion that should last anyone for one to two sessions.

One last thing that I have to suggest that is just as important, if not more, is the lubricant used with your future onahole. It is very important to understand that there are different viscosities available and not every lubricant out there is TPE friendly! Absolutely avoid any lubricant that contains glycerin as this will degrade your toy! I have heard that silicone is also not recommended as TPE and silicone do not play nice, but I have no experience on what happens if they meet. As for the viscosity, there are those that run thick, those that are thin, some slippery, and some not so much. It is all trial and error mixed with taste to know which lubricant works best with which toy.

You bring up a very interesting topic.

Personally, it depends on the price. If it’s something cheap, I take a quick look at the overall reviews and the bad reviews to get an idea.

If it’s expensive like a laptop or tv, I am the type to read reviews after reviews, search review sites, ask questions in communities like this or forums for even more details.

The OCD part of me research so much that it takes over my thoughts and I end up knowing so much information on the product. Which then makes it even harder to purchase. But in the end I force myself to make that purchase because if I don’t it will eat away at me and that would be the only thing I do when I am online.

I wish I could have the money so that I just buy what I want....:(

My financial situation has changed over the years that I've been shopping at Toy Demon, so I'll give you both of my approaches. First, when I was low on funds and had to be choosy, and now that money isn't an issue and I can buy whatever I desire.

Selective/Broke Mode:
I'm the type of shopper that wants to get the absolute best bang for my buck, so I like to sort by "best sellers" and "top rated". This will give you the general idea of which toys are popular and trending in the right direction. Once I have found something that looks appealing, I dig deep into the reviews, the videos, and get a good understanding for what the toy is like. I will also look up the toy on other sites or forums to get additional perspectives.
Only the absolute best that fits my desires will hit the shopping cart, and I know that my limited funds are going to the highest quality items.

Adventurous/Make-it-Rain Mode:
I'm the type of shopper that wants a taste of everything. I go through all the sales and clearance pages and anything that looks visually appealing and is less than $20, I add to the cart. I go through the full list of every onahole for anything I don't own and whatever looks appealing I add to my cart.
Then, I do a second pass through my cart. I double check each item I've added and examine the texture, softness, skim the reviews, and check that the manufacturer is reputable. Many onaholes don't make it through this step, as those with poor materials, unimpressive textures, or features that are identical to what I already own get tossed out. Whatever is left gets shipped to me.

Some notes on shopping for Onas:
-You'll discover what you like the more you use Onas and the more you shop. You will learn how to identify what sort of textures you like vs those you don't just by looking at the pictures.
-Don't put ALL your faith in review scores alone. Some shoppers will review poorly because the product isn't something they personally enjoyed, but that doesn't mean it's any fault of the product. With your additional knowledge, you'll be able to spot the difference.
-Experiment! Try things that look different, are made with different materials, and have different kinds of textures. You might just be surprised.

@Zoltan 

@Zoltan I've found that price when it comes to onaholes does not directly influence quality. My #3 onahole "Honey Trap" is only $18 and it's by far the most stimulating onaholes I've tried sofar, even compared to the one $50 onahole I purchased.

When first buying onahole I was looking for ones that seems rather tame and that didn't seem like they'd hurt my penis, as at the time I was having a very difficult time pulling back my foreskin (frenulum issue). After my first Onahole that issue was fixed and I slowly changed my shopping approach. I now almost exclusively look at the internal texture to see if it'd be something that I'd enjoy. I prefer toys that give me a longer session as that's just what I prefer (which is why the very stimulating Honey Trap is only #3 and not higher up.)

Reviews certainly have a big part in what I buy, but now I'm starting to ignore those too since I've had experiences where I give a new onahole a shot that had mediocre reviews and really like it (which is actually what happened with my #2 onahole "The Quatronado")

So right now I'd say my onahole purchasing experience is almost entirely based on these few factors. (in this order)
Internal Texture: Does the internal texture look stimulating and different from the ones I already have?
Brand: Have I had good experiences with this brand before?
Price: Is the price reasonable for what I'm getting and most importantly if I don't like it will I be able to dispose of it with relative ease.
Box Art: I simply don't want to use something that has an ugly box, It's stupid I know but it just is something I can't get behind.
External Look: Some onahole exteriors turn me off, I can't handle the mouth onaholes and I'll never purchase one because of it, I know it's not something I'm actively looking at, but I just can't get passed it.


I've yet to purchase an onahole above about $50 and I think at the time of writing I've only purchased a single onahole in the $50 pricerange. An onahole has to be pretty unique or special or I need to be almost certain I'll enjoy it in order to spend more than $40 on it at this point, since there are so many fantastic options in the $18 - $30 price range and that price range is cheap enough to where I wont feel too bad about tossing one if I don't like it.

I always wait for sales and then buy a variety of different onas. I also try not to buy any onaholes that might be similar in texture/style to another one that I own. I'm going for a one of everything kinda strat. I think I have around 30 different onaholes in the past 4 years. I buy like two or three times a year at around $100-$200 which keeps me more than satisfied.

Also, in general, I think that oral holes are more high risk high reward type, where as vaginal are more consistent. There are a lot more straight duds as well as hidden gems in oral compared to vaginal.

I'm pretty new to the onahole scene so it's all just researching based on reviews i'm seeing. But i'm gearing toward buying different category of items like those tenga eggs and hopefully one of the big hips later on. Gotta try everything out once, at least one product per category. But other than that right now i'm just waiting for my first onahole to arrive in the mail finger crossed.
Aside from buying sex toys, I'd say quality over quantity is usually the better bet, a good quality product will last much longer than a bunch of shitty quality items in the same category.

Find what I Intrests Me, Decide which one I should get out of the onas that intrestst me, and Buy It.

Not much thought to it really. Usually it's when an Onahole is ravaged to oblivion or that I just got lazy and didn't clean them for weeks.... But of course my hips are different though! I treat those things like queens after every use!