Real Dolls

DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - FEBRUARY 2009: Mahtek, 45, who doesn't want to show his face for fear of losing his job, shares his life with Phoebe (pictured) and Penelope, two life-seized silicone love dolls. He bought Phoebe in 2004 to fill a void in his life, and says "It's not something you buy and just throw in the closet. Living with a doll is a lot like taking care of an invalid. You have to do everything for her." Once in a while Mahtek likes to dance with Phoebe. Most of the days the doll stays in bed covered in an electrical blanket to keep her warm. She is anatomically correct, but sex is fairly infrequent, says Mahtek. "For the most part she's just like a teddy bear." He likes to think of Phoebe is a special agent, like a Bond girl. "She's classy and a bit reserved. The only time I actually dress her up is for a photo shoot, because she's such a good model." "Penelope is a socialite, a party girl," says Mahtek. Like little kids playing with dolls, sex doll owners often make up personalities for their toys. (Photo by Stephan Gladieu/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - FEBRUARY 2009: Mahtek, 45, who doesn't want to show his face for fear of losing his job, shares his life with Phoebe (pictured) and Penelope, two life-seized silicone love dolls. He bought Phoebe in 2004 to fill a void in his life, and says "It's not something you buy and just throw in the closet. Living with a doll is a lot like taking care of an invalid. You have to do everything for her." Once in a while Mahtek likes to dance with Phoebe. Most of the days the doll stays in bed covered in an electrical blanket to keep her warm. She is anatomically correct, but sex is fairly infrequent, says Mahtek. "For the most part she's just like a teddy bear." He likes to think of Phoebe is a special agent, like a Bond girl. "She's classy and a bit reserved. The only time I actually dress her up is for a photo shoot, because she's such a good model." "Penelope is a socialite, a party girl," says Mahtek. Like little kids playing with dolls, sex doll owners often make up personalities for their toys. (Photo by Stephan Gladieu/Getty Images)
Real Dolls
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Stephan Gladieu / Contributor
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