Depending on what they will charge for this, it might be a very good sleeve for a beginner or someone not wanting to spend the $80 for a fleshlight. Assuming that this does not cost more then $40. Overall, it is not a bad toy. The texture felt good, it is made here in the USA, and it will fit most guys. You really cant ask for much more.
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Pros
texture was pretty good, long enough to fit my penis
This is used for self pleasure, or for you ladies to give your man some extra stimulation above and beyond the standard hand job. This handheld sleeve will fit all but the biggest of guys. Although it is not as discreet or quite as using your hand, it is not as loud as the cobra libre or other vibrating masturbation device. This is waterproof, so it can be used anywhere.
This is made from UR3. UR3 is a thermal plastic elastomer (mixture of PVC and silicone). UR3 is a "Compounded to mimic real skin. The high molecular density of these materials allows them to be flexible and resilient." (from eden's website)
Before I even opened up the shipping box, I could smell this was made from UR3. I have reviewed some other masturbators made with UR3, so I can recognize the scent from a mile away. The scent is very strong, for those who have never had a UR3 toy. And I mean strong. It is not a horrible scent, but it is not one I think you would want around your house. It is a mix of kind of sweet and overpowering man made chemical scent. And the scent does not ever fully go away. It will lessen over time, but never leave.
The material does have a almost flesh like feel to it. I mean, nothing will replace the warm flesh of a woman; but as far as toys go, UR3 is close. It takes a few minutes of use to warm up, but it retains the heat pretty well.
The interior has a raised dot texture all the way down the sleeve. There is no other texture. Some mixed textures would be a nice touch, like on some of the fleshlight models. But overall it is a nice texture. They dots are not too small, you can feel them on your penis.
The overall length of the sleeve is just over 8 inches. As you can see from the product picture, it is designed to be used by two hands. It has two separated sections of the sleeve, one for each hand. The un-stretched interior is about a 1/2 inch in diameter. This weighs about 1/2 a pound. The outside diameter ranges from 2 inches to just over 2 1/2 inches. The sections designed for your hands are 2 inches, while the top mushroom looking head, and the bulge in the center are 2 1/2 inches.
Overall, the design works. It is not too small, most penises should be able to bottom out without extending outside the sleeve. I know some guys are larger then 8 inches, so if you like to bury your whole tool in your sleeves then you should stay away from this.
The sleeve has a lot of stretch to it. I am about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and it took me in no problem. I felt like it had a lot more stretch left in it. So this should work for even the biggest girth with no worries.
This looks like a sex toy, there is no way around it. I know it is not designed to look like a pussy, but you can tell that it is for sexual pleasure. Plus with the smell you get coming from the material, there really is no hiding this from someone determined to find it. They will sniff it out.
"These materials are extremely porous, making it difficult to clean and easy for germs and dirt to hide. So protect them with a condom. Skin-like materials are extremely sensitive; they should be cleaned before and after every use with warm water and toy cleaner or antibacterial soap. These toys come dusted in a powdery material to maintain their unique texture, clean the toy thoroughly before first use. After each use, clean again and dust with a little cornstarch (not TALC which has been linked to cervical cancer) before storing to prevent the toy from becoming sticky. They should be stored individually in a dark, cool place. Store each toy separately in a plastic zip bag or thin sock because the porous surface can absorb dyes from other materials. These materials are also very incompatible with many substances. Contact with silicone-based lubricants, oil or petroleum based products will cause damages to the surface of the toy. Use only water based lubricants." (from edens website)
Doc Johnson states you should clean this with some mild soap and water. Pat dry with a soft cloth after cleaning. Avoid contact with other products and keep out of direct sunlight.
I do clean mine with some soap and water, and dry with a towel. But I take no precautions when it comes to storage. I just toss it in the drawer. Nothing special, and we have not had any problems with it yet. But then I don't expect to keep mine around for a extended amount of time. If you are planning on extending the life time of your toy, I would keep it in the packaging it came in.
This came in a cardboard box. On the outside of the box, on three sides were pictures of the sleeve. The remaining side had UR3 masturbator written in about 6 different languages. The box is not discreet, and neither is the smell coming from the inside.
On the inside, you will find the sleeve wrapped in a plastic bag. I also found a piece of paper with some care instructions. The are generic, as the paper shows a dildo. But UR3 material is the same no matter what toy they molded it into.
The packaging can be used for storage. It will help keep the material out of the sunlight, and prolong its life. Or you can do like I did and recycle it.
I like that this is made in the USA. That is a added bonus. I also like the texture. It is not as nice as a fleshlight, but it is still a nice sleeve. I would expect to pay around $30-40 for this. I have no idea what these will go for, if and when eden decides to sell them on this site.
While the texture felt good, the scent almost makes me sick. You cant get rid of it. If you touch it with any part of your body, the scent sticks to you until you take a shower. Its strong. It sticks to anything it comes in contact with. I have had one toy for just over a year, and you can still smell it. And I don't know how many times it has been washed with soap and water. The smell just wont go away. That will be the one major downfall of this sleeve.
The sleeve is flexible enough, that you can squeeze it with your hands (or her hands) to get a tight feeling from it. I like a tight feeling when I am getting to the light at the end of the tunnel, and with this sleeve I could archive it. It was easy to make the sleeve feel tighter with just a little squeeze.
Follow-up commentaryI don't like it anymore3 months after original review
I only had a chance to use this a few times over a 2 month period. It started to come apart on me. It developed a crack along the opening, not a large crack but still a crack where I insert my penis. So I have not used it any longer for the fear of causing some pain or discomfort to my piece. I am not sure why this cracked like it did. It could have been the soap used, or a reaction to the brand of lube. Or even the storage method. But needless to say, it is not where you want a male masturbation sleeve to develop a problem.
I see that eden does not have a high MSRP on these, so it might be worth the purchase price to you. 2 months of use for under $20 might be worth it to your wallet. But for me and my wallet, I would just spend the extra money and get a fleshlight or something else of high quality.
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