This top quality 3 layered throe (blaket) made by Liberator is designed to be used as a surface for sexual activities to prevent body fluids from contancting and potentially staining any area where activity is happening. It is completely portable, lightweight and it actually works!!

We have used it for sexual intercourse with and without water based and silicone based lubricants. Nothing that was created penetrated the layers or stained the material. Having experienced crusty seminal fluids on our sheets in the past, this was a pleasant surprise. We placed the soft layer on top of our sheets and went to "work". When we were done, we rested a few minutes and then folded the banket up to retain the fluids. A few hours later we did laundry and machine washed and dried this (by itself). We did not add other items into the same load of laundry because this took up pretty much the entire washer tub and we wanted to be sure there was adequate room for it to swish around in the soapy water and clean rinse water. It came out clean and ready for use again!!

I am checking this off as "travel friendly" but please be aware it will take up some room and weight--both of which are at a premium when flying now with all these new rules and charges for luggage (both checked and carry on).

The blanket/pad/"throe" is 54" X 60" or about the size of the top of a queen size mattress. It is very well made. There were no ripped seams or loose threads present. The microfiber side is soft and without any noticeable imperfections. The satin side is also smooth and without blemishes. Between these layers is an unidentified barrier which is stated to be impermeable to liquids (and in our experience, it is completely impenetrable). In addition to products of sexual intercourse, we tested the padding with milk, water, orange juice, soda and liquid soap. I suggested some oil but thought better of it because it would probably have stained the material. We did use some waterproof and silicone lubes that did not penetrate through the layers nor did it stain (but not much got on the throe).

The throe is composed of 3 very thin layers. It is soft to the touch but if you use it on a hard surface there will be no padding, so I suggest using it on top of (at the very least) carpeting or a mattress.

The throe is made of 100% polyester, although I suspect that the waterproof barrier contains some other materials as (to my knowledge) polyester is not waterproof.

What can I say? This works, and works very well. All the different liquids (both body fluids and other liquids) pooled on top or were absorbed by the top layer of fabric--nothing penetrated the waterproof barrier. Sex was comfortable on the throe. It has 2 sides that you can use against your body--the satin side and the softer microfiber side. We prefer the microfiber side and prefer to use it on top of our bed. Once we remove the throe, the sheets are still clean, comfortable and ready for a good night's sleep.

Caring for this is a real "no-brainer". Some washing soap (liquid is preferable since sometimes the powder stuff does not disolve completely) and follow the directions on your own washer/dryer unit. That's it. Easy sneasy peasy. No worries, no thought required. It really doesn't get better than that. After several months and many, many washings, I have seen not degredation and expect this to last for quite some time.

Besides using this as a barrier for sexual fluids, we have used it as a protectant for our dining room table. We (0f course) covered it with a regular table cloth. The throe acted as a thin pad and protected the table from spills--you know how the wine can get knocked over or the gravy dribbles off the spoons!! And don't talk to me about how sloppy soup can be!! With this protectant, your biggest worry is staining the tablecloth--certainly less troublesome than ruining your dining room table!! This is a multi-use item and you will not regret purchasing int.