While my girlfriend and I have been stuck in different cities for the past few months, we've had an especially hard time adjusting to life without sexual contact. So, we decided to gift each other our first toys!

When I first received the Fleshlight, I was surprised by how soft and, well, fleshy it was. While I know this will be difficult to communicate through text, I'd like to tell any readers out there who have never handled a Fleshlight that the internal and external textures of the toy are softer and more supple than you are imagining. Lightly pinching the labia, or tickling the clit, is genuinely arousing. I can honestly say that I even enjoy sucking on the Fleshlight's clit. While it's definitely not an actual human, the experience of holding, licking, and fucking a Fleshlight is much more satisfying than I ever would have guessed.

The manufacturer recommends heating up the sleeve in a bowl of hot water before use. I like to take it in the shower to achieve the same effect. Next, I replace the sleeve in the case and squirt some lube into the vagina and around the labia. After the first few strokes disperse the lube more effectively, it often takes one more small lube application to get to the desired level of non-friction. It is important to use only water-based lubes, as silicone lubes will degrade the material of the toy. Despite this fact, I have had success using the Fleshlight, along with Gun Oil H20, in the shower without any problems.

Sometimes I like to start by fingering the toy a little bit. Yes, I miss my lady. The texture of the STU feels remarkable to a fingers touch, providing a nice amount of soft resistance not dissimilar to an aroused vagina. Still, no one would mistake this feeling for a real vagina.

While fucking the Fleshlight, the texture feels distinctly different from a vagina; at the same time, almost feeling too good to be true. My primary critique, in this department, would be that the sleeve is not as tight as I would like it to be. For reference, I'm about 5" around, 7" long. The cap on the back end of the sleeve allows for slight adjustments in the pressure created while enjoying the sleeve. To be honest, there doesn't seem to be all that much of a difference with the cap on or off. With the cap off, I do slide into the toy a bit easier. With the cap on, I feel an ever-so-slight amount of suction, which I do like.

One of the best parts about using the Fleshlight is that you are provided with the choice of either moving the Fleshlight around your penis using your hand on the case, or holding the Fleshlight in position with one hand and thrusting with the rest of your body. While it might not sound like much, the ability to fuck the Fleshlight as though simulating any one of your favorite positions, is really a fun experience.

Clean up has been a breeze for me so far. Just take the sleeve out of its case, and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Take care not to use soap, as this will degrade the material, and make sure to thoroughly air dry after rinsing so as not to wind up with a moldy fake vagina.