Cal Exotic Dr. Joel Kaplan Silicone Graduated Prostate Probe Black

What this is

The Dr. Joel Kaplan Silicone Graduated Prostate Probe is a black silicone insertable device made by California Exotic Novelties, sold sealed on a hanging blister card. It is a non-powered toy — there is no motor, no battery compartment and no charging port anywhere on it. The piece is moulded in one continuous form, with no visible seams, joins or removable parts.

The card carries a "Pure Silicone" badge and the California Exotic Novelties mark, and the probe is sold under the brand's Dr. Joel Kaplan name. You will find it alongside the rest of our men's toys range.

The shape, and why it is shaped that way

The probe has a graduated beaded profile: a rounded tip, then a short run of beads that each sit a little wider than the one before, stacked up the shaft. That is what "graduated" means here — the width steps up gradually rather than arriving all at once, so you set the pace yourself and simply stop where it feels right. The steps between the beads also give the piece a tactile rhythm as it moves, which is the whole point of a beaded profile rather than a smooth one.

Above the beads the shaft draws in sharply to a slim neck, and below that it opens out into a wide, flat circular base. That base does two jobs at once. It is a suction cup, so the probe can be pressed onto a smooth flat surface and left there; and it is a safety flange, which is the single most important feature on any insertable toy. The narrow neck sits between the two, which is the standard ergonomic shape for a piece meant to stay put rather than be held throughout.

Silicone is the reason that shape works. As a material it holds a moulded form while still having some flex, it warms to body temperature quickly rather than staying cold the way hard plastic or glass does, and it takes a smooth non-porous finish that cleans easily. Those are ordinary properties of the material, not features of this particular mould — but they are why so much of this category is made from it.

How to use it

Use plenty of water-based lubricant, and go slowly. Silicone is not self-lubricating and a beaded profile has more surface texture than a smooth shaft, so apply lubricant generously to both the probe and the body, and reapply whenever things start to feel dry rather than pushing through. There is no hurry and no target depth — the graduated beads exist precisely so you can stop at whichever bead is comfortable and stay there.

To use the suction cup, press the base firmly onto a clean, smooth, non-porous flat surface — bathroom tile, a shower wall, a mirror, a sealed floor. Porous or textured surfaces such as bare wood, grout lines or fabric will not hold it. Press down and squeeze the air out from under the cup; to release it, lift an edge of the base rather than pulling on the shaft. You can also skip the suction entirely and use the piece by hand, holding the flared base as a grip.

Stop if anything is uncomfortable. Comfort is the only correct measure here, and it varies by person and by day.

Cleaning and care

Wash the probe with warm water and a mild unscented soap before and after every use, then dry it fully before putting it away. The one-piece moulding helps here — there is no join or crevice for residue to sit in, so a thorough wash reaches the whole surface. Pay attention to the recesses between the beads and the underside of the suction cup, which are the two spots most easily skipped.

Keep it away from silicone-based lubricants. Silicone lubricant can soften the surface of a silicone toy over time and leave it tacky; a water-based lubricant avoids that problem entirely and is the standard recommendation for any silicone piece. Store the probe on its own rather than pressed against other toys, since some materials react to one another in a drawer. A soft bag or a lined box is ideal, and keeping it out of direct sunlight helps the silicone hold its finish.

Who it suits

This is a straightforward, simple piece of equipment for adults 18 and over, used solo or with a partner. The stepped profile suits anyone who prefers to work up gradually rather than commit to a single fixed width, and the suction base suits anyone who wants both hands free, or who would rather control the angle and the pace against a wall or floor than by hand.

It will suit you less well if you want vibration, app control or rechargeable features — this is a deliberately plain manual item with nothing to charge, pair or break. Browse our wider adult toys selection if a powered option is closer to what you had in mind.

Good to know

• The wide flared base is a safety feature on any insertable toy, and it is the part you should never modify or trim down.
• Water-based lubricant only — silicone lubricant and silicone toys do not pair well over the long run.
• Clean before and after each use, and do not share the probe between people without a barrier and a thorough wash in between.
• Adults 18 and over. Keep out of reach of children.
• Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery, and the billing descriptor on your statement is discreet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this probe vibrate?

No — it is a completely manual piece with no motor, battery or controls. The Dr. Joel Kaplan Silicone Graduated Prostate Probe is a solid moulded silicone toy, so there is nothing to charge, nothing to pair with a phone and no electronics to fail.

What lubricant should I use with it?

Use a water-based lubricant. Silicone-based lubricants can react with the surface of a silicone toy over time and leave it tacky or degraded, so water-based is the safe pairing for this probe. Apply it generously and reapply as needed — a beaded profile has more texture than a smooth shaft and benefits from it.

How do I clean it?

Wash it with warm water and a mild unscented soap before and after every use, then dry it completely. Because the probe is moulded as a single piece with no removable parts, the whole surface can be cleaned in one go; just take care to get into the grooves between the beads and under the suction cup.

What does the suction cup actually attach to?

It attaches to clean, smooth, non-porous flat surfaces — bathroom tile, a shower wall, a mirror or a sealed floor. Press the base down firmly to push the air out from underneath it. It will not hold on bare wood, textured tile, grout or fabric, and you can always use the flared base as a hand grip instead.

How is the order packaged when it arrives?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging with no product images, brand names or descriptive wording on the outside. The probe itself arrives sealed on its original blister card inside that outer packaging, and the billing line on your statement is discreet.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.