This is a very long review, so I added headings to each section for those only interested in certain parts.

Backstory

Diana is the first sex doll I've ever purchased. I've owned other masturbators in the past, but I ended up getting rid of most of them for various reasons. I did find that the one that worked the best for me was a generic TPE one I picked up on Amazon. Unfortunately, it eventually degraded and began leaking oil. At the time, I believed this was due to TPE being a cheap material. All of the other masturbators I've owned were made of silicone. These didn't feel as good to my skin and could never get me off unless they were really stimulating. The problem with them being stimulating is that I like to cum more than once when I masturbate. The first would be fine since I usually cum in about 5 minutes. It's when I would try and go for a second round that it would start to get uncomfortable. It usually takes me about 20 minutes to get that second shot off. Usually, I would need to reapply more lube which makes them far less stimulating and causes the session to go on for too long. I often would give up and go back to using my hand to finish the job. If I didn't reapply lube, my penis would start to chafe. These experiences made me return to just using my hand since that was a much more enjoyable time.

What made me want a sex doll? I was looking for something to help me sleep and reduce stress when I read somewhere that having something to sleep with could help with that. I remembered that back in high school I used to have a body pillow, just a long pillow with nothing sexual on it. I remembered that it was nice and did make sleeping a bit easier. I left it behind when I moved out and it went to my younger brother. So I began browsing Reddit looking for what people used to help them sleep and saw someone mention that they used a sex doll. At first, I thought that it was weird. However, once I gave it some more thought, I figured it would be worth looking into. I did some googling and looked at some of the subreddits for sex dolls. I found that I don't like doll faces. They all give me an uncanny valley feel that makes me feel uncomfortable. I didn't care for the limbs either. Also, being able to easily store it when I have guests over would be nice. All these reasons made me decide that a torso doll would suit my needs. When browsing most people recommended two companies, Tantaly and LoveNestle. After a bit of research, I decided on Tantaly. I remembered my disappointment with silicone and decided to give TPE another go. Most reviews had stated that TPE was much better now than back when I had my TPE masturbator. They also said that Tantaly was good quality and had excellent customer service. All of this helped to sway my decision to go with Tantaly.

Deciding On My First Sex Doll

I think it's fair to say Tantaly offers a wide variety of dolls to choose from. I knew about what I was looking for when I began browsing their store. I wanted as close to real as I could get, but I also have a preference for petite builds rather than thick and busty builds. I know many recommend Britney as a first doll. I agree that for most people Britney is a perfect starter doll. My main reason for not going with Britney is that she is simply too small for my tastes. Not what I was looking for. After looking around the store some more, I came up with a list of who I liked out of all of them. Candice, Aurora, Hannah, Donna, Ruka Momoto, and Diana all felt like they could be a good pick. I compared all of them and decided on Diana as my final choice.

I'll give a brief reason for why they interested me, and why I decided against each of them. Candice has a great selection of colors, a nice body shape, and features both Tantabutt and Tantabosom. My main gripe with Candice was the lack of movable thighs. Aurora is the tallest doll as far as I know and probably would make the best cuddle buddy. I decided against Aurora because of the stimulating tunnels and the weight. Hannah features an athletic body which I am very attracted to. At the time of this review, Hannah had just been released and wouldn't have reviews for at least another week or so. Without customer reviews to check, I did not feel confident in picking Hannah as my first doll. Donna is the lightest torso doll that features thighs. However, being light does come with the trade-off of being smaller. If I wasn't confident in my upper body strength, I would have gone with Donna. Ruka Momoto has realistic proportions based on a real person and appears to have a less stimulating tunnel. The main reason I didn't go with Ruka was the price difference. Ruka, on paper, seems very similar to Diana. If Diana wasn't on sale, I probably would have picked Ruka instead. Finally, I'll explain why I chose Diana. She has the body type I was looking for, a reasonable weight, gentle tunnels, and an affordable price (On sale with X-mas discount was ~23.5% off). The only downside is that I am missing out on Tantabutt. I'm not an ass guy, but I know I would still appreciate that added sensation.

Diana Review

I did quite a bit of research before I settled on Diana, so I had a very good idea of exactly what I was getting. Diana features a gentle and "realistic" feeling tunnel. This means that the tunnel is not very stimulating compared to other dolls Tantaly sells. Compared to other masturbators I've had in the past, I would say this is much more gentle and allows for longer and more comfortable sessions. I wanted this experience and would recommend Diana to others also looking for this.

I'm a 5'8 man and I feel like Diana represents what a 5'0 petite woman with a D cup would feel like. This may seem small but when you consider Diana weighs nearly 50 lbs. and is an awkward carry especially when wet, I wouldn't want a sex doll much larger. I find that having thighs boosts the immersive feeling even though they can be a bit tough to move at times. I prefer the stiffness of the skeleton though because it allows for the thighs to stay where I put them when I'm using the doll. The Tantabosom feels really good. I'll often go and fondle the boobs whenever I'm lying in my bed on my phone. Diana doesn't feature Tantabutt which I don't mind. I like the firmness of the butt and there's still some squish; however, I do see myself picking up an ass doll with Tantabutt in the future, mostly for convenience, variety, and easier cleaning. Cleaning Diana can be a bit of work. Using the cleaning kit that Tantaly sells helps quite a lot with this. I find it takes about 10 minutes to use the portable washer to flush out the tunnels and do a quick wash on the rest of the body. Carrying Diana out of my bathtub and onto some towels to dry can be a bit tricky. Drying takes around 30 minutes because the drying sticks need to be switched out every 10 minutes. I find that by the 3rd drying stick the tunnels are fully dry. I also use a couple of microfiber sticks before the drying sticks to help soak up any water. I'll powder if the skin starts to feel a bit tacky. After everything is said and done, the whole process usually only takes an hour with half of that being hands-off.

I've been using Diana as a sleep aid, and I will say that it does help. It's not a miracle cure for sleep or stress. If I didn't have the money and the desire for a sex doll, I would have gone with a body pillow instead. This is definitely what I would consider a luxury product for those who want it. Sleeping with Diana does have some downsides. I sleep on a Twin XL mattress. This has made me unable to move around much while in my bed. Another concern is the mineral oil from the TPE. I did notice that my face was getting some acne after sleeping with Diana. My face is a tad sensitive to oils, so I do have to be careful not to lay my face on Diana while sleeping. Not really a big deal since I've got a solid skincare routine that keeps my face clean and clear. I have put a T-shirt on Diana plus a towel underneath to keep the oil off of my sheets. No noticeable oil on my sheets yet. I have played around with dressing up Diana, but I have found that shopping for women's clothes is a bit different than what I'm used to. I've been mostly successful on Amazon so far. Online clothing costs add up pretty fast. I'll probably go to a local thrift store and see what they have when I feel a bit more confident in knowing what sizes I need to be looking out for. My only other issue with Diana is that she does get cold. I do live in a cold climate, and it is currently winter. I did expect this to be a potential concern when buying. I found that wrapping a blanket around them allows me to still cuddle with them without needing to worry about how cold they are.

I will briefly mention that Diana did have a small tear near the anal tunnel when I inspected her for the first time. I do mean small, probably the size of a grain of rice. I don't blame Tantaly for missing this. I only noticed it when I was fully spreading the thighs out to see how far they go. I did email customer support and they were quick to offer me a solution. They said they would send me a repair kit for free. I thought this was fine since it's a small tear, and I was planning on ordering a repair kit at some point.

Overall, Diana is a great doll who suits my needs very well. I would recommend anyone looking for a similar experience to consider Diana.

My First Experience With Diana

I want to make it clear who I am to give a better perspective on why my experience turned out the way it did. I'm male, 5'8, 240 lbs., mid-20s, single, virgin, and smaller than average penis. I live with a roommate who I don't want to disturb. I received Diana a couple of days before the cleaning kit. I spent this time seeing what positions I would be comfortable trying when it came to doing the real thing. I also went out shopping for things that would make cleaning easier. Baby soap, bucket, body sponge, microfiber towels etc. It was kinda frustrating to be able to look but not touch. I knew better than to cave into temptation. I didn't want to let this doll go to waste because I didn't have the proper tools to clean them.

Once the cleaning kit arrived and my roommate was off to work, I immediately prepared my room. I went and cleaned Diana. Then I got her out and dried her off. I applied some baby oil. After that soaked up, I put on some cornstarch. I used a heating rod to warm Diana up. I laid out some towels, put on some headphones, started playing porn on my phone, and applied some lube. The time had finally come. I had success with using a table to prop up Diana while I went in on the anal tunnel. It was great and felt really nice. I enjoyed that position for a couple of minutes then decided to move to my bed. I tried out doggystyle which also worked well. I eventually came. I took a short breather to drink some water. It was time to try out some other positions. I didn't care much for cowgirl when I tried it. Definitely has to do with my lack of experience though. I would enjoy it a lot more if I could get an enjoyable rhythm going. I switched it up to missionary. This worked well. After a couple of minutes of figuring out what movements worked here without me popping out, I was able to cum again. I took another short break. This was quite the workout for me. I noticed I was still hard. I decided to spend the rest of my time seeing what positions worked and what didn't. For the most part, missionary, doggystyle, and some variations of them worked the best for me. Eventually, I came for a third time and decided to throw in the towel there. I was still hard, but I was physically wiped out. I figured if I kept going I would probably end up being too tired to care for cleaning.

I took a short break and began the cleaning process. It's a pretty easy process once you get started. I used the portable washer to spray out the tunnels. A quick squeeze on Diana's tummy made some of the water drain out. The tough part came when I had to move Diana out of the tub for drying. Eventually, I found that a firm grip just above the hips was the best place for me to grab. I used a couple of microfiber sticks to soak up some of the water still in the tunnels. I used the drying sticks to finish the drying process. I think it was dry after the second set I put in, but I put a third into both holes just to be safe. I was pretty much done and didn't feel the need to put on any more powder. I went and washed the towels and my bed sheets. (The towel I was using shifted and some lube got on my sheets)

Overall, the experience was very nice. I didn't have any chafing issues, and I reapplied lube when needed. Since the tunnels aren't very stimulating, I didn't notice a difference in feel. I've since had several sessions with Diana and at this point. I've gotten the whole process down to a solid rhythm and have found what positions work best for me.

Closing Remarks

I am satisfied and glad to have made a well-informed purchasing decision. I wouldn't go as far as to say this has changed my life, but it has become a part of it. I hope that this allows some other people to get an insight as to how I made my decision to purchase Diana and what to expect once you get them. This subreddit has a lot of helpful people with lots of knowledge about these dolls and how to care for them. It's thanks to them that I was able to figure out everything I needed to know before I made the big decision.