The term “diddo” (most often spelled dildo) in the USA refers to a type of sex toy, and its price depends on material, size, brand, and features like vibration. In general, you can buy a basic dildo for $10 to $25, while higher-quality body-safe options made from silicone, glass, or stainless steel usually cost $25 to $100 or more. Vibrating or rechargeable models typically range from $50 to $150, and luxury or designer brands can go from $100 to over $300.

How long do you have to stay hard to make a dildo? This question often comes up for people curious about how sex toys are made or during DIY projects. The key point: you don’t need to stay hard to create a dildo, and an erection is not required at any stage of standard manufacturing or safe DIY casting. No erection required for production. In professional dildo manufacturing, products are formed using molds and stable materials.

The biggest dildo someone can buy is usually an oversized novelty or display product that can reach about 2 to 3 feet in total length, and some listings even claim more than that. These giant items are often made to stand out, not to be used like a normal toy, so the full size can be much larger than the part meant for insertion. If you want something that is actually usable, the size is usually much smaller than the biggest novelty pieces.

No, using a big dildo does not help with childbirth. Research and medical experts explain that childbirth depends on the cervix dilating to about 10 centimeters to allow the baby to pass, not on stretching the vaginal canal. A 2014 discussion on the LoveHoney forum with over 200 comments noted that users agreed the cervix is what must open for delivery, and dildo use makes no difference there. Multiple Reddit users in a 2022 thread also confirmed that the vagina returns to normal size immediately after removing a dildo, so any stretching is completely temporary and does not prepare you for birth.

If you’re looking for an everyday object that can work in place of a dildo, one of the most practical choices is a smooth, firm vegetable like a cucumber or a carrot. These are easy to find in most kitchens, have a natural phallic shape, and can feel comfortable when used with plenty of lubrication and a condom. For example, a peeled cucumber about as thick as your index finger can mimic the feel of a small dildo, while a carrot can give a bit more girth if you choose a thicker one.