2009
TLL Adult Review: Jildo
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What is a Jildo? It’s a wooden dildo hand-made by Jilda. First of all, no, you won’t get splinters from any Jildo you buy and use. I’ve seriously never seen a smoother toy than a Jildo, regardless of the material. Jildos are created from natural wood that is not chemically processed, and they’re shaped on a lathe and sanded with progressively finer grain sanding implements, and then completely sealed with the same food grade sealing finish that is used to coat and protect wooden salad bowls and tongs. After being finished, Jildos are polished with carnauba wax. They’re very, very shiny.
As an aside, in case you were curious, carnauba wax is plant based and is certified as Generally Recognized as Safe by the FDA for food and drug use. Carnauba wax is actually hypoallergenic by nature, and is used in stuff like your run of the mill bumble bee branded chapstick, other cosmetics, and as a coating for hard shelled candies (think M&Ms) and also in the coating on some medications/pills. Part of what makes this wax ideal for use in achieving the high gloss shine on Jildos is that over time, the shine simply dulls rather than flaking off as other finishes do. Vital for a wooden dildo.
The final product is a beautifully shiny wooden Jildo. It’s available in a number of styles, and after the first of the new year Jilda is adding new styles and announcing new price points. I love that the site talks about the history of dildos, and notes that wood is actually a material that’s been used to make dildos for many many years! Like, since ancient times. Seems we humans have always been horny and inventive.
Why buy a Jildo?
If you’re looking for a unique, inexpensive, safe dildo, the Jildo may be just what you’re looking for. Mine is spiral in design and the swirling grooves are interesting looking, but after using it, if I were going to get another I would go for one that is more beaded, something more like the New Waves style. I think, for myself, that would provide more interest than the swirls do. It’s up to personal preference to choose a dildo you think will be appealing. There are smooth ones, beaded ones, ridged ones, galore! There’s something for pretty much every taste, and the wood type varies so you can find something that’ll also be visually appealing.
I also really like supporting small manufacturers who care about their consumers and value the art of their craft, because increasingly everything everywhere is all huge corporations that don’t care about the consumer and are just out to make money. This is the case with Jildos. These are beautiful and functional, safe, practical and affordable.
How do you clean a Jildo?
After each use, wash with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. You can also disinfect with alcohol.
What lube is a Jildo able to be used with?
Both waterbased and silicone based lubricants are just fine.
Additional things to consider!
It’s also worth noting that Jilda does occasionally do custom orders, so if you want something you don’t see, drop her a line! Also, and this is cool, she offers refunds if you’re not in love with your jildo. She says she would toss the returned dildo in the fire, but she hasn’t yet had a single return! Not really surprising at all because these are beautiful, excellent, and sure to last a long time.
