Let me start by saying that the Man Eater is not a masturbator in the traditional sense. There is no thrusting or stroking involved. Instead, this toy is designed as a male vibrator for gliding along the length of the penis. The concept is similar to that of the Cobra Libre, although with a few design flaws. However, given that the Man Eater is priced at less than a 1/4 of the Cobra Libre, it might be worth considering for anyone interested in a male vibrator but hesitant to pay too much. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.

The Man Eater is made of a rubber that is firm but still pliable. Interestingly, the "mouth" of the toy is composed of more rigid rubber and has almost no give whatsoever. I presume this is to allow better transfer of the vibrations along the contact area. The surface of the entire toy is very smooth and could be a challenge to grasp with a lubed hand. However, the size of the toy makes it comfortable to grasp. The battery cover is made of plastic and has a rubber O-ring to make the battery chamber water proof. The toy has no taste or discernible smell.

The Man Eater has a height of 4-1/2" and a maximum circumference of 8-1/4" around the body. The size and shape of the body make it comfortable to grasp the toy in one hand during use. You could also grab the bulbous head for some two-handed gliding action. The "mouth" portion is 2" across, but because of the open design it should be able to accommodate pretty much any size penis, whether small or large. One problem I found is that the width of the mouth curves with the body. What this means is that when you place your penis along the mouth, only a small portion actually comes in contact with the mouth which translates into less stimulation.



The Man Eater modeled with the Goodfella dildo (1-3/4" diameter):


The toy offers three vibration levels that can be cycled through by depressing the belly button. The first level is somewhat comparable to a bullet while the maximum level offers a moderate vibration. It's no Hitachi magic wand (how many toys are?), but it does produce an impressive, if somewhat buzzy, vibration level. The strange thing I found is that the strongest vibrations are actually felt at the back of the aliens head, not in the mouth. The vibrations can also be felt in the body portion, so my hand did get a little tingly after awhile holding the toy. The noise level is appropriate for the vibrations produced. They are moderately loud and can be heard through the covers.

While the toy is waterproof, I did not use it in the shower or tub. However, I did test the seal by completely immersing the toy in water and it performed fine. There was no evidence of moisture in the battery chamber. The Man Eater uses 2 AA batteries which are not included.

Since there is no insertion with this toy nor any nooks or crannies, cleaning the Man Eater is a simple task of washing the outside with either a toy cleaner or antibacterial soap and water. Silicone or water based lubricants may be used with the toy to allow for easier gliding of the penis along the toy.

The Man Eater is completely silly in its appearance and quite honestly can be left in the open and no one is likely to suspect it is a sex toy. Personally, I consider it more of a sex toy tchotchke and display it proudly on a shelf. Most people will assume it's a child's toy. If you prefer to store it with other toys, I would recommend you keep it in an appropriate storage bag to prevent unwanted interactions between materials. Fortunately, the rubber is not a lint or hair magnet.

The packaging consists of a clear plastic box with a molded internal shell to hold the toy in place. The outside is decorated with a metropolitan skyline and silhouettes of biplanes invoking memories of the original King Kong movie. At first glance, the package could easily pass as a child's toy with all of the whimsical graphics. However, closer inspection clearly reveals that the item is a sex toy with phrases such as "3 speeds of vibrating man pleasure" and "They come in peace! So will you?" The package also contains minimal instructions on use of the toy in multiple languages.

I thought the toy I received was broken at first because it did not work after I inserted the batteries. In typical male fashion, I took the batteries out and swapped positions, and when that didn't work I proceeded to switch them again because, well, you never know. For whatever reason, the toy finally worked after about 10 minutes of fiddling with the batteries.

I really didn't find much enjoyment from using this toy personally. I found the power not quite enough and the limited area of stimulation frustrating. I should mention that I own the Cobra Libre, so maybe it's an unfair comparison. The Cobra Libre has much more power that's deep and rumbly compared to the Man Eater. Additionally, the silicone sleeve of the Cobra Libre translates into a greater surface area for penile stimulation. And so while the Man Eater was stimulating, it wasn't able to bring me to climax let alone any place out of this world.

Instead, I found a much better use for this toy was as an external stimulator. The back of the head, where the vibrations are strongest, provides a nice broad surface to stimulate the nipples, clit, scrotum or perineum. The rubber material also glides well without need for lube when used this way. It's a fun toy to have if simply for the laugh factor, but I'm not sure I would actually own one if it weren't an assignment.