For me, the Fleshlight is a refreshing alternative to traditional hands on masturbation. It is by no means a complete replacement, but it's definitely a completely different sensation and it feels absolutely amazing.

I have a bit of a butt fetish, so the anal sleeve was my obvious choice. However, the opening on the Fleshlight isn't very similar to a real anus and you can slide right in with absolutely no resistance. That was a slight disappointment to me, however the textured and ribbed interior of the masturbator quickly made up for that. The interior sleeve is made from a jelly-like material called Superskin and isn't very tight fitting, but the bumps and nubs lining the different chambers make sensations that are almost better than sex, albeit not quite as warm and wet. This can be fixed by warming the sleeve in hot water and then pouring a generous amount of lube into the end of the masturbator while you're inside of it. The back cap can also be adjusted for a varying amount of resistance when thrusting in and out.

Girls that have trouble getting their partners off with hands alone may seek some solace with the ease of use of the Fleshlight. This thing feels way better than hand stimulation from my partner, and she just doesn't have the magic touch, so I might ask to bring it out the next time she's having trouble making me cum.

The materials of the Fleshlight can be divided into two parts: the hard plastic exterior shell and the interior SuperSkin sleeve. The sleeve's interior is lined with varying kinds of ribs and nubs to provide stimulation to the head of the penis and coronal ridge. Overall, the material is very soft and there is little to no resistance when entering or exiting. It has a slight odor to it and the nice light powder coating that comes on it when you first open it will wash off after the first use, leaving the product with a sticky feel and making it susceptible to all manners of hair and dust. The manufacturer recommends dusting it with a bit of cornstarch to keep it looking like new, but it honestly doesn't work as well as they say. It's just one more extra maintenance step that makes this toy a pain and the ass to maintain. It's best to keep the caps on to keep it from attracting the dirt.

Material: Superskin
Material safety: 5/10
Safety features: Latex free / Phthalates free / Hypoallergenic
Texture: Velvety

Not having owned a Fleshlight before, I was surprised to find out how bulky the device actually is. Weighing in at just over a pound, Fleshlights are about 10" long and almost 4 inches in diameter. If you live in a dorm, you might have trouble hiding this massive monolithic masturbator from your roommate. Morally speaking, I would never use another person's toys, but your mileage may vary. I know college aged guys have an itch to stick it anywhere it'll fit. At any rate, this thing is pretty freakin' big. If you plan on flying, leave it behind. I'm sure you can use the extra space for more practical things.

Although the entrance orifice is extremely small, the material of the Fleshlight is incredibly forgiving and can stretch to accommodate a guy of almost any girth. As I said, the insertable length is about ten inches, so unless you're Lexington Steele you shouldn't have any problems.

Ergonomically, the hard plastic shell has raised ridges to allow the user a firm grip when moving the masturbator up and down.

There are a few ways in which to utilize the Fleshlight for penetration. The first is to wedge the device between a couch cushion or mattress for a traditional sex-like thrusting motion. I found this a little awkward due to the fact that I was staring at pillows and not a pretty girl's face. Typically I watch porn when I masturbate, so the comfort of a computer chair is a much more suitable setting for me. The method that I've grown to use involves gripping the body and sliding it up and down over myself, very akin to a typical hands on masturbation.

This masturbator is pretty quiet overall, but does make a tiny bit of noise when thrusting with the back cap off. It makes a very light slurping noise, but music or running water can easily drown it out. With the back cap on, you can hear air being sucked in and pushed out towards the end, as the cap does not form a perfect seal and thrusting creates a vacuum on the upstroke and pressure on the downstroke.

To create a perfect seal you can slide yourself into the Fleshlight when erect, then tape the gap between the body and the cap with electrical or gaffing tape. This will eliminate noise and give you a nice bit of suction that feels pretty good. The Fleshlight will literally not want to come off you.

One of the reasons why I chose the crystal Fleshlight was for the ability to see what needed to be cleaned. However the Fleshlight I've owned for over a year and a half now looks quite a bit different than when I bought it and I'd say it's been used two dozen times at the most. The pristine condition of your Fleshlight will not last long as the SuperSkin material is easily damaged and will attract dust and hair no matter how clean you try and keep it. In my experience, cleaning with soap will not damage the material of your Fleshlight, although the manufacturer recommends not using any soap. However, even the slightest scratch or abrasion can tear the material of the internal sleeve. The hard shell smudges and collects precipitate material from the sleeve as well. Upon trying to scrub it in the sink the soft plastic only proved to scratch up, making the shell look opaque and generally bad.

To clean it after use, I typically remove the interior sleeve and run hot water through it to clear out any rocket sauce. Afterwards, I pump a bit of liquid soap inside and massage it around with my. Rinse again and return it to the hard plastic shell. Leave the end caps off and store it vertically (if possible) so that air can circulate through, allowing the interior of the sleeve to dry. Check back in a day or two to make sure that it's completely dry before replacing the end caps. If you don't, you run the risk of creating a small metropolis of bacteria and other nasty organisms that thrive in humid environments. Not to mention it will smell like death.

It works with all lubes.

My Fleshlight came in a 4.5" diameter cylindrical tin. Inside was the Fleshlight, care instructions, and a sample of water-based "Fleshlube". Since the product comes equipped with caps and the tin was branded with the word "Fleshlight" in nice big letters, it was promptly thrown out. I store my Fleshlight in a box in my closet, along with all of my other toys.