Dildos: material, hygiene, and how the ratings are set

How dildos are assessed

The rating is a weighted average of five criteria with the same weight, on a 0–10 scale with one decimal place. Below 6.0, no product is recommended, regardless of price. The criteria are shared within a category and adapted to what actually matters there—here, material and hygiene, casting, ergonomics, and price versus performance are weighted the most heavily. That means two dildos can be compared with each other, but never with a product in another category.

Each product is assessed using the same basis: the manufacturer’s published specifications and product manual, comparison against direct competitors in the same price range, and the current price at all Swedish shops that sell the item. No manufacturer is allowed to read the text in advance, and no shop can pay for placement. Where the manufacturer does not publish a value, it explicitly states instead of an estimate. The full basis is in that’s how I make the assessment.

Material and hygiene

Medical-grade silicone is the starting point here as well: non-porous, phthalate-free, and withstands 60-degree water. Softened PVC and what is sold as jelly rubber have a porous surface that can’t be disinfected. Tempered glass and polished steel are non-porous alternatives that can be cleaned completely. Look at the seam where two materials meet—that’s where dirt collects. Products whose declaration only states “kroppsvänligt material” are not included in the test, because the claim can’t be verified.