Doc Johnson

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Doc Johnson Enterprises [1]
TypePrivate
Founded Los Angeles County, California, U.S. (1976 (1976)) [2]
Founder Reuben Sturman
Ron Braverman
Headquarters
North Hollywood, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ron and Chad Braverman
ProductsNovelties, sexual health items
BrandsPocket Rocket, iVibe, Optimale, WonderLand
Number of employees
500+
Website www.docjohnson.com

Doc Johnson is an American sex toy company. It was founded in 1976 by Reuben Sturman with Ron Braverman at the helm. It is run by Ron Braverman and his son Chad Braverman. [3] [4]

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Overview

It is one of the largest sex toy companies in the world and they manufacture the majority of their products at their factory in North Hollywood, California. [5] As of 2012, it employs over 500 people, and has been described by Los Angeles Magazine as "the Procter & Gamble of sex toys". [5]

Product line

Among its other products, it manufactures products modeled on the anatomy of famous porn actors that include Jeff Stryker, Jenna Jameson, Jordi El Nino Polla, and Sasha Grey. [6]

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References

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