The R5 Realistic dildo by Doc Johnson is an above average sized toy designed for use with the Vac-U-Lock harness system. Depending on your demographic this cock can be used solo, for gender-playing couples, lesbian couples, just use your imagination! Because the size is large only well-experienced folks will be able to handle the big boy anally so the bulk of its use will likely be vaginal and the incredibly realistic looks will satisfy those desiring something that closely mimics a live penis. Molded from an actual cock, the detail is magnificent with wonderful veins, wrinkles, balls, head.....it's deliciously gorgeous!

The makers went with Sil-A-Gel as the construction material of choice and it's not a bad idea for striking a balance between cost and performance. Cheaper than full silicone it allows the cost of the toy to come down while still delivering a very lifelike feel and allowing for some detailed molding. The downside is that the material can never be fully sanitized like silicone can. To the user this makes condom covering a must if sharing the toy or switching orifices is part of the game plan. This is a strap-on toy and most heterosexual partners are buying this to engage in some role reversal which means that the toy is likely to go up male buns. The ladies will likely drool at the gorgeous looks of this cock and also want to take it inside their girly parts. Just a public safety announcement, plan ahead and use a condom!
Aside from the hygiene part, Sil-A-Gel isn't overly sticky or lint attracting like some silicones but it does have a faint rubbery odor which will dissipate over time and with more washings. I find that a good 1/2 hour hot soak in soapy water before the first use seems to eliminate most of the smell with this material. I couldn't resist giving the R5 Realistic a good sucking and didn't notice a taste but I do think my watching partner had some jealousy issues.
From a texture point of view I give two thumbs up! While being firm it's just yielding enough to be comfortable but the large size does means that care must be taken during insertion. For those taking the toy in the backdoor experience in relaxation and lubrication is necessary with the dildo giving even the pros a demanding workout. My man took this toy but not without some effort/warmup with a butt-plug and we are peggers with over 4 years of practice. He did love the challenge and found it very enjoyable but be wary if you're new to the activity.

I've already raved about the beautiful realistic look of this dildo and enough can't be said about how lifelike the product is with women drooling for it and men likely wanting the same model permanently attached in their pants. That being said it is on the large size and in my lifetime I've never found a guy carrying equipment this robust. With a great cock comes great responsibility!
The R5 Realistic has a total length of 8" with 7 1/2" of that being insertable but it's the 2" diameter that is so filling. That diameter is constant down the entire shaft and your body certainly feels the amount of volume that this toy displaces. The gentle taper of the head eases insertion just enough but lubrication is key and quick, deep, hard thrusting is a no-no or the cervix will likely be uncomfortably hit. While where is a deep ridge between the head and the shaft it's not like the head is pronounced so I didn't notice any extra sensations from the feature and wouldn't expect the product to do a great job on the G-spot. While being firm it's not rigid enough to resist bending if I wanted to try to stroke upwards to hit the magic spot. I can easily distort the rubber by giving it a hard squeeze with my hands which does aid in insertion comfort however.
The molded testicles look amazing as well and dangle at just the right angle to tickle my ass when the dildo is pushed all the way inside my pussy.

I'd love to tell you how this dildo performed in it's paired Vac-U-Lock harness but we don't own one and don't really want one for that matter. The two inch diameter shaft is a perfect fit in any harness with a ring of the same size and you don't need to use any of the messy lubricating powder to attach the toy and I've never found the Doc Johnson harnesses that attractive either. I can tell you that our Minx harness held onto this cock perfectly and gave me great control of the hefty toy. We use the hole in the base to insert a bullet so I still get some vibrations even if they're not that powerful but make sure to lube the bullet up or you'll have difficulty getting it back out. I love looking down at this big tool and watching it slide inside my man and hearing his moans of pleasure and he's specifically now asking for the 'chocolate treatment' to get him off.
I've had some great orgasms too using this solo and my husband loves to watch me take this big dick inside my pussy and see my juices get it all slicked up. The black color really shines when it's wet! I'll usually put a vibe on my clit to help and haven't had any g-spot orgasms with the R5 but I do love the feeling of being stuffed full. I must admit that the heft of the toy makes my wrist tire easily when I'm masturbating but the ballsy base is a good hand-hold. So far we're both happy and quite fond of this new bedroom friend.

Because this dildo is made from Sil-A-Gel no cleaning process will ever make the product 100% sterilized after use. It's a porous rubber and germs will hide out somewhere in the material so the best advice is to cover the toy with a condom if you plan on switching partners or from anal to vaginal use. Still use hot water and antibacterial soap after each play and a good initial hot soak will eliminate excess odors from the factory. Think new car smell but for fake cocks!
Silicone or oil-based lubricant can be used with this material but I personally recommend water-based just for ease of cleaning and there are so many good quality, long-lasting, body friendly lubes to choose from nowadays.
For storage we recommend a plastic zip-lock bag to keep it separated from your other toys to eliminate potential color transfer or chemical incompatibilities. It will also keep it from attracting dust and lint but make sure it's thoroughly dried before tucking it in for the night.
On a lighter note the manufacturer does state to avoid warming the cock in a microwave or conventional oven. Not things I would have ever thought of doing but the warnings are there for somebody.

Doc Johnson has used a rather bulky 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 10 inch cardboard box to encase the R5 Realistic during its journey from the factory but a cock this hefty does indeed require some large packaging. The graphics are mostly baby blue but there's nothing baby-ish about the fat black dick inside and I do appreciate the lack of cheesy porn stars smiling away back at me. The only instructions included are printed on the outside packaging and describe how to use the dildo with the proprietary Vac-U-Lock harness. The Sil-A-Gel material properties are touted as well as the dildo being phthalate and cadmium free but the neatest info I found was that the product was molded from an actual cock. Where is this lucky man who is carrying around such incredible equipment and does he realize how blessed he is?
Inside the box the toy is wrapped in a plastic bag and a shiny poster gives the buyer some care and cleaning info, more harness use tips, and some more ideas for the multitude of accessories compatible with the Vac-U-Lock harness system.
A picture of a big black cock adorns the box so discreetness is definitely non-existent and we kept only the bag for storage since the box takes up too much precious toy space in our tickle trunk.