Measured Pleasure

Journal

Guides and reference articles on intimate product selection.

Size & FitHow Big Is a Dildo, Really? Data from 900+ Products

The average dildo is 17.4cm insertable length and 4.7cm diameter. Here's what the actual market data shows — and what it means for choosing a size.

10 April 2026 · 6 min read

Size & FitInsertable Length: What It Means and How to Use It

Total length is the number retailers lead with. Insertable length is the number that actually matters. Here's the difference and how to use it.

21 February 2026 · 6 min read

Size & FitDildo Diameter, Circumference & Girth: A Complete Size Guide

Diameter, circumference, girth — three words for the same thing, measured differently. Here's how to read them, convert between them, and find the right size.

14 January 2026 · 7 min read

Size & FitBig Dildo Guide: Size, Specs, and How to Choose

What counts as big, how to read the specs on large dildos, and how to approach sizing up without buying wrong twice.

8 December 2025 · 7 min read

Size & FitThick Dildo Guide: Diameter, Girth, and How to Size Up

What thick actually means in specs, how diameter and circumference relate, and how to move up in girth without buying the wrong size twice.

20 November 2025 · 7 min read

Size & FitDildo Size Guide: Length, Diameter and Girth Explained

Size is the most important variable in choosing a dildo and the least clearly communicated. Here's how to read the numbers and what they actually mean.

4 November 2025 · 8 min read

Size & FitHow to Think About Size and Fit

Size anxiety runs in both directions. Here's how to think about dimensions relative to anatomy, and how to use spec data to make a genuinely informed choice.

30 May 2025 · 6 min read

Size & FitWhy Dimensions Matter More Than You Think

Total length tells you almost nothing useful. Here's what to actually look at when reading product specs.

14 March 2024 · 6 min read