Sakura’s tight masturbator is similar to many other masturbators on shop shelves today, but possesses enough design traits to be considered both a unique and quality offering to anyone seeking a toy for personal or shared sexual stimulation. This is partially due to the obvious Japanese heritage of the masturbator, which becomes instantly apparent once one takes a glance at the boisterous packaging.

As it measures around 6” in length, it is long enough to accommodate individuals of below average to average size. It really stands out when one considers the small details, such as the extra material that makes up the toy’s circumference, a sealed tip which produces a fair amount of suction, gratuitous ribbing, and the less-than-masculine pink and glittered TPR, which seems more like “Barbie’s First Sex Toy” than a grown man’s masturbator. However, no matter how pink this masturbator may be, it performs like a trooper and I would recommend a sex toy this comfortable to any man open enough to sport some extra pink on his penis.

This masturbator is composed of TPR, a material that has benefits which have been talked up in my reviews before. In short, the material is somewhat porous but possesses the flexibility and texture to be relatively better than silicone in terms of day-to-day functionality. There was an odor to this masturbator and, unlike the most recent series of TPR toys sent my way, it tended to smell rather strongly for a few days. It took more than two washes to rectify this issue, so be aware of this if strange smells are a turn off for you. The unit is both textured and noduled internally, which the packaging makes a point of reinforcing. It feels like any other TPR ribbing. That is to say, with a good rhythm, the sensation was lovely, without being overpowering during usage.

The design for Sakura’s tight masturbator is such a misnomer because the pink, glitter speckled TPR and star fish shaped opening seems like it would run counter to the core demographic here – Men. However, this seems to be targeting more than just your Average Joe, as such an individual would most likely dismiss such a masturbator as being for punks right from the start. Instead, I think the anime crowd is being pandered to with this product due to the influx of moe themes on the packaging and enough kanji/katakana/hiragana (Japanese alphabets) to put your average otaku out of their misery or at least get them to try out their fansub-derived translation skills.

One of my favorite elements is the extra material they put around the circumference which makes for a really easy grip that does not have to be adjusted nearly as much as it would using a comparable masturbator. Also of note is the reinforced, sealed tip which promotes a suction sensation while not being as easy to pierce through unless you intentionally want to break the seal. Finally, my favorite aspect of this masturbator is the 6” length which fits me like a glove. This means a better seal between my johnson and Sakura’s tight masturbator, while also providing adequate lubricant retention and a better overall user experience. If you meet the height requirements for this particular toy then you're in for a real treat in terms of fit. Men over 6.5" may feel much like I did during the Glow stroker pierced pussy review, so just be aware of this when comparing masturbators. Finally, in case you have not been paying attention, this is not a discreet toy in any manner. If you travel with it, you risk having the TSA pull your pink pussy out at every chance they get and your spouse/partner will most likely laugh at you.

Like most masturbators, once this toy is filled up it starts producing “squishy” sounds. I have learned over time that most masturbators do indeed produce this sound and the Sakura’s tight masturbator is the same as most others in this regard as well. It does retain lubrication rather well and leakage will really only occur at the masturbator’s entrance, which is entirely normal.

Maintenance with the Sakura’s tight masturbator is relatively normal, as water based lubricant is still preferred given the TPR material that the sleeve composed of. Like most other toys, it's recommended that you clean it with an antibacterial soap solution before and after usage. I personally enjoy cleaning my toys with 90% isopropyl alcohol, but I suppose it really is unnecessary to use something that strong. As this is not one of the faux skin sleeves, you do not have to coat it with a non-talc based powder like cornstarch. Just clean it normally, leave it to dry for a bit, and store it away from toys composed of silicone or silicone composites. Also, given the toy's closed off nature you will have to stretch it open to rinse it out properly, but it seals back up quite well so you will not notice a loss in sensation anytime soon.

The packaging is unlike that of any other product marketed by California Exotics in recent history, that I am aware of in that you have a very moe-esque heroine on the cover in a very revealing kimono and that’s where my concern rises. For the unaware reader, "moe" is term that illustrates a pseudo-love for fictional characters and this illustration certainly meets that requirement, but with an overall youthful look and exposed breasts seems to cross over into "lolicon" territory, which does explicitly sexualize youthful characters. However, let it be known that these terms tend to be scalable in both depiction & context, and while not necessarily being malicious lolicon can raise the ire of many individuals today.

If you’re a part of the target demographic this sort of thing is not necessarily foreign to you, but to most individuals this would count as a very “suspect” form of cover art. In fact, travelers have been arrested for carrying manga of a similar fashion through border crossings within the past few years and it’s on that note that I recommend you throw the box away immediately if you’ll be traveling with this masturbator. Besides that the information portrayed is standard for Cal Exotics, as there is a blurb on the right flank of the box along with contact information and the UPC. To contrast this, internally there is a dearth of information with just the sleeve and a plastic bag to house it.

Initially, I did not think too much of this toy as it was not quite what I had my eye on, but I was more than pleasantly surprised because it functioned so well right out of the box. The TPR is reinforced this time, and as a result is more supple and accommodating to the user. The offensive scent went away after a few washes, while the ribbing proves to be more inviting as time goes on. Cleaning can be a bit more involved than usual and, for some, the feminine aesthetic touches may be offensive, but don't let that hinder you from experiencing a lovely masturbatory experience. I have loved every minute with it.