The best way to use this toy is to stroke it like any other masturbator. The soft shell of the Sword also allows for some squeezing to apply pressure in order to intensify sensation. In my guy's opinion, it stimulated the whole length of the penis, with emphasis on the frenulum.

This toy is handheld and I do not suggest putting it between mattresses or holding it down on a table with your hands because the outside is squishy; it may be too tight if you do this.

I suggest this toy for men with an average to slightly larger sized penis. We found the inside was a little larger than other Fleshlights that we've tried.

This toy is fun for him to use by himself or for me to use on him, especially if he is blindfolded.

The material on the inside is Fleshlight's SuperSkin material. The material on the outside is a soft plastic. The inner material feels nice; it's very plushy and soft. The outer material is squishy, unlike previous Fleshlights.

The soft outer plastic allows for pressure to be added during use. I don't suggest this toy for beginners. The texture, while not unpleasant, is a little odd. It may be an acquired taste for some.

Finally, when I opened the box, the smell of the new plastic was very strong. If you leave it out for a few days, this smell goes away.

The overall design was interesting and unique. I really liked the concept. In hindsight, I probably should have gotten the Blade instead, as the inside of it is slightly less intense.

The size seemed a bit larger on the inside in comparison to other Fleshlights. I would suggest this toy for average to slightly larger sized men. The outside is about the same as other Fleshlights. Because of the size, it is not easy to conceal and certainly not discreet. If you travel with this, I hope you have a suitcase.

I found the Sword wasn't noisy at all, which is a big thing for masturbators. Usually they sound like sneakers on a gym floor.

I would only use a THIN water-based lubricant with this toy because thicker lubricants tend to get stuck up in the back of it.

It is pretty easy to clean, just wash it out with warm water and toy cleaner (I prefer Swiss Navy Toy Cleaner). I like to pull it out of its sleeve a little bit, and leave both openings open so it can dry effectively.

It is a little high maintenance though because you have to apply corn starch (or any Renew powder) every time you use it so it doesn' t get sticky.

Once dry, I push it all the way back in the case and put it in a ziplock bag (to ensure it doesn't touch my other toys).

The toy came in the standard cardboard-and-thin-clear-plastic box that Fleshlight uses for its products. It's not good for storage or gifting. Just toss it.

I'd also like to suggest using a very thin lubricant, such as the FleshLube that Fleshlight makes because thick lube gets stuck in the top and can feel unpleasant.