Lovehoney Lifelike Lover 6" Ultra Realistic Dildo Review: Fucking Glorious

On the surface, the Lifelike Lover 6" Ultra-Realistic Dildo looks like your garden-variety generic insertable human cock.

“Yep, that’s a penis”.

Sure, it's got a pleasant bend to it, and does look about as realistic as a chunk of silicone possibly can. But the real selling point is in the touchy-feely stuff: the box lovingly boasts of a "moving foreskin and lifelike testicles", and that's not marketing hyperbole. It's not just dual-density; it's almost skin-like, with a pliable outer layer and balls that are just begging to be fondled, like the ultimate NSFW stress reliever.

I love this thing.

A Brief History of Dildo Evolution

At first, there was the humble mass-produced dildo, made of toxic plastic that would melt into a mutant slug form when placed alongside other toys.

Then we wised up a little, realised that shit was bad for our bodies, and moved on to silicone, a miracle material that brought body-safe toys to the masses (though some manufacturers haven’t got the memo yet).

Then we realised you could have different formulas for the silicone, and invented dual-density dildos, with a solid inner core and soft outer shell that felt just divine—but still didn’t quite behave like a real cock.

Now, we've evolved the humble dildo to the height of realism: a solid inner core, a layer of magic sauce, and a flexible outer shaft that behaves like real skin. It's not just soft; it can be pulled, prodded, or sucked. You even get some actual balls embedded in the soft sack. This is the post-dual-density era of dildos.

What's So Special?

The “Ultra Realistic Lifelike Lover” from Lovehoney is just so much fucking fun. It's the best feeling dildo I've ever had, and I've got a lot. But whether you're looking to fuck it, practice your delicate blowjob skills, try deepthroating, or just need a new ornament for the mantlepiece when your in-laws come round, the Lifelike Lover has something for everyone.

Also, if you’re not actually what you’re supposed to do with a dildo, you’re in luck! The LoveHoney Ultra Realistic Dildo includes an instruction manual. This consists of three sentences advising you to: use lubricant, tease yourself with a little foreplay to get in the mood before inserting the toy, and to wash thoroughly before and after each use.

I mean, it's solid advice, but hardly worth killing a tree for to reprint in eight different languages. It doesn’t even tell you which holes you can put it in, so I sat there for ten minutes trying to insert it into my nose. If only the instruction manual gave more explicit instructions!

Anyway, the good stuff was hygienically sealed in an opaque plastic bag.

What’s It Like to Use?

First, let’s talk about the balls, because you probably weren’t expecting to find two firm balls inside a squishy ball sack. They’re playful, but functional too, if you wanted to say…. wrap your lips around them and nibble ever so slightly. But just like in real life, no teeth please, you might damage the soft outer layer. Be like a goldfish.

The very tip of the toy is pure soft silicone, giving a delightful padding as you’re being railed, or something to suck on and press your tongue against. It’s also got an insane level of lifelike realism going on with the coloration and texture. Just look at the little dimples and tiny ridges on this thing:

Meanwhile, it’s got a nice and gentle curvature, standing proud to attention like a god tier Zeus of a cock. The shaft is little less stretchy than I was hoping, but still has a great degree of flexibility to grab hold of, or just enjoy the realism inside you. At 6” length and 5” maximum circumference, it’s entirely average—and that’s brilliant.

We’re aiming for realism here, so if you’re using this as practice for the real thing or just not into monster cocks, you’ll love the proportions.

Is It Actually Silicone?

It’s an important question to ask with any toy that purports to be silicone or body-safe, especially one that’s so innovative and unique feeling. You can either take them at their word—LoveHoney is a global, respected brand after all—or you can test for yourself. Establishing whether something is silicone or not without knowing the manufacturing process is not an exact science, but there are some key elements to judge on:

• Smell. Everything has a slight manufactured smell to it, but toxic toys tend to be more pungent as they’re “off-gassing” various plasticizers. The LoveHoney Lifelike Lover doesn’t have a particular strong smell of anything.

• Taste. It shouldn’t taste of anything, either—and this doesn’t, like a freshly showered cock. I suppose you could add your own taste, if you’re into that.

• Allergic reaction. Unless you’re actually allergic to silicone, which is extremely rare, you shouldn’t feel a tingling sensation when you insert the toy anywhere. If you do, it can be a sign of toxic PVC. The Lifelike Lover Dildo hasn't caused any tingling sensation in me, other than the happy kind.

• The flame test. This is the best indicator, and involves holding a lighter to the material for a few seconds, and seeing the reaction. PVC will usually melt, or may even catch fire, so keep a bowl of water nearby. Silicone won’t catch, but may leave behind a little powdery white residue; that’s normal. I confirmed with a flame test to the base that the Lifelike Lover isn't flammable.

So, given all of these results, we can safely conclude on balance that it’s probably silicone.

How Does It Work?

Without actually cutting one open, I'd imagine there's a layer of silicone-safe oil in between the firm inner core and flexible skin. The outer skin is molded first along with the soft tip of the penis; then it's filled with oil, the firm inner parts are inserted, and then a final layer of medium-firm silicone to seal the base and create a good suction cup.

I've probably oversimplified the process (a small hole on the base which has been sealed suggests something is being injected), but the implication that there's a layer of oil in there is undeniable, and the product listing doesn’t say what type of oil. Which means don't rip the skin layer with sharp nails or some random knife play; it will leak out. In fact, I'd suggest giving it a once-over before each use to check for any obvious signs of rips or damage.

Though not for this exact model, I've read some reports of competitors' products where the liquid has leaked out during use. Again, that’s not been reported on this particular product, but it's something to keep in mind.

Is This Your Next Dildo?

Yes. Fuck yes. It’s fun, it’s filthy, it’s innovative, and it feels better than any dual-density toy I’ve ever owned. It’s a genuine step forward in dildo design, not just another boring slab of silicone with a paint job.

Who it’s for: Anyone craving realism, oral practice, or just a cock you can actually interact with beyond “stick it in me.”

Who it’s not for: Hardcore toy fuckers who want rock-solid, punishing pressure against their P or G-spot, or those bored of real cocks who want fantastical beasts to play with.

Consider your "normal" dildo officially obsolete. This is the pinnacle of insertables. The only thing left on my wishlist is a cumtube—because, at this point, why stop halfway?