TPE insert sizes - can they accommodate?
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TPE insert sizes - can they accommodate?
1. Do these inserts stretch enough to accommodate a larger sized individual? If they fit snugly inside the cavity, then I presume the material can only compress vs. expand its outer surface. In other words, the inner circle pushes outward until it is compressed to its maximum vs. the outer circumference expanding outward against the cavity walls. I have not seen any claim from a manufacturer about how much size the inserts can accommodate/expand.
2. Also, with inserts, I have read about different techniques for inserting it into the cavity. One suggested a panty hose wrap that allows it inside. Seems smart because there is no water-based lubricant involved that would inevitably leave moisture (water) inside the cavity after an insert is removed. All the oiling an powdering would not protect against water remaining in the cavity if one uses lubricant. So it seems to defeat the purpose of maintaining a dry cavity. Is this much of a problem, to use water-based lubricant for insertion of the insert?
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Re: TPE insert sizes - can they accommodate?
The standard sizes are tight (if you have above average girth), but they stretch a lot and can accommodate pretty much anyone. If you have above average girth, you can certainly request a wider version, or better yet, get both. They aren't very expensive. I got a wider insert for my TPE doll just yesterday and so far it is great. It feels quite different from the standard insert, actually.
Silicone and TPE are naturally tacky/sticky materials. Corn starch will make it smooth and reduce the friction. Not as much as a water-based lubricant, obviously, but it can help a lot for getting the insert inside without causing any damage, and you don't need to clean it out of her after you're done. People often apply corn starch to their entire dolls to make them feel more realistic.
Recently some people have begun recommending vaseline as a lubricant and surface treatment (TPE dolls ONLY). Apparently it gets absorbed into the TPE and is good for longevity. Me personally, I don't like getting my hands that messy so I have not tried it.
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Mineral oil can also be used as a lubricant to ease insertion of the insert into the doll. In my (still somewhat limited) experience, this works as well as Vaseline for this purpose. Mineral oil is easier to clean off your hands than Vaseline, but it does require some cleanup, so if you don't want a trip to the sink after installing the insert and before doing anything else, perhaps corn starch or baby powder would work best.jonn wrote:Recently some people have begun recommending vaseline as a lubricant and surface treatment (TPE dolls ONLY). Apparently it gets absorbed into the TPE and is good for longevity. Me personally, I don't like getting my hands that messy so I have not tried it.
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Re: TPE insert sizes - can they accommodate?
2. I've tried different strategies, IMHO vaseline is the best to build in the insert. Easy to handle, does no harm to the TPE and protects it from moisture.