| However, research conducted by UK law enforcement agencies suggests that, to date, there is no definitive evidence proving that the ownership of sex dolls increases the risk of committing sexual offenses—a finding that creates space for rational policy discussions. For practitioners within the UK market for full size sex dolls, effective strategies for alleviating public concerns and gradually shedding the associated stigma include actively engaging in industry self-regulation, fostering transparent communication, and emphasizing the products' capacity for emotional companionship rather than focusing solely on their sexual functions. |
