Right on, Karrot and Jackie. Good points all. Sorry in advance for this long post. I just get very verbose about things I am so excited about.
My oh my. Gotta love delivery tracking that allowed me to clear my schedule for arrival day. It was tough to remain in the moment as I unpacked her, constantly taking snapshots which I'll post in the appropriate place here soon. Here are some observations of both the doll and my reaction to her. Heads up: some stuff is rather graphic...
* I'm a music nut, so choosing the right music for opening this gift to myself. I chose some French music that was way to sexy for it's time but now is charmingly romantic as the day is long... Serge Gainsbourg!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Fa4lOQfbA
* First thing I noticed was her quality. This plush material of her skin appears to be the right combination of soft and sturdy. One thing that I suppose is easy to forget with synthetic skin of other types is natural human skin is covered with tiny hairs that make the tactile experience of it that of softness. The stitching looks professional too. It must be tough to take flat material an wrap round components with it so as not to make a lumpy mess. Think of how that make earth globes with paper overlay. Somebody put a lot of thought and engineering into this work of art. The seams across her face are distracting for now but I'm sure I will get used to them, especially when gazing into those pretty green eyes. For now I just pretend that she was in an auto accident that was nor her fault. I don't know. Just what came to mind. Images of the ST Standard models showed faces/heads that were too round for my taste as I prefer the western beauty standard of the oval face. This TBD model may be better, but not enough IMHO. As I mentioned that I have previously been on a dating excursion to Ukraine, I decided that my doll is from there, a place where femare slavic faces are beautiful but often rounder as a genetic trait. I suspect the name I finally give her will be swayed by this observation. Her hair/wig is of a high quality and the video I saw elsewhere on this board about de-wrinkler spray and a acquiring a proper detangling hear brush were spot-on.
* So I took the dark navy blue satin I'll be lining her storage coffin with and threw it over my bed and took some pics (coming soon). The color is a great compliment. I highly recommend the additional purchase of the satin opera gloves because the hands are the least lifelike component of the doll (feet look much better). Completely understandable. Ever try to simply draw a human hand? I swapped out the black gloves I purchased with the doll for a pair of electric blue ones I had with pretty little bows at the sleeves. Nice touch and a color compliment for her corset.
* Cuddle Time! You guys were right about her stiffness right out of the box. In a way, I like the challenge of it and the idea that a woman "softens to me" over time. Heaven knows it has gone the other way in the past with female human lifeforms.
* In the times I've been successful at getting a woman into bed on a first date, I was fully in the game with mind racing, and you know what that can mean for male performance. Dealing with a new body, trying not to kill the mood, while progressing through the "bases". So when I eased in the plush insert and liner, failing, inserting a silicone "Lea" insert, failing, I was clearly having a hard time performing. That's when it hit me: Nothing matters! I have all the time in the world and this day is set aside for my own pleasure. So I sucked on a Cialis and returned a few phone calls while I waited for it to kick in. Then I had a stiff shot of bourbon and... game on! Gents, I'm proud to say I shagged the stuffing out of her twice in the day and once in the morning and even more discoveries were made...
* I decided to stay with the Lea silicone insert. It was super tight so the solution was a massive amount of lube and continual reapplication. It was a better choice than the fabric insert, but I think I'll look for something with a more relaxed fit that is not so hard to stay inside of. Mind you, this was my first time with a synthetic woman, so I suppose many of my discoveries could apply to other synth's. As with sex with human females, my mind jumps around from one aspect of their body to another, often avoiding the turn-offs like stretch marks as they are noticed and focusing on "features" that turn me on. Of course, the shape of her breasts and ass are breathtaking, but the small of her back and its curve downward made possible by her tiny waste was exquisite. Burying my face in her pretty hair and the occasional sparkle of her hoop earring was almost hypnotic-- like diving into a forest of forgetfulness. But the really surprising mind-blower was...
* Her feet. I'm not a foot fetish guy, but am aware that my feet feel things differently than my hands, perhaps due to fewer nerve endings or whatever. Pumping away, I would occasionally feel one or both of her feet/ankles graze across my counterparts and the experience was shockingly lifelike. So yes, removing her fishnet stockings is highly, highly recommended to feel that exquisite plush caress of one's lower extremities.
* Front entry is grande. Rear is simply the wrong angle, exacerbated by her current stiff condition. I'll be back to the backdoor soon enough. Any suggestions on an different silicone insert with the proper angle for same?
* Overall, the experience was grande. I've got a lot to get used to, but can already feel that buttery satisfaction of a man who's getting laid and all that comes with that including being more attractive to human female because I don't "need" them and not susceptible to temptation from them or an ex that tries to dangle sex as a lure for me to do something I would sincerely regret.
I still catch myself feeling slightly ashamed for doing this, but that is already subsiding. The fact that I made the purchase was enough to confirm that I am ready for something different in my life, and, at least thus far, this is it! Today I start retrofitting her storage coffin within my window seat. I like the idea of hiding her from myself from time to time, so I can keep rediscovering her beauty and companionship. Those lovely green eyes will be my downfall, but for once in my life, that's a good thing!