plusOne Personal Stroker Review - A Sex Toy from Walgreens?

Design

The design is okay. The stroker itself is white and made of silicone. It's 6.69 inches long, so most guys will be able to experience most of this toy. It's somewhat hard to hold when you're stroking since you have to hold onto the outside of the silicone, which gets very slippery once the lube you use inevitably slides down the side of the stroker. The external shell isn't any better at preventing this issue, so I normally ditch it. But it only weighs a little over a pound, so holding it for long periods of time doesn't get strenuous.

The inside of the stroker has two different textures that you'll feel, whether you enter through the bigger hole or the smaller hole; it just determines which one you'll feel first. If you enter through the bigger side, you'll feel little ribs, which feel meh, but then once you go around 3 inches deeper, the space will get tighter and you'll start to feel little beads.

Quality

The quality of this stroker is pretty good for the price range. The internal shell is made entirely of silicone, so it's ultra-soft (though I don't think I would say "skin-like" like plusOne did). Once you lube it up, it feels good. The external shell is made of what I assume to be a harder silicone, so it does feel pretty high-quality to hold. The storage case you get is made of plastic, so there's not too much to say about its quality, except that it hasn't broken or cracked yet.

The silicone bends and turns to how you move it, but it still feels sturdy to hold. I've had this stroker for around 2-3 years, and I haven't done any "special" care for the silicone (like corn starch) to extend the life of the product, but it has held up pretty well. I haven't had any silicone breaking off, though I do see some wear and tear of the silicone. Overall, it has held up extremely well considering the minimal effort I have put into maintaining it.

Experience

The stroker isn't the most enjoyable thing to use. I prefer entering through the bigger side so that the more intense beads will be on the head of my cock. Using it does make me cum pretty quickly, but it doesn't actually feel too enjoyable getting there. It feels pretty meh. When climaxing, though, it gets intense really quickly. When I start to cum, the beads rubbing against my head are so intense that I have to slow down way quicker than I would like to. Sometimes I don't even get through the entirety of my orgasm before I have to stop. If I try to keep going, then it starts to "hurt" since my head is so sensitive. They should've put a third more moderate texture in the middle so that it doesn't jump from no feeling with the ribs to an overwhelming feeling with the beads so quickly. A third texture is always fun too!

Whenever you cum, it piles at the top of the stroker, so it is nice that it normally doesn't flow down the side onto your hand. I then dump it out into the sink or toilet.

Performance

I already stated most of this above, but my expectations were definitely not met while using this stroker. I expected more constant pleasure rather than it only coming when I orgasm (and only for a brief period of time). For being advertised as a "skin-like" material and a "realistic handheld stroker", I was definitely disappointed when using it. The only thing it accomplishes with those promises is that it's handheld.

Materials and care

As mentioned in the design section, the stroker itself is made of silicone, which feels very soft on the skin. I never had a problem with the stroker scratching or hurting me while using it. So, unless you're allergic to silicone (which I doubt you are), then this stroker will be safe for you. So, this product is hypoallergenic.

Since there are no batteries or motors, this stroker is waterproof and actually feels better that way. It has to be used with lube of some kind, so using it in the shower works perfectly. The water allows more friction with the stroker, which I think feels better than regular lube, which prevents most friction.

Cleaning and maintaining this toy might just be the best thing about it. Once you're done using it, you just rinse it off with soap and water. I normally do that to the outside, then flip it completely inside out (don't worry, it'll be fine) and do the same exact thing to the inside, but make sure to get into each crevice. That sounds a bit tedious, but cleaning this stroker only takes me around 2-3 minutes max each time.

Then, you just leave it sitting out (or put it inside the vented holding case) to let it dry for around 30 minutes to an hour, then you're done. The stroker is also very easy to maintain since you don't have to do anything other than clean it (and maybe put corn starch on it) to maintain it. I have never put corn starch on it, and mine is perfectly fine.

Packaging

I bought mine from Walgreens, so it came in a cardboard box that, when opened, comes with the holding case (with the silicone stroker and outer shell in it) and brief instructions on how to use and clean the stroker.

It wasn't anything premium, but it didn't feel cheap either. It was a middle-of-the-road unboxing. Everything needed was there, but nothing special was added to make the product feel special. It definitely wasn't discreet (it had a photo of the stroker on the box), but I didn't expect it to be since I bought it at Walgreens. If you bought it online, then it probably would've been more discreet, though I can't say for sure.

Price

As much as I have railed on this stroker, I do think it was worth the price. I bought it for around $30 at Walgreens 2-3 years ago, but now it'll cost you around $35-$40 in stores. Online, it'll be around $35 from plusOne's official store. For $30, I think I've gotten my use out of it, even though it doesn't feel the best. Though, for my first sex toy, I think it was worth it.

If you're buying now, I wouldn't recommend spending $40 on it, but if you can find it on a deal (cough. cough. Amazon), I think $25-$30 is fair, especially if you're looking for a less extreme option that won't overwhelm you (at least until you cum).