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Hey Epiphora Reviews The TRUSKYN Line By Doc Johnson
Written by Hey Epiphora
I should start with an apology, because when this line of sex toys came out, I mocked it. “Hahahahaha Doc Johnson acting like they invented silicone,” I tweeted derisively. But what I didn’t realize is that these aren’t garden-variety silicone toys — they’re made of squishy dual-density silicone, and I am so on board with more affordable dual-density dildos. (“TruSkyn,” though? Still ludicrous. Good lord, when will misspelling words become uncool again?)
So, I must eat my hat. I’m sorry for preemptively ridiculing TruSkyn. While I do think it’s amusing to watch bigwig sex toy manufacturers “discover” body-safe materials 500 years behind everybody else, it can only be a good thing for consumers. Dual-density silicone has been the domain of indie sex toy manufacturers for some time, but if you want a softer sex toy without spending a wad of benjamins, TruSkyn is a worthy option.
Not only are these toys actually made of silicone, they are actually good, and I’m… a little bit giddy about it? Saving money excites me, okay?! I love a good deal almost as much as I love a good G-spot orgasm. I can’t say I’m head-over-heels for every TruSkyn toy I tested; after all, personal preference comes into play much more with non-vibrating toys. But they’re all solidly-made, and one of them — the Tru Curve — makes me squirt all over my rug. Yep.
Sex toys in the TruSkyn line are unfortunately-named but very reasonably priced. I decided to try the purple Tru Curve ($50), blue Tru Feel ($45), realistic Tru Ride Slim 7″ ($60), and the Tru Butt Plug Smooth ($25). There are a few more designs in the line, including beaded and tapered anal plugs, penis sleeves, a handful of other dildos.
These toys come powdered with corn starch — not necessary, but it makes them feel silkier. Each box also contains a small bottle of shitty water-based lube, packet of corn starch, and a Doc Johnson branded fabric storage bag. Storage! Not something I expected at these price points.
The dual-density silicone formula here is quite good: each toy has a firm core and spongy outer layer, not quite as soft as Vixen’s VixSkin but squishier than Tantus’ O2. My favorite part is the mostly-matte finish, which glides well while retaining a life-like feel. As far as quality goes, the only imperfection I found was jagged edges on the base of the butt plug. The rest of the toys look perfect.