A couple of years ago, a certain kinky girl on Lush started extolling the virtues of suction cup dildos and the fun of a hands-free ride while the dildo was suctioned to a chair.
At the time, I hadn’t had all that much experience with dildos; in fact I only had a very basic one that I’d bought during my college days purely for the novelty of it. While I am a vibrator lover, when it comes to approximating the human penis, I’ve always preferred the real thing since it’s usually rather readily available. During the times I wanted to achieve simulated double penetration, my basic garden-variety dildo seemed to suffice.
But then, I started thinking about how much variety in pleasure and positions there was to be had with a dildo that could be suctioned to various surfaces, whether it be a mirrored wall, a shower stall, a chair, a table or pretty much any hard surface you can think of. The hands-free element takes your dildo experience to another level, in my opinion, because you’re free to just enjoy the ride, as you would with a real cock. It also frees up your hands, which makes it ideal if you enjoy phone sex, like to play online or just want to put on a hot show for your guy or girl.
In the realm of dildos, I think Doc Johnson is a well respected brand, so I did a bit of online research and then was off to the toy store to check them out in person. A nice college-aged sales guy helped me pick one out while trying to keep his awkward stammering to a minimum. One thing I noticed, as I perused a veritably enormous wall of dildos from various brands, is that they are big! Clearly the industry caters to size queens because it was difficult to find a dildo that I could relate to without feeling like I might lose my virginity for a second time. The most human sized dildos were indeed the Doc Johnson ones, and so when given the option of the 6-inch model vs the 8 inch model, I chose the more modest size (more on that later).
This dildo is the next generation of what they term as ‘Realistics.’ It is made from non-phthalate body safe material, which includes Doc's anti-bacterial Sil-A-Gel formula and it was apparently molded from a real cock.
What is UR3?
This is a dual-density formula. It’s formed with two layers and is hard on the inside and soft on the outside. What this means is that when you hold it, it feels like an actual erection encased by real skin that allows for very subtle movement as you stroke it. If you haven’t held one of these, it’s definitely an interesting sensation and really does approximate a real cock. As a bonus, it also warms to the touch very quickly and doesn’t smell unpleasant, as so many plastic/rubber dildos do.
Size and Looks
It’s got some detail and veining and definitely looks pretty realistic for a dildo. It also comes in an array of skin shades:
You will notice that on the ‘white’ model, the head is a bizarre shade of pink. This is a very superficial color dye and with use, this pink coloring begins to fade out completely and become the same color as the shaft. If the idea of this bothers you at all or you’re concerned about the dye being absorbed internally, then you may want to opt for another shade. Really, it’s more of a light stain than anything else and I didn’t have any issues with irritation, nor did I really take much notice of the fading process, which actually happens rather quickly.
As I mentioned, it comes in both 6 inch and 8 inch models. There are also identical models that come with an internal vibrator and there is a Vacu-lock version that allows them to used with harnesses for strap-on sex. This review is for the basic dildo model.
With the 6 inch model, the total length is 8.3 inches, with a 6 inch insertable length (1.7 inch diameter) and the circumference is 5.5 inches.
With the 8 inch model, the total length is 9 inches, with an 8 inch insertable length (2 inch diameter) and the circumference is 6 inches.
It’s really up to you whether you prefer the 6 inch or 8 inch version. With the longer length, you will get a little more leeway with your play. Remember, you don’t have to insert right up the balls. If it’s on a hard surface, you might end up appreciating an extra inch or two for maneuverability. While the 6 inch model looked like more than enough for me, if I was going to buy it again, I would opt for the 8 inch version, purely for the reasons stated above. Depending on the surface it’s suctioned to and the angle of penetration, it would be nice to have a couple of extra inches to play with.
Incidentally, others that have seen this dildo can’t believe it’s only 6 inches. I think that speaks to the size inflation common with our modern cock culture.
To give you some idea as a size comparison, here is the dildo next to a nail polish bottle.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this product if you’re looking for some hands-free fun or if you’re interested in using it to simulate double-penetration with a partner. It’s quite inexpensive for what you get. I’ve seen it offered online for as little as $25. It’s easy to clean with warm soap and water, and it comes with a small package of ‘powder’ (which I believe is a variation of cornstarch) that you can use after cleaning to keep it powdery soft and dry. It also comes with a complimentary single-use package of lube. I’ve used a water-based lube with this toy and had no issues with cleaning and overall wear. The suction cup mechanism is quite strong and adheres to most hard surfaces. You can also use it manually like a regular dildo, and again – this is where that couple of extra inches would be a bonus. As far as penetration and what it feels like – it definitely gets 5 stars from me. This is a great addition to any Toy Box!
btw, to add to that, a certain kinky girl took the idea and ran with it, introducing me to sticking it on a mirror, first just a small hand held one, then the full length wall one, it's fun to to watch yourself - well, it feels dirty, which is fun.
