VANCOUVER – A company that delivers "extremely realistic" sex dolls to people's homes for short-term rentals is planning to open in Metro Vancouver this week, and it's already prompted calls for a boycott.
We're tapping into a market that hasn't been served well," said Randy, who didn't want his last name published out of fears it would harm his son's career in the oil and gas industry.
"I think that we're going to be successful in Vancouver."
Natrl's Calgary location rents out a variety of dolls with different made-up backstories, including a Russian ski instructor and an elf named Bella. Most are modeled after women, though there is one man as well.
The website promises the dolls are thoroughly cleaned and "risk-free," but the company also strongly encourages customers to use protection.
Randy told CTV News the company, which charges $250 for an overnight rental and less by the hour, is careful and discreet when making deliveries.
"If you want us to go up the back alley, we can do that, meet you some place if that's what you want," he said.
He says all dolls are thoroughly cleaned. There is a five step process that takes about an hour and a half, then all dolls are checked over with UV light.
While the business is still days away from opening, it has already prompted some concerns from women's advocates in the region.
