Breaking up with a human partner is difficult, but what about a sex doll? If you’ve reached the point where your relationship with your sex doll no longer serves you, it’s possible you’re feeling guilty or awkward about ending things. Here’s the thing—sex dolls can’t feel emotions like humans can, so there’s no need to feel bad about moving on. However, the process of “breaking up” might still feel a bit unusual.

Start by acknowledging that the bond you’ve formed, even with an inanimate object, may have served an emotional or physical need. If you’re parting ways with your doll, recognize that it’s okay to let go. The first step is deciding if you want to simply stop using it or if you’re considering donating, storing, or selling it.

If you’ve grown emotionally attached, it might be helpful to reflect on why the doll was meaningful to you in the first place and what purpose it served. Consider how its role in your life has changed. The “breakup” doesn’t need to be dramatic, but acknowledging the end of a phase or chapter in your life can offer closure.

Most importantly, don’t feel ashamed for ending this chapter. You’re not the first person to have a complicated relationship with an inanimate object, and you certainly won’t be the last.