With the rise of selfie culture and social media, it was only a matter of time before sex dolls entered the spotlight. Customers began photographing and filming their dolls in creative ways, often fulfilling fantasies they could never act out in real life. After all, what’s the fun in creating content if there’s no one to share it with?

Interestingly, some historical claims about sex dolls remain controversial. For example, employees of the German Hygiene Museum later denied any involvement in the supposed World War II project to develop such dolls. Whether this denial was genuine or simply an attempt to distance themselves from the rumor is unclear. What we do know is that the museum was badly damaged during the bombings, conveniently erasing any potential evidence of the project.

More recently, South Korea’s top soccer team, FC Seoul, faced backlash after placing life-sized dolls in stadium seats during the pandemic to simulate a live audience. While they wore masks and were positioned for proper social distancing, the problem was quickly discovered—they weren’t ordinary mannequins, but highly realistic BBW sex dolls. The stunt led to a record fine of 100 million won (about 600,000 RMB), reminding the world that while sex dolls may serve many purposes, their use in public spaces isn’t always welcomed.

On a more positive note, sex doll owners are increasingly embracing their companions as part of their personal and social lives. A year after her debut, Rosaline—a sex doll owned by Red—has become an Instagram sensation. Her photos and story continue to captivate audiences, highlighting the emotional connection and self-expression that many doll owners experience. This growing openness helps address the doubts and hesitations first-time buyers often feel when considering the purchase of a TPE or silicone sex doll.

The fascination with sex dolls isn’t new. Early attempts, such as the rumored Borghild Project, even explored the idea of creating dolls with deliberately seductive or “artificial” facial expressions. The team allegedly wanted actress Käthe von Nagy to lend her likeness, but she refused to be associated with what she considered degrading. As a result, the designers moved forward with their own stylized version of a “face of desire.”

From rumors of wartime experiments to viral Instagram fame, custom sex dolls continue to evolve in both perception and use. What was once taboo is now part of a growing market, where owners openly share their stories, creativity, and experiences with the world.