When I saw a Fleshlight in my assignment box, I was thrilled! I could hardly believe my luck at being offered such a quality toy to try!

Oh, Tera, you are so stimulating! For penises and clits! What? Oh, yes! She is not a picky gal! Anyone can play with Tera. You can hold the Fleshlight case and rub Tera Patrick's clit up against yours! Not to mention, she will eagerly engulf your aching cock! Men, you can use this as either a hand-held device or you can wedge it in between your mattress and boxspring, or in the couch cushions, for some hands-free thrusting! You could also use this in couple play and have your partner control your speed and rhythm.

Tera's pussy is molded in Superskin. A very realistic, albeit porous, material. She is both soft and plush. Superskin does have a mild odor, but it isn't noticeable unless you're licking the clit. Which I did. What? I had to, in the name of science! There's very little taste, if any.

This version of Tera came with the Lotus Texture. The Lotus is rumored to offer several different textures within its chambers. I say "rumored" because of the three or four reviews I've read from contributors who have also received the Lotus Texture, along with My Mister, no one has managed to reach this elusive treasure trove of texture. I do believe it is there, so I hope you larger men will give it a try and let us all know how it turns out!

Now strokers and tribbers, I am in a 100% monogamous marriage with a man who I am 100% confident is STI-free, and I am STI-free, so we did share Tera. However, if you are not 100% confident that you or your partner are STI-free, please refrain from sharing Tera (or any other toys) or please use a condom. Tera is unable to be sterilized.

For those of you who are not in the know, the Fleshlight is a realistic model of a pussy that is encased in a plastic, flashlight-shaped container. It is shaped like a jumbo flashlight. It comes with two ends that are removable for protection, cleaning, and suction. When it's all put together, it is supposed to be discreet enough that people will think it is a flashlight. However, it does have Fleshlight stamped on it, along with the fact that if anyone picked it up, it would be very obvious that this is, in fact, not a flashlight.

Since the case is large, it can be a little cumbersome to hold while stroking yourself. My Mister's quote regarding the size of it was, "It's kind of like having sex with a Big Gulp." Well, alrighty! If you are not wedging this into furniture, or have giant hands, you will probably need two hands to hold this with.

The Lotus texture is designed to be tighter at the entry and then it opens up into a wider chamber. My Mister did find this to be true. However, average-sized men might find this texture to leave something to be desired if they are looking to find these different chambers. Fleshlight might do well to shorten the chambers a little so the average 6-6.5 inch man, or even smaller, might be welcomed into the secret chambers. At least it will fit around you unless you have an above-average girth.

"Once I got used to the texture, it was really nice!" These were the words uttered by My Mister just seconds after he came downstairs. He had a grin on his face, and I could tell that Tera had done her job beautifully. He did notice a slight whistling sound coming from the bottom of the toy, not to mention the slurping sound that comes from the lube, but he didn't think it was too distracting. I did notice it too when we used this as a couple, but again, it was not distracting. The only sound I heard when I tribbed with Tera was a little sloshing, but it was kind of sexy.

Some find Fleshlights to be easy to care for. I, however, do not. The instructions for cleaning your Fleshlight say to rinse with warm water, then air dry completely before putting the sleeve back in the case. This does seem pretty easy, but I have two problems with this.

First, I cannot use any soap on it. The only cleanser that is recommended is the Fleshwash. This is something I may have to invest in because there really is no other way to ensure that all the spunk is cleaned off. I suppose if you read the ingredients and compared it with your favorite toy cleanser, that you might be able to use your own cleaner on your Fleshlight. I don't have a toy cleaner though. I use antibacterial soap on my toys. So, in order to preserve our Fleshlight for as long as possible, I will simply invest, because really, who wants to use a toy repeatedly that still has your spunk in there?

Second, the air drying is not kid-friendly. You might be asking me through your computer, "Are any toys kid-friendly?" I say "Yes, yes there are!" Not as in "easy for kids to use." I mean, "easy to hide from kids." My plastic vibrator gets washed off with soap, dried with a towel, and put away. We've had to clear off a portion of the shelf in our closet to put a towel down so that it can air dry. On good days, it might take a couple of hours, but usually it takes 3-4 hours for this to dry. I simply cannot leave it on my bathroom counter, or on the bed or night stand for 4 hours until I can put it back in the case!

Three more very important pieces of information:

1. You must let it dry completely before storing it back in the case because it can mold. No one wants a moldy pussy to stick their cock into!

2. Fleshlights only play well with water-based lubricants. You don't want to spend $80 to end up with a sticky toy.

3. Speaking of sticky: You will want to dust your Fleshlight with either its renewing powder that is sold separately, or lightly dust it with cornstarch (pure cornstarch, not talc or cornstarch baby powder) to preserve your toy.

Tera comes wrapped in plastic inside a very pretty tin cylinder. She comes with her very own sample of Fleshlube, an informational pamphlet with care instructions and has other products displayed that you can purchase, and a postcard with a picture of Tera Patrick herself on one side and the other Fleshlight Girls on the other.

The packaging is hardly discreet, and would be difficult to wrap.

For those who are curious, I got the idea for tribbing with Tera from a review written by Dwtim. As someone who never took the opportunity to be with a woman while I had the chance, his suggestion more than intrigued me. So, thanks Tim, for the suggestion.

We enjoyed Tera in several different ways.

When it came to using it with My Mister, we tried several things. I held it for My Mister so he could enjoy some hands-free thrusting. I controlled the speed and rhythm for him when he lay down. He also used this solo for masturbation. My Mister really enjoyed how realistic it was. I've never seen him so excited for a toy, but we basically just ran up the stairs as soon as it came in the mail! My Mister also said that he appreciated the fact that there was no mess. For him it was very realistic, in that, he could just cum and not have to clean it up off his hands or stomach. When he was done, he just went to the bathroom, cleaned her up, and put her somewhere safe (for the product and for our kids) to dry.

When it came to tribbing, well, I have nothing to compare it to, really. I would imagine that tribbing with a real live woman is incomparable to using a toy. However, I slid my smallest vibe in it and gave her a whirl. I did make sure I used a plentiful amount of lube to let Tera slide all over my pussy. It was interesting to say the least. I did like the feel of the soft fleshy toy gliding over my clit, but something was missing. Oh yeah! There was no other body to add to the pressure, and My Mister didn't want to be a part of the tribbing experience, so it wasn't enough to send me over the edge. It did get me nice and warmed up for a fun solo session though!