Personal
Many people are single due to illness, divorce, separation and death. Others have religious beliefs that do not permit intercourse, practice abstinence

or simply have not reached their state/countrys legal age for intercourse with the partner of their choice.Others are just begining new relationships and new types of

relationships - hetrosexual, gay, lesbian, tv and may not yet be ready for full penetration by and to their partner. Sad but true some people have partners who

are inept lovers who maintain they know it all, or have lovers who are not as yet experienced enough to fullfil their needs
A dildo can help you maintain your integrity in these circumstance and keep you on the right side of the law
Medical
Born with a disbility or disabled later life.

Medication - side effect of your treatment, tablets or medicine.

Hormone changes - pregnancy, menopause.

Illness - heart disease, obesity, flu, broken leg or other ailments.

Age - loss of stamina, vaginal dryness, impotence, mid-life crisis.

Unpleasant experience - any forced

sex act or sexual ridicule.

Altered self image - think you are too fat, you're breast or penis size is too small etc.
Any condition which interferes with your self perception as a sexual individual
can transcend into your everyday life in a non-positive manner.

Leaving you feeling
unattractive and unable to appreciate or respond to your partner
A dildo can be used solo to provide relief or with your partner to show understanding of the situation and help you both still feel connected.