A handheld fucking machine
The Thruster line of penetrating dildos by Velvet Co are handheld fucking machines. With 4 styles, they have a range to suit various purposes. I've always been fascinated with the concept of a fucking machine when I've seen them in porn so I was extremely excited when Velvet Co agreed to send me a sample of the Thruster Jackie to test and review.
They ain't kidding around with this toy!
The Thruster is slightly intimidating when coming out of the box. For one thing, it's heavy, to accommodate the rechargeable battery and impressive motor necessary for the thrusting motion. The dildo has 6.5" inches of insertable length, a decent but not alarming 1.5" width, and it thrusts forward 3". The dildo is made from velvet smooth silicone and the motor housing ABS plastic, easy to wash with soap and water but not waterproof. It's rechargeable with a magnetic usb charger (unfortunately proprietary so you have to find the right one while searching through your cables) and has an impressive battery life.
The Jackie is the most penisy of the Thruster line, with natural looking veins and head. The last 3" of the insertable length of the dildo are flexible so you're able to adjust the angle of thrust to a certain degree. The buttons are simple and easy to use on the base of the Thruster with an on/off button and separate ones for increasing and decreasing speed of the thrusts. The light on the base changes colour with each of the 10 different speeds, which is a clever feature which made it easier to remember my preferred tempos as I navigated through the different speeds as well as know when I'd hit top or bottom speed. Even though I couldn't see the base of the toy during use, the coloured light reflected onto my hand very visibly.
I appreciated that the company is working hard not to gender their products. There wasn't anywhere on the packaging that mentioned who the toy was meant for, which is a refreshing change, and Velvet Co specifically mention on the website that their toys aren't gendered. They do slip up and cater to the binary on the website description of the Jackie by mentioning it is popular with "men, women, and couples." I was also uncomfortable with the sentiment on the website that the Jackie "might replace your partner for good." I get that it's meant to be a joke, but I object to the pervasive sentiment that masturbation isn't its own kind of sex and takes away from partnered sex. I also hate that it caters to the idea that sex toys are a threat to the be-peened.
So how did the Thruster work? Really damn well! Granted, I've never used one of the heavy duty fucking machines, but Jackie replicated a thrusting penis incredibly well, with a relentless consistency unmatchable by a human (but missing the delightful thud of pelvises smacking together). Admittedly, it took some trial and error to figure out the best way to hold the toy to best enjoy the thrusting motion but once I'd figured it out, I was off to the races and had multiple excellent orgasms on each of my three test runs. It does require a certain level of hand strength to hold the heavy base, so the Thruster wouldn't be suited for those with mobility or strength issues with their hands. It is also loud so it's not one of those 'use quietly under the covers while others sleep' kinds of toys.
At $229USD (currently on sale at Shevibe for $199) the Velvet Thruster is an investment. That said, it does what it purports to do. If a handheld fucking machine is something you think you need in your life, the Thruster is a great option. I know I'm going to be getting very good use out of this toy and look forward to sharing it with some sexy friends.
Quality
5/5
Sensation
5/5
Versatility
4/5
Please note: The Velvet Thruster Jackie was generously provided to me by Velvet Co in exchange for my honest review. My notes and opinions are my own. Visit the Thruster website - https://thethruster.com/
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