What factors influence the popularity of sex toys, specifically those designed for vaginal insertion? A study published in The Journal of Sex Research delved into this question, revealing that women’s preferences might not align with common assumptions. The research was conducted by analyzing data from Lovehoney, the United Kingdom’s largest online sex toy retailer. The study focused on a sample of 265 phallic-shaped products, assessing various characteristics such as size, material, presence of realistic features (like veins or a skin-like texture), and whether the toy included a vibrating fu…