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The short answer
Mr Hankey's makes the best size-play toys, with most models in four to six sizes and honest measurements.
Sizing upMr Hankey's Perfect Penis$126–$190Buy nowOur review
More girthMr Hankey's Atlas$66–$390Buy nowOur review
The final bossMr Hankey's GOLIATH$175–$330Buy nowOur review
Plug ladderSquarePeg Egg Plug$29–$159Buy nowOur review
Heavy plugb-Vibe Snug Plug 7$124.99Buy nowOur review
Fantasy at scaleBad Dragon, Large to XL$160–$225Buy nowOur reviewXL, XXL, and beyond. These brands make large toys in body-safe silicone, and the list is sorted by each maker's overall review score, which also counts shipping, service and value. Under it are the six toys I'd build a ladder on, the kinds of size play and how to size up safely.
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“Hand-poured platinum silicone, made in California, fully customizable.”
The Perfect Penis and GOLIATH are in different leagues from anything else in the dildo market. XS pieces start at $65.95 and the Perfect Penis runs $125.95 to $189.95, so these aren't impulse buys, but the quality is unmatched.
Prices$66–$390
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SuperSoft silicone that you can squeeze flat in your palm. Nobody else makes this material, and for size play or extended plug wear, nothing compares. The Egg Plug is legendary for a reason: I wore one for eight hours and forgot it was there. Twice.
$29–$429
The benchmark for fantasy silicone: about 70 creature dildos from Mini to XL, four firmness levels, and colorwork nobody else matches. Custom pours take 5-6 weeks and are limited each month, Ready to Ship toys go out in days, and the masturbators are the one thing to skip.
$70–$390
Platinum-cured silicone since 1998, before most of the industry cared about body safety. The Silk line is one of the best beginner-to-intermediate dildos ever made, and the harness-compatible designs stay put. Not flashy, not trendy. Just decades of getting silicone right.
Visit TantusAffiliate linkThe New Hampshire indie that turned the ovipositor into a product category, and still leads it. Platinum-cure silicone made in the USA in soft, medium or firm, custom colors on direct orders, and a few pieces on Amazon in fixed colorways for normal checkout. Dildos list from $55 (Manny) to $135 (Spelunker) before options.
Visit Primal HardwereDirect linkGoes up to 4XL ($499.99), and the Hunter Jack horse reaches 15.7 inches in XXL. Softer silicone is forgiving at the extreme sizes, the one place the softness works in its favor.
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Size play is about the ladder, not the biggest toy, so I'd start with a maker that sells the same shape at every step. Mr Hankey's does that best. The Perfect Penis comes in four sizes from 5 to 9¼ inches around, and every product page lists insertable length and circumference for each size. The biggest jump is Small to Medium, and the steps after it are smaller. When the XXL at 9¼ around gets easy, the Atlas picks up at 9 inches around in its Medium, which was more than I could take, and keeps going to 17½ in the 4XL. The GOLIATH is the final boss, with an uncut head and three sizes from 10.7 to 15¼ inches around.
For plugs, SquarePeg's Egg Plug comes in nine sizes of SuperSoft silicone, the softest silicone I've worn, and it compresses going in. b-Vibe's Snug Plugs add weight instead, seven sizes from 55 grams to the 1.3-pound Snug Plug 7. For fantasy shapes at scale, Bad Dragon makes most designs up to XL, where split firmness keeps the big sizes standing. And for depth rather than width, SquarePeg's Slink runs from $69 to $369.
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One shape in four sizes, from 6½ inches insertable and 5 around in the Small to 10½ and 9¼ in the XXL. Platinum silicone in the firmness you choose.
Five sizes, 7 inches around in the XS up to 17½ in the 4XL, and 5½ to 14¼ inches insertable. Hankey's lists the circumference at the rim, the middle and the base for every size.
An uncut head and three sizes that start where most ladders end: 10.7 inches around and 8¾ insertable in the LG/XL, up to 15¼ and 12 in the 4XL. Not a first toy.
Nine sizes from XS to Monster in SuperSoft silicone that squeezes down going in. The oval shape is kinder than a cylinder.
The top of b-Vibe's seven-size weighted ladder: 2.5 inches wide, 6.85 inches insertable and 1.3 pounds. The smaller Snug Plugs start at $49.99.
Large is $160 and XL $225, at 12.3 inches usable. Split firmness, a softer shaft on a firm base, keeps the big sizes from flopping for $20 more.
Product photos: Mr Hankey's, SquarePeg, b-Vibe, Bad Dragon.
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At larger dimensions, details that don't matter on a standard toy become critical. I score on silicone quality (Platinum-cure siliconeSilicone set with a platinum catalyst instead of tin. It cures cleaner, with nothing left over, and it's the claim to look for on a silicone toy. More in the glossary only, no exceptions at these sizes), firmness options (soft is almost always the right call), sizing progression (does the brand offer the same model in multiple sizes so you can work up?), and measurement honesty.
Mr Hankey's leads the category because every product page lists insertable length and mid-shaft circumference for each size (the Perfect Penis adds rim and base), and most models come in four to six sizes. That kind of transparency lets you plan a progression without guesswork. SquarePeg Toys earns their spot through SuperSoft silicone that compresses more than any other material on the market, making scary-looking dimensions much more manageable in practice. Bad Dragon offers most designs in five sizes, Mini to XL, with a choice of firmness. All three take material safety seriously, which matters more in this category than anywhere else. Full scoring system on my testing page.
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Mr Hankey's Perfect Penis keeps one shape across four sizes ($125.95 to $189.95), from 5 inches around in the Small to 9¼ in the XXL. The big step is Small to Medium (5 to 7 around), and the steps after it are smaller. Bad Dragon offers most models in five sizes, Mini to XL, though the jumps are bigger than ideal for gradual training: a Chance goes from 5.4 to 7.25 inches around the shaft between Small and Medium.
SquarePeg Toys Egg Plug ($29 to $159 by size) is the plug I'd build an anal size progression on. The oval shape is more forgiving than a cylinder, and the SuperSoft silicone compresses significantly during insertion. b-Vibe Snug Plug line works too, and since the Snug Plug 7 it goes up to 2.5 inches wide and 1.3 pounds. For players who already take big toys, Mr Hankey's makes three plugs in its silicone: the Atlas Butt Plug, the Atlas reshaped as a plug in six sizes from about 6 to 15 inches around at the widest point (from $65.95), its plain Butt Plug in six sizes from $44.95, and the Assbergé Egg Plug, an egg with filigree detail in four sizes from $139.95. The Butt Plug's XS is already 7 inches around the middle on Hankey's spec table, so these sit at the far end of a progression, not the start.
Bad Dragon and Mr Hankey's both offer fantasy designs in large and XL sizes. Knots, ridges, and tapers hit differently at bigger dimensions. Go soft or medium here, never firm, because aggressive texture at large size with firm silicone is a recipe for injury.
SquarePeg Toys Slink series is designed for depth rather than girth. Long, flexible, and available in SuperSoft silicone. A different kind of size play that prioritizes reach over stretch. Not for beginners, but experienced players know what this is for. Mr Hankey's Long John does depth in its silicone: one size, 13¼ inches insertable at about 8 inches around, $169.95.
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Progression is the whole strategy. Start with something around 5-6 inches circumference (roughly 1.7 inches diameter). Use it regularly until it feels easy. Then move to 7 inches, then 8, and reassess from there. Jumping two sizes at once because you're impatient is how injuries happen. At the 7-inch step, QUTOYS's Himbohyena measures 7.04 around, in one size only, so measure what you already own first.
Firmness selection matters exponentially at larger dimensions. A firm 8-inch-circumference toy is a completely different proposition than a soft one. Soft silicone compresses during insertion, so a toy that measures 8 inches around might compress to 6 going in, then expand once inside. SquarePeg's SuperSoft compresses the most dramatically. Mr Hankey's 40% soft works similarly, though it isn't as squishy as SquarePeg. Bad Dragon's soft goes floppy on anything bigger than a Mini, so medium is the safer pick there.
Lube strategy changes at these sizes. Regular water-based lube dries out too fast for extended sessions. Thicker gel formulas like Sliquid Sassy hold up better. Some people in this community swear by J-Lube (a veterinary powder mixed with water) for its long-lasting slipperiness and low cost. It's messy to clean up, but for dedicated sessions it's hard to beat. My lube guide covers all the options. And always use body-safe silicone at these sizes: Porous and nonporousPorous materials like TPE, jelly and Cyberskin have tiny pores that can hold bacteria. Nonporous ones like silicone, glass and steel can be cleaned completely. More in the glossary materials trap bacteria in the micro-abrasions that larger toys are more likely to cause.
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Mr Hankey's for dildos, with most models in four to six sizes and honest measurements. The Perfect Penis ($125.95 to $189.95) is the shape to size up on, and the Atlas ($65.95 to $389.95) and GOLIATH ($174.95 to $329.95) carry on where it stops. For plugs, SquarePeg's Egg Plug ($29 to $159) in SuperSoft silicone. For weight, b-Vibe's Snug Plug 7 ($124.99). For fantasy shapes, Bad Dragon up to XL ($225).
One from a maker that lists circumference for every size, so you can step up instead of guessing. Mr Hankey's does: the Perfect Penis tops out at 9¼ inches around in XXL, and the Atlas runs from 7 inches around in XS to 17½ in 4XL. Buy one size below your goal, in a soft firmness, and size up when it feels easy.
Patience and lube. Lots of both. Start with a toy that's just slightly above your current comfort zone and use it regularly before moving up. Work up over weeks, not hours. Soft firmness is way more forgiving than firm for this, and a thick water-based lube (like Sliquid Sassy) applied generously makes a huge difference. Your body adapts, but it needs time. Rushing causes injuries. Read my lube guide for specific product recommendations.
Soft or medium-soft. Hard firmness at large sizes is uncomfortable and risks injury because it doesn't flex with your body. Most experienced size players prefer the softest available option from whatever brand they're using. SquarePeg's SuperSoft is the softest silicone I've worn, and it's what I'd pick. At Bad Dragon, soft only holds its shape on the smallest sizes, so pick medium above a Mini.
Mr Hankey's lists insertable length and mid-shaft circumference for every size, and the Perfect Penis adds the rim and the base. That matters when you're sizing up, because a toy that's 8" circumference at the tip but 10" at the base is a very different experience than one that's 10" throughout. Bad Dragon measurements are generally accurate too. Avoid brands that only list length without diameter or circumference.
Usually not, since most of the best size play toys are silicone and silicone lube can damage some silicone. SquarePeg says silicone lube has never hurt its toys, though it's harder to wash off, and Mr Hankey's says its toys can take it if a drop left on the base overnight does no harm. Stick with water-based lube and reapply as needed. For longer sessions, a thicker water-based gel formula holds up better than thin liquid lube. J-Lube is popular in the size play community but requires careful mixing and cleanup.
Individually, in fabric bags or wrapped in lint-free cloth. The bag keeps lint off and keeps them away from jelly or TPE toys, which can mark silicone. Large toys are heavy, so don't stack them. Keep them out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. A dedicated drawer or storage box is ideal. And clean them thoroughly before storing, as residue can degrade the material.
When done correctly with body-safe materials, adequate lube, and gradual progression, no. Your body is more adaptable than you think. The risks come from rushing (microtears), using porous or toxic materials, not using enough lube, or ignoring pain signals. Pain is not part of the process. Discomfort and fullness, sure. Actual pain means stop. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
Varies wildly by person. Some people move up one size in a few weeks of regular practice. Others take months. There's no schedule you should be following. Use the current size until it feels comfortable and easy, then move up. If the next size feels like a struggle, you're not ready. Go back down and keep practicing. This isn't a race, and there's no prize for speed.
SquarePeg's SuperSoft silicone is the squishiest on the market. Their toys compress dramatically, which makes a toy that looks intimidating much more manageable in practice. Bad Dragon offers more design variety and their soft firmness is less extreme than SquarePeg's SuperSoft. For pure size progression, SquarePeg is more forgiving. For interesting shapes and textures at large sizes, Bad Dragon has more options.
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