I like dildos once in awhile because they don't bring me to this crazy instant buzzy orgasm like vibrators tend to do. For me they're for extended me-time only as I take awhile to get off without vibrations.

I will say I own a lot more vibes than dildos though. Maybe once I get the Pure Wand I'll be a total convert.

When I got my first glass dildo (Bent Graduate), I finally understood all the fuss. G-spot heaven. I also kinda like realistic dildos if I'm not getting any for awhile; I miss the feel of an actual flesh-n-blood cock. less

I love dildos. I use to hate vibrators cause they just weren't realistic enough for me.
If I get a realistic dildo, I want it as close to the real thing as possible. If ya can't have the real deal, then the next best is a realistic dildo.
Yeah, I could get a realistic looking vibe but it still doesn't cut it for me cause real cocks don't vibrate. In fact, I don't like realistic vibes at all!
I have one, but only cause it was a gift. less

I used to wonder this myself, but I've come to the decision that dildos are my favorite kind of sex toy, and I prefer them over vibes most of the time.

I've found that internal vibrations, while nice, are something I wouldn't really miss in most cases. There's also the fact that mechanical parts can alter the way a toy feels or (if it's a soft dildo) limit its ability to flex. My VixSkin Tex and Super Soft Mark just wouldn't be the same if they were vibrators.

Furthermore, a well-made dildo of high quality materials can last a lifetime, but the odds of a motor doing the same are a lot slimmer - a very good vibe may last a long time, but all machines break down sooner or later. I like knowing that some of my toys will be with me forever if I take care of them, and won't rattle or click from loose or broken parts.

And don't worry - you're not "getting something wrong." You just have your own tastes and have trouble understanding other people's, that's all. That's very normal. If you like vibes more, then I say enjoy them to the fullest extent! less

I like dildos once in awhile because they don't bring me to this crazy instant buzzy orgasm like vibrators tend to do. For me they're for extended me-time only as I take awhile to get off without vibrations.

I will say I own a lot more vibes than dildos though. Maybe once I get the Pure Wand I'll be a total convert.

When I got my first glass dildo (Bent Graduate), I finally understood all the fuss. G-spot heaven. I also kinda like realistic dildos if I'm not getting any for awhile; I miss the feel of an actual flesh-n-blood cock. less

Heee! The Bent Graduate is awesome!

But more seriously, your comment about extended playtime made me remember something I read a while back: I forget her name, but some designer of luxury glass dildos was apparently of the opinion that vibrators were just the "cheap and easy" way of getting to climax - like using a vibrator was cheating somehow (as in, cheating at a game, not on a partner).

I don't know if anyone here on EF shares that viewpoint, but I wouldn't be surprised if some people in the world did. So that might be another reason to prefer dildos, though not the friendliest one... less

I used to wonder this myself, but I've come to the decision that dildos are my favorite kind of sex toy, and I prefer them over vibes most of the time.

I've found that internal vibrations, while nice, are something I wouldn't really miss in most cases. There's also the fact that mechanical parts can alter the way a toy feels or (if it's a soft dildo) limit its ability to flex. My VixSkin Tex and Super Soft Mark just wouldn't be the same if they were vibrators.

Furthermore, a well-made dildo of high quality materials can last a lifetime, but the odds of a motor doing the same are a lot slimmer - a very good vibe may last a long time, but all machines break down sooner or later. I like knowing that some of my toys will be with me forever if I take care of them, and won't rattle or click from loose or broken parts.

And don't worry - you're not "getting something wrong." You just have your own tastes and have trouble understanding other people's, that's all. That's very normal. If you like vibes more, then I say enjoy them to the fullest extent! less

I think a lot of people have shared a lot of good opinions, and I'm right there with them: textures and shapes that can't be done with vibrators, solid construction, harness compatibility, the fact that a good dildo can never break (unlike even the nicest vibes)... and, if you don't really need internal vibrations, why buy something that won't last a lifetime just to have a feature you don't need so much?

Also, I find a lot of dildos to be really sexy. I mean, look at the Eleven. It's ... just sexy. I want it inside of me. There are very few vibrators that have the same pure sex appeal. less