Martin Dee Wan: #SiliconeLovers | The Future is Now.

According to Louie Love, the owner of Silicone Lovers — One of the largest sex doll vendors in Europe:

“As humans we have an innate fascination with the idea of replicating the works of Mother Nature, to see how our skills compare or if we can even come close to designing things the way Mother Nature does so perfectly. It’s evident in all aspects of art and design, we’re obsessed with it as a species and I think dolls are another medium for self-expression and exploration in that same realm. When you go onto huge forums like TDF (The Doll Forum 60,000+ members), you quickly realise that many people are talking about the design of these dolls, the way they are put together, their individual specifications and the owner’s customisation choices that contribute to the doll’s unique characteristics and personality. You quickly realise that it’s NOT just about sex, but it’s about being creative and imaginative. It is a hobby just the same as classic cars and in the same way that you have car shows where people admire the way a machine has been perfectly designed and built, the exact same thing goes on with dolls. In fact, many owners have ‘doll meets’ to do exactly that. We find it quite awful that most feel like they have to be a bit clandestine about it all due to harsh judgements from the media and outsiders who have fairly two-dimensional views on what sex doll owners must be like. To many owners, these dolls become de-sexualised to an extent and simply appreciated for their curves, their shape, their design, their quality, their unique customisations- and of course- their everlasting companionship...”

“…As much as the general public would love to pigeon hole doll owners, it’s truly impossible. Our customers are as diverse if not more so than any other customer demographic. For example, we sell to all sexes, couples and collectors, cosplayers and role-players, widows and widowers, young and the young at heart, gamers and gym-goers, photographers and fashionistas to name just a few. Everyone has their own very distinct personal reason to own a doll. We even have long-distance lovers buying dolls as gifts for each other. Some own one, some own 21. Some people when asked, on the forum “how many “sex dolls” do you have?” will reply “None, but I have three emotional support silicone companions”. Or “I have a collection of dolls, none of which I use for sex, they are just dolls to me”. Some are motivated by sex, some are not. Some are motivated by one particular thing and it then it changes completely and unexpectedly. I will say, in regards to their general demeanour, we’ve experienced nothing but the most civilised, polite, open and honest customers and we can form quite a bond with some. It’s a sensitive item to sell, the trust and respect goes both ways. We treat customers how we would like to be treated if the role was reversed — with respect and kindness. We like to think we are helping people find companionship within a society that sometimes doesn’t give everyone the attention they deserve.”