{"id":31827,"date":"2026-08-18T08:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fr.avalovedoll.com\/a-realistic-doll-not-necessarily-sexual\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:35:18","slug":"a-realistic-doll-not-necessarily-sexual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fr.avalovedoll.com\/en\/a-realistic-doll-not-necessarily-sexual\/","title":{"rendered":"A realistic doll, not necessarily sexual"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/video.love-doll.eu\/images\/Fanreal\/silicone\/175D\/Mirella-ROS\/L\/Fanreal%20175D%20Silicone%20Mirella%20ROS%20%2843%29.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fanreal 175D Silicone Mirella ROS (43)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading time: 12 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/au-dela-du-realisme-impact-ethique-et-communaute-sex-doll\/\">Consult our ultimate guide to the realistic doll with our psychology and culture section<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as you say the words <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/product-category\/poupees\/\">realistic doll<\/a><\/u>, the way you look at things changes. An awkward smile, a raised eyebrow, or worse, a conclusion drawn in two seconds. In the collective imagination, a realistic doll is inevitably equal to sexual use. Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Except that this equation is wrong and reductive. And honestly, it hurts a lot of people who use these dolls for reasons that have nothing to do with sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A realistic doll that is not necessarily sexual is a reality thousands of people live every day, silently, because social judgment leaves them little room to explain themselves. Artists, older people, grieving individuals, therapists, collectors. Human beings who found something their environment can't always offer them in a silicone object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we break down the clich\u00e9. We explore all the non-sexual uses of <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/product-category\/poupees\/\">adult dolls<\/a><\/u> with facts, concrete examples, and without condescension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-cliche-that-sticks-why-everyone-makes-the-mix-up\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The clich\u00e9 that sticks: why everyone makes the mix-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-media-origin-not-a-universal-truth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A media origin, not a universal truth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the very beginning, the media portrayal of realistic dolls has been almost exclusively sexualized. The first TV reports on the subject in the 2000s were often sensationalist, with hidden cameras, an outraged tone, and a voyeuristic angle. Result: in the public imagination, a silicone doll equals a giant sex toy. The end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this narrative is what the media say, not what users say. And, as often happens, it has erased all the complexity of a human phenomenon that is far richer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-market-itself-has-evolved\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The market itself has evolved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturers of realistic dolls have known this for a long time. A significant portion of their customers do not buy these dolls for sexual use. According to several testimonials from specialized retailers, <strong>between 20 and 40% of orders<\/strong> come from photographers, collectors, artists, isolated individuals looking for companionship, or people close to older adults. These figures do not make headlines, but they do exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7-1024x299.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226718\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-non-sexual-uses-of-realistic-dolls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-sexual uses of realistic dolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-art-and-photography-the-doll-as-a-creative-subject\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Art and photography: the doll as a creative subject<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the most visible non-sexual use and yet still too little understood. Professional and amateur photographers use realistic dolls as models for several very practical reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total availability<\/strong>: a human model gets tired, has constraints, and must be paid. A doll is available 24\/7, in any position, under any lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency<\/strong>: for a photo project that spans several months, the model does not change appearance, does not gain weight, and does not cut their hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: some photographers work alone, in isolated places, or at night. Using a doll removes logistical and ethical complications related to the presence of a vulnerable human model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists such as the Japanese <strong>Tao<\/strong> or European fine art photography collectives have used <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/product-category\/poupees\/poupee-silicone-adulte-realiste\/\">realistic silicone dolls<\/a><\/u> to explore themes such as urban loneliness, identity, femininity, or the emptiness of everyday life. These works have been exhibited in galleries, published in art magazines, and taken very seriously by critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realistic doll as a <strong>creative tool<\/strong> is a creative reality, not an excuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-emotional-companionship-filling-the-absence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Emotional companionship: filling the absence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tend to underestimate how physically painful loneliness can be. Not metaphorically, but physiologically. The absence of touch, presence, and someone to talk to triggers the same neurological pathways as physical pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For part of the owners of realistic dolls, the purchase has nothing sexual about it. It's the search for <strong>quiet but stable companionship<\/strong>: someone by your side when you wake up, a silhouette in the living room, a daily ritual of care and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This need is especially strong for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People who live alone after a long period as a couple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals experiencing geographic isolation (rural areas, expatriates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with severe social anxiety who find in the doll a space to decompress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widows and widowers who are not trying to \"replace\" their partner, but to avoid finding themselves in total emptiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The doll is not a substitute for human relationships. It is a cushion against emptiness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our article, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/2026\/04\/13\/poupee-pour-adulte-contre-la-solitude-la-compagne-silencieuse-que-personne-nose-nommer\/\">Adult Doll Against Loneliness: The Silent Companion No One Dares to Name<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-grief-a-presence-in-absence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Grief: a presence in absence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most moving and least known uses. Some people, after losing a loved one, a partner, a child, or a parent, have had a realistic doll customized in the image of the person who passed away. Or simply bought a doll to have a physical presence in the home during the grieving period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This phenomenon is documented especially in Japan, where the culture of mourning is different from ours. Families who have lost a child sometimes commission a realistic doll bearing their child's likeness as a living memorial. Western eyes tend to find this practice strange, but what right do we have to judge how someone moves through their pain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is that <strong>for these people, the doll has no sexual aspect<\/strong>. It's a space for transition, a support for the work of grieving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-1024x356.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226716\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-seniors-and-older-adults-a-therapy-of-connection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Seniors and older adults: a therapy of connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the line between personal use and therapeutic use becomes blurred, in the right sense of the term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>doll therapy<\/strong> (doll therapy) is a validated medical practice, used in particular with patients with Alzheimer's or senile dementia. Clinical studies published in journals such as <em>Dementia<\/em> journal or the <em>Journal of Gerontological Nursing<\/em> show that regular contact with a realistic doll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduces agitation<\/strong> and disruptive behaviors in demented patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improves social interactions<\/strong> with care staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduces the use of anti-anxiety medication<\/strong> in some services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stimulates memories<\/strong> and care reflexes (feeding, dressing, rocking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These dolls are not <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/product-category\/poupees\/\">sex dolls<\/a><\/u>; they are therapeutic tools. And their effectiveness is precisely based on their realism: the more the doll resembles a human being, the stronger the effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond neurodegenerative diseases, older adults who live alone use realistic dolls as everyday companions. In Japan, this phenomenon is documented enough to have been covered by serious reports in the national press. An octogenarian who dresses and styles her doll every morning is not having a sexual relationship. She fights loneliness with the means available to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-disability-accessing-intimacy-in-a-different-way\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Disability: accessing intimacy in a different way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This topic is rarely addressed, and that's a shame because it deserves a real adult conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with physical or cognitive disabilities may find in a realistic doll access to a form of intimacy that is otherwise difficult or even impossible for them. Not necessarily sexual, but physical in the broad sense: touch, simulated warmth, the ability to hold someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For someone with limited mobility, whose physical appearance causes rejection, or whose social difficulties make intimate relationships complicated, a doll can represent a space of dignity and autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized associations supporting people with disabilities, especially in the Netherlands and Belgium, are beginning to incorporate this reality into their thinking about the sexuality and intimacy of the people they support. It's not an easy topic, but ignoring it helps no one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-artists-and-collectors-an-aesthetic-passion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Artists and collectors: an aesthetic passion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a worldwide community of <strong>realistic doll collectors<\/strong> whose interest is purely aesthetic and passionate. Like collectors of high fashion figurines, vintage mannequins, or porcelain dolls, but with a level of realism and customization unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These collectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invest in dolls from high-end manufacturers (medical-grade silicone, advanced makeup, ultra-realistic joints)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress them in creative or vintage outfits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photograph them and share their creations in online communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend dedicated events and exhibitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For them, the doll is a <strong>living work of art<\/strong>, a sculptural piece that can be inhabited. The sexual dimension is also absent from their approach, just as it is absent when collecting miniature cars or luxury watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-complete-picture-the-6-non-sexual-uses-of-realistic-dolls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The complete picture: the 6 non-sexual uses of realistic dolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Use<\/th><th>Main profile<\/th><th>What the doll provides<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Art &amp; photography<\/strong><\/td><td>Photographers, artists<\/td><td>A model that is available, consistent, and controllable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emotional companionship<\/strong><\/td><td>Isolated people, lonely people<\/td><td>Presence, stability, an affectionate ritual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grief work<\/strong><\/td><td>Mourning people<\/td><td>Transition, memorial, continuity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Therapy (seniors)<\/strong><\/td><td>Older patients, care staff<\/td><td>Reduced anxiety, cognitive stimulation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disability<\/strong><\/td><td>People with disabilities<\/td><td>Access to intimacy, dignity, autonomy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collection &amp; aesthetics<\/strong><\/td><td>Collectors, enthusiasts<\/td><td>Aesthetic pleasure, creative, community-based<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-stigmatization-hurts-everyone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why stigmatization hurts everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-it-isolates-people-who-are-already-vulnerable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It isolates people who are already vulnerable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who use a realistic doll for non-sexual reasons are often in difficult life situations: grief, isolation, disability, aging. Social stigma forces them to hide a tool that helps them feel better. Result: they stay silent, isolate themselves more, and lose the benefit of talking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-it-blocks-the-development-of-doll-therapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It blocks the development of doll therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care providers who would like to integrate realistic dolls into their therapeutic practice face enormous institutional reluctance because the object is stigmatized. This taboo has a real cost: patients who could benefit from this approach do not have access to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-it-prevents-an-honest-conversation-about-loneliness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It prevents an honest conversation about loneliness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons people buy realistic dolls is because our societies have produced a silent epidemic of loneliness. But since the topic is immediately sexualized in the public eye, this conversation cannot happen. We miss an opportunity to talk about a real public health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-1024x299.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226719\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-but-still-that-s-weird-right\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\"But still, that's weird, right?\"<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let's be direct about this question because many people think it without saying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What exactly is \"weird\"? Getting attached to an object? Humans get attached to their cars, their houses, to clothes that belong to the deceased. Surrounding yourself with a fictional presence? People talk to their plants, to their animals, to framed photos. Finding comfort in something inert? Adults still sleep with stuffed animals at 40-something, and no one judges them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is unsettling about the realistic doll is realism. The resemblance to a human being activates cognitive discomfort, which specialists call the <strong>\"uncanny valley\"<\/strong>. You feel uneasy about something that looks too much like a human being without being one. It's a neurological reflex, not a moral judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing this discomfort within yourself already helps dismantle part of the prejudice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our article <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/2026\/03\/30\/de-lobjet-au-compagnon-le-voyage-inattendu-des-proprietaires-de-poupees\/\">From Object to Companion: The Unexpected Journey of Doll Owners<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-faq-what-people-really-want-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ - What People Really Want to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n .faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 20px auto; font-family: sans-serif; }\n  .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px 0; cursor: pointer; }\n  .faq-item summary { list-style: none; outline: none; font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; }\n  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .faq-answer { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #666; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n  \n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary><strong>What are the non-sexual uses of a realistic doll?<\/strong><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>\n        A realistic doll can absolutely have a 100% platonic use. Many owners use them as <strong>life companions<\/strong> to break loneliness, as <strong>art models<\/strong> (photography, drawing), or as therapeutic supports. The physical aspect is just one option among many others.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary><strong>Is \"Doll Therapy\" a recognized medical practice?<\/strong><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>\n        Yes, <strong>doll therapy<\/strong> is a clinical approach used especially in geriatrics to support patients with cognitive disorders or dementia. It helps reduce anxiety and has been practiced successfully in several care facilities in Europe and Japan.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary><strong>Who do hyper-realistic doll manufacturers really target?<\/strong><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>\n        The market has diversified widely beyond the male audience. Manufacturers now offer male models, neutral faces, or aging silhouettes to meet <strong>artistic, cinematic, or social support needs<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary><strong>How should you approach buying a companion doll with your close circle?<\/strong><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>\n        The ideal is to highlight the <strong>functional or emotional need<\/strong>: combating isolation, passion for artistic realism, or the need for reassuring companionship. Explaining the object by its purpose (decoration, therapy, art) makes the decision much more understandable for loved ones.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary><strong>Can using an anthropomorphic doll harm human relationships?<\/strong><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>\n        Contrary to common misconceptions, most users maintain an active social life. The doll does not replace the human; it <strong>fills a specific void<\/strong> or offers complementary emotional support, without ever substituting for the complexity of real social relationships.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-to-wrap-up\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">To wrap up ...<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A realistic doll is not necessarily sexual. It's a simple sentence, but it needs to be said clearly and calmly, as many times as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind these silicone objects, there are artists creating, older people finding a little less loneliness in their day, grieving individuals going through something that can't really be translated, therapists looking for ways to help, and collectors who see beauty where others see strangeness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way we look at these uses says a lot about our collective ability to accept the diversity of ways to be human: imperfect, alone at times, creative most of the time, and always seeking connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this article changed something in the way you see the topic, share it. It's these kinds of conversations that shift the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you're still hesitating between different models or different brands, the team is here to guide you. This kind of purchase deserves a real conversation, not just a product page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Ava Love Doll, we offer <strong>anonymous voice calls on Discord or WhatsApp<\/strong>. No script, no sales pressure, just a real conversation with someone who knows this subject in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <u><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/kj4DpeUTkB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Join our Discord<\/strong><\/a><\/u> to ask your questions in voice or by message without sharing your personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <u><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+330768823370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>WhatsApp: 07 68 82 33 70<\/strong><\/a><\/u> for a message or a call, whichever suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 If you prefer to be called back, visit our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/avalovedoll.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a><\/u> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email and live chat are also available if you prefer writing, at your own pace, on your terms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading time: 12 mins Consult our ultimate guide to the realistic doll with our psychology and culture section. As soon as you say the words realistic doll, the way you look at things changes. An awkward smile, a raised eyebrow, or worse, a conclusion drawn in two seconds. 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