Sex Toys for Men, Women and Couples
General Info on Sex Toys

The MyPleasure Dildo Quiz

"What's the difference between a dildo and a vibrator?" -- it's one of the most common questions we get! Take our short quiz and find out the answer, plus a whole lot more about history's favorite sex toy. Just select a response by clicking the open circle next to the answer you want for each question. Then click the yellow button that says "Grade Me" to see your results. Good luck!


1. The dildo was "invented" in which epoch?
A.) The Stone Age
B.) The Golden Age of Greece
C.) The Victorian Era
D.) Modern Times
2. Historically, what materials have dildos been made from?
A.) Stone
B.) Leather
C.) Camel Dung
D.) All of the above
3. Why is a dildo called a "dildo"?
A.) From the Latin didymus, which means "to insert"
B.) From the Italian word diletto, which means "to delight"
C.) The Women's Movement dubbed the toy a dildo after one of the movement's founding members, MaryAnn Dildon
D.) None of the above
4. What's the difference between a vibrator and a dildo?
A.) Dildos are phallic shaped, and vibrators are not
B.) A vibrator is a sex toy that vibrates, and a dildo does not
C.) Dildos are made from silicone or other softer materials
D.) There is no difference: "vibrator" is another name for a dildo
5. It is illegal to sell dildos in which geographical areas?
A.) The British Isles & portions of Western Europe
B.) Most African countries
C.) Georgia
D.) None of the above
6. Who can safely use dildos for anal play?
A.) Men
B.) Men and women together
C.) Women
D.) All of the above
7. Is it okay to use a dildo in the water?
A.) Yes, if the package says it is waterproof
B.) Yes, if it looks as though it should be used in the water
C.) Yes, if it's made from rubber
D.) No!
8. Modern dildos are made from which kinds of materials?
A.) Hard materials, such as plastic
B.) Softer materials, such as jelly or latex
C.) Realistic materials, such as FuturoticTM or CyberskinTM
D.) All of the above
9. Is it safe to share your dildo with your partner?
A.) No!
B.) Yes, but only if neither of you has a sexually transmitted disease
C.) Yes, but only if you use a condom over the toy and change the condom before sharing
D.) Yes, but only if you wipe it off first
10. Where can you find the town of Dildo?
A.) West Virginia
B.) Newfoundland
C.) Scotland
D.) No such place!

Return to Top of Page