Upon first opening the package of the John Doe, I wasn't too thrilled with its large size and semi-realistic appearance. My partner, on the other hand, was thrilled. The hefty cock, with its bulging veins and head, were unlike anything we had ever tried before, but I was willing to give it a go.

The John Doe is not only impressive in girth; it has a long shaft that is perfect for stroking. There are no balls on this cock, but it has a wide enough base to make it secure enough for strap-on sex. It took me quite some time to get comfortable with my large new cock. At first, I preferred being on top so that I could control the depth and angle of penetration, but eventually, with plenty of lube, I got used to lying back and watching my partner do all the work.

While semi-realistic dildos are still not my thing, the John Doe did give my partner and I a chance to do some gender-fucking, and I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for that. Those who strive for realism will be disappointed in the lack of balls and perhaps the color. Ours is jet black with no shading of skin tone or veins.

The mini bullet vibe at the base of the dildo was fun for clit play, but unsatisfying when the dildo was inserted. It does not have a turn base, as many do, but a small click button. I'm choosy when it comes to vibration inside of me (as opposed to outside), and the click button would unexpectedly turn the vibe off in the middle of a deep thrust. Not the kind of teasing I had signed up for! The mine-vibe was also easy to remove from the base, making the silicone dildo easy to clean.

Though it took a while to get used to, I recommend the John Doe to anyone looking for a not too big, not too realistic dildo. It's perfect for strap-on use and sexy to use with or without the included vibe.