While the goal of orgasm has always been the same, the techniques for inspiring an orgasm have evolved.
Batteries, for example, are almost a thing of the past, as most sex toys are rechargeable these days.
They are also made of soft, body-friendly materials and come packaged in elegant boxes. Their functions are also becoming increasingly complex.
There are even app-controlled toys that can be controlled by a buddy on the other side of the world.
I also tested hands-free toys and even clitoral suction cups, which have been gaining popularity lately, like Lelo's Sona.
In fact, there isn't a single realistic veined phallus in my entire collection. The less realistic the toy, the better.
And in the world of adult love dolls, there is a tendency to create an unattainable representation of idealized female beauty. Sex dolls are not just sex toys. It's more like a human replacement.
When the big day of filming came up, the BBC crew came to my flat with a sex doll, 'Steven', which I wanted to test.
I couldn't believe it when I saw the size of the box. It's like a cardboard coffin.
"I had to assemble Steven this sex doll"
Not only is it extremely heavy, but it is also very difficult to move. Needless to say, this is the weirdest unboxing ever.
Especially when I found out I had to assemble it.
I had to screw his female head around his neck and his life size sex doll has a very impressive six pack abs. Then, with a little help, I lifted him out of the box. On further inspection, I found that Steven had a kissing mouth suitable for insertion.
I couldn't resist spanking his annoying ass a few times. I couldn't believe how similar the tapping sound was to human tapping.
After a few pats, my arms were tired and I turned it face up so as not to be distracted by its alluring rump.
"huge penis too big"
Interestingly, there is a hole where his manhood resides, allowing for interchangeable love dolls. One size doesn't fit all, and the huge dick it came with was too big for me.
Once Steven was seated on my couch, the crew left so we could get down to business.
First, I ripped out his plastic dildo and replaced it with a smaller curved dildo from my own collection.
This is easier to manage. I rolled a condom on it and sat on him.
I looked down at my TPE sex doll as I bounced up and down its length. He stared blankly at the ceiling, expressionless. It's like having sex with someone who doesn't like you.