Sex dolls are intrinsically tied to gender, often reflecting and reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations. In art, the representation of sex dolls offers an opportunity to critically examine the ways in which gender is constructed, performed, and objectified. Traditionally, many sex dolls have been designed with hyper-feminine features, reinforcing patriarchal notions of womanhood as centered around physical beauty and sexual availability. In contrast, male sex dolls, while becoming more prevalent, have not been as widely explored in art, leaving the gendered power dynamics of such representations underexamined.

Artists use sex dolls to challenge these gendered constructions by subverting the traditional ways in which the female body is represented and objectified. Some artists deconstruct or alter the physical form of sex dolls to break away from the rigid, stereotypical portrayals of femininity, creating space for more diverse expressions of gender. Through these works, sex dolls become tools for exploring the fluidity of gender, encouraging a reevaluation of how society defines masculinity and femininity.

By representing dolls in gender-neutral or unconventional ways, artists also create spaces for dialogue about the power dynamics inherent in sexual desire and how gender affects the way we engage with and view sexualized objects. The gendered nature of sex dolls in art serves as both a reflection of societal norms and a powerful tool for critique and subversion.