James Deen signature cock - realistic dildo discontinued by Doc Johnson - review by Shanna Germain

This toy seems best suited for couple, gender or solo play. It is a very simple, but realistic, dildo, with no vibrations. For couples, the balls provide a decent handhold, while the base will fit into a harness (for gender play), or you can use the suction cup to stick it to almost anything (for solo play). You can probably also use it for anal play -- the balls at the end aren't a typical flared base, but they're fairly large, so you shouldn't have to worry about losing this any time soon.

Size queens will love Deen's Peen. Everyone else will probably run screaming. It's ginormous. I mean, really. The toy itself weighs a pound (yes, I actually weighed it). Is this a safety issue? Possibly. But it's also very soft and pliable, so you're not too likely to hurt yourself with it.

This toy smells awful. I mean, really, really, really bad. I washed it a number of times, and every time I go into the same room it's all I can smell. If you touch it, the smell gets on your hands and lingers. It's made from sil-a-gel, a latex-free, pthalates-free material, which is all fine and good -- if you don't have a nose that works.

On the other hand, the material is pretty realistic feeling. It has a heft and softness that feels close to a human cock. A very large human cock, natch. It's very pliable and has a nice, smooth finish.

The trouble with that finish is that it attracts EVERYTHING. It got stuck in my long hair when I was carrying it around, it picks up every bit of lint or hair or dust, and it is impossible to get it off without washing it all over again.

The material is somewhat porous, which means you should use condoms if you share it.

It is a very soft toy and a very large toy -- the combination of those two things could make insertion difficult. Use a lot of lube and take your time.

This is a very realistic dildo. The shaft, especially, feels like the real thing, with realistic veins, taperings, and a slight downward curve. The balls leave a little to be desired, but they're not awful.

Did I mention that this is large? With more than six inches of insertable length, it also has a six-inch circumference. The entire thing is more than eight inches long (eight and a half to be exact). The tip is tapered to allow for an easier insertion, but it's still not something you want to run with right out of the gate or if you're new to insertion toys. Use lots of water- or silicone-based lube, take your time, breathe, imagine the rest of James Deen attached to your insertable cock, and you'll be just fine.

Not at all a toy for discreet play or traveling with your family. There's no way you could pass this one off as a neck massager or a door stop.

As I mentioned, if you like size, this will make you happy. If you like realistic toys, this will also make you happy.

The added features of being harness compatible and suction cuppable, however, are not without disadvantages. Yes, it fits into a harness. But it's heavy, and it curves downward. This means it will pull most harnesses down a bit and/or make them slightly uncomfortable. It also means that the suction cup is asked to do a LOT of work, especially if you're trying to use this horizontally. With a toy this heavy, gravity is not your friend.

This toy is easy to wash (soap and water) but it is slightly porous, so be sure to use condoms if you share it. It can be used with both water- and silicone-based lubes. One important thing to know is that the material, perhaps because it's so porous, stains easily. Dry it carefully after you wash it, or you might end up with spots on it.

However, as I mentioned, it does pick up every bit of lint and hair, so be sure to store it somewhere that is well-sealed and don't leave it under the bed, or you'll end up trying to wash it forever.