Fleshlights

What Is a Fleshlight?

Fleshlights are male sex toys made to simulate realistic penetration. While they typically come in a cylindrical shape, the entrance and insides can be highly customizable.

Replicating different entrances, sizes, and texturized canals, all fleshlights are designed to feel great while giving you complete control. Don’t forget that the pressure and suction of the toy can also be adjusted on certain models. Fleshlights can replicate either vaginal or anal canals and throats for blow job emulators.

This is accomplished by the various texturization of the inner canal. When searching online, products will have previews of the inside texture to find a model that will give you the most pleasure. Each new section is labeled as an “insertion point” so that the deeper you go, the more varied your experience is.

Fleshlights also have plenty of accessories for consistently new experiences. The most popular choice is to use different mounts so you can have fun hands-free. From wall mounts and shower mounts to stands and automated strokers, you have a multitude of ways to switch up your Fleshlight sessions.

Many sites give you the option to create the perfect Fleshlight for your preferences, but be sure to read up on the reviews of each accessory.

How to Use a Fleshlight

Before you uncap and slide into your Fleshlight, be sure you’ve taken a few preparation steps first. This ensures you’re ready for a great time and getting the most out of your Fleshlight. Once you’ve gone through the set-up procedures that take less than 5 minutes, you can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or two for pleasure.

1. Warm-Up.

Fleshlights are applauded as one of the most realistic feeling sex toys for men on the market. The main thing they lack is realistic warmth. The best way to get the right warmth is to use a Fleshlight Sleeve warmer, which is a rod you can insert into the toy for about 10 minutes to heat the tunnel.

However, submerging the sleeve into warm water (not boiling temperatures) can have a similar pleasurable outcome. If you use this method, though, be sure to properly dry the product after cleaning so that no moisture is left over.

2. Lube Up.

Properly lubing your Fleshlight is essential – not only for a more pleasurable experience but for safety as well. Without properly lubricating your Fleshlight, the material may tear, the sleeve may be too tight, and it could even be painful.

Use water-based lubricant instead of silicon-based to avoid degrading the sleeve’s material. A well-lubricated Fleshlight is the key to the most realistic experience.

3. Rub Up.

Once you’re properly prepared, you can start enjoying your time! Customize the pressure with the adjustable base, grab a mount or take hold of the shaft, and take your time exploring different positions, speeds, and angles. One technique is to take the outer casing off – while this may remove the adjustable pressure feature, this method is for two-handed action to adjust the feeling yourself.

A Fleshlight isn’t only for solo play, either! Having a helping hand can be great foreplay or for expanding your kinks. Use a Fleshlight for stamina training, teasing, and more to give you and your partner a new sexual experience.

How to Clean a Fleshlight

Because the inside gets covered in lube and fluids, this can lead to the risk of mold and unhealthy bacteria. Make sure you’re cleaning your Fleshlight properly regularly! It’s recommended to throw out moldy Fleshlights to prevent any chance of disease, so follow these cleaning steps to stay ahead of mold growth:

1. Disassemble Your Fleshlight.

First, remove each part of the Fleshlight, separating the sleeve and casing from each other. If you can, flip the inner sleeve inside out to properly clear out of the inside of all fluids.

If you have a more expensive product, like one of the automatic strokers, there will be instructions included on how to properly clean the unit without damaging any of the electrical components. Using warm water, give all pieces an initial rinse.

2. Wash With the Correct Products.

Each part of the product will take a different level of cleaning. You can use warm water and soap on the outer casing to not waste your sex toy cleaner. The inner sleeve will need a specialized sex toy cleaner to remove the lube and keep the material from degrading.

For sleeves that can’t be turned inside out, use your finger, a pipe cleaner, or spare toothbrush to get into the tunnel with toy cleaner and warm water. Do not use regular hand or dish soap on the sleeve of the Fleshlight. Even with renewal powder, this will degrade the material quicker over time.

3. Leave to Dry.

Do not put the toy back together until it’s completely dry. For the case, you can wipe it down with a normal towel, but a microfiber cloth is a better choice for the inner sleeve. If you leave them out to air dry, make sure they’re in a warm, dry spot and be sure there is no moisture in any of the pieces before putting it back together. Do not put the Fleshlight away until you’re sure it’s entirely clean.

If the material doesn’t feel as slick or smooth as before, restore the texture with a renewal powder. After the Fleshlight is dry, coat the entire sleeve with a thin layer of this product to restore the pleasurable feeling. If you’re in a pinch, though, a quick alternative is cornstarch.

Renewal Powder vs Cornstarch

Cornstarch is a safe alternative to use if you don’t have renewable powder. It’s recommended to use on the outside of the sleeve to renew it and prevent the material from drying out.

However, renewing powder is designed specifically for sex toys, properly restoring the Fleshlight to its soft, skin-like feeling. Typically sold in an easy-to-use sprinkle bottle, this is a non-toxic product that prolongs the use and life of your favorite toys.

What Are the Most Popular Fleshlights?

Some of the most popular Fleshlights are crafted after famous porn stars, made from a mold of their vaginas or asses. Here are a few prevalent porn stars that have Fleshlight products for sale:

• Riley Reid Vaginal Fleshlight: $90
• Riley Reid Anal Fleshlight: $90
• Mia Malkova Vaginal Fleshlight: $80
• Lana Rhoades Vaginal Fleshlight: $80
• Dillion Harper Vaginal Fleshlight: $75
• Eva Lovia Vaginal Fleshlight: $80
• Alexis Texas Vaginal Fleshlight: $90
• Tori Black Anal Fleshlight: $75

You can also find Fleshlights with built-in vibrators and stroking mechanisms, have inner designs to replicate blowjobs, or small caseless models for easier cleaning and grip variation.

When deciding which Fleshlight to buy, decide what kind of features you’d like the model to have. Having a see-through casing, multiple chambers, or an electric component can affect the price and availability, but many sites allow you to build your own Fleshlight to create and compare your favorite models.

There is a key difference in most blow job-emulating sleeves that set them apart from their vaginal and anal counterparts. Three points of insertion replicate the lips, tongue, and throat of a person to mimic oral sex all the way down to deep throating.

Typically made out of a softer plastic, most are still compatible with mounts and other hands-free accessories.

How Much Does a Fleshlight Cost?

Because Fleshlights come in various shapes, sizes, and textures, they also come in a number of different prices. It all depends on what kind of accessories or additions you’d like your product to come with, but here are a few baselines:

The Quickshot: $35

The Quickshot and similar models are small, discreet products that are typically double-sided and can range from 3″ to 7. Labeled as travel-sized models, these kinds of Fleshlights often don’t come with a casing; instead, it gives you the ability to control the pressure and suction with your own hands.

The Pink Lady: $70

These are your average models that have separate sleeves and casing for easier cleaning. They range from 9″ to 12″ casings with 8″ to 10″ sleeves. Porn star specific designs will also fall into this price range, priced between $80 and $100.

The Launch: $200

At the far end of the price range are the electronic fleshlights that automatically move and have extended battery lives. The strokes per minute can range anywhere from 180 to 250. They’re often compatible with VR headsets as well.

Mounts: $35

Mounts give you the ability to have a hands-free experience with your Fleshlight. Shower mounts are the most commonly purchased product for the ability to use in and out of water. Check your product to be sure the mount is compatible with your Fleshlight.

Where to Buy Fleshlights From

Finding the right fleshlight for you is a simple click or drive down the street. Your local sex shop will not only have a variety but often have knowledgeable employees that can give you recommendations and tips for what you’re looking for.

Take some time to find the right product online by reading critiques, getting feedback about the best look and feel for your size, and even take a bit of time to consider inner designs and textures.

When looking to purchase a model online, find an online store with reliable reviews and feedback for their products. Many reputable sites promise discreet packaging for deliveries and a positive return system, so you have a pleasure-guaranteed experience.

While you can find sex toys just as easily on common online marketplaces like Amazon, it’s a good idea to go to a commonly used sex toy site to find accurate information. It’s important to be able to find the correct information about the product from the manufacturer themselves.

Fleshlight Safety Precautions

Take care of your genitals and your toys with proper usage and maintenance. This not only extends the life of your Fleshlight but ensures there’s nothing harmful going near your junk. Always use products that have detailed product information from easily researched manufacturers.

If a cheap sex toy’s details are difficult to find, consider a higher-priced product to be sure it’s a non-toxic product. If your Fleshlight ever has a foul odor, get rid of it immediately – there may have been a time when it wasn’t cleaned properly, and it could be growing harmful mold or bacteria.

1. Shared Toys.

If you’re sharing a toy with a partner, you should be using condoms for any penetration toys. There is always the potential risk for disease or unwanted bacteria shared between the two of you because of unsafe sexual practice.

Be sure that whomever you’re sharing your toys with respects your needs and rules. For a Fleshlight especially, there’s the risk of improper use and cleaning. Be sure to open communication up, so you both feel comfortable bringing up what you want from them in terms of properly using your Fleshlight.

2. Proper Usage.

While it’s fun and exciting to try new things with your sex toys, be sure you’re paying attention to any warning signs your body or Fleshlight is showing. Monitor the pressure settings and, if using an electronic Fleshlight, the stroke speed. Always have extra lube ready if practicing endurance or edging. This will keep the material from deteriorating and your penis from becoming irritated.

When having a partner use the Fleshlight on you, be sure to adjust the settings yourself until you’re confident the other person understands your pleasure limits. They should have a general understanding of the toy itself if they’ve never used one, and you both should communicate during the process, so they know how to use it without hurting you.

After you’re both comfortable with each other, using this toy is a great way to expand your bedroom experience.

Mikel Rodriguez

Mikel is a video producer and tech-savvy blogger who works part-time for BestSexToys. He's also the brain behind all our video content. His interest in various sex toys makes him the perfect fit for his position. He's currently part of the team that evaluates and reviews newly-launched sex toys' performances prior to featuring them on our list.

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Last Update: Dec. 15, 2024