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Fleshlight is arguably one of the most popular male sex toy brands out there. They have been around for a while now and continue to sell very well.
Why? Because they have taken a simple concept (an artificial vagina, mouth, or an anus) and perfected it. As a sex toy blogger, I have tried countless VR male masturbation toys, penis milking machines, advanced stamina trainers, realistic sex dolls, and loads of other stuff…but I still find myself going back to Fleshlights fairly often.
Now, let’s get one thing straight – Fleshlights are not the same thing as male masturbation toys. The brand Fleshlight has become so popular that it’s almost synonymous with all male toys, but they are not the same thing.
Just an example – a high-end male stroker like the LELO F2S is NOT a Fleshlight even though you sometimes see online discussion on that toy where it’s called a Fleshlight.
Even if we remove the many wonderful male toys out of the equation though, you’ll still have a hard time choosing. I mean, there’s LOADS of different Fleshlight sleeves out there. I haven’t counted, but the number has probably grown to hundreds by now.
How does a poor man choose, then?
Finding a Fleshlight that will genuinely make you veeery happy is not that difficult if you know which aspects to consider before punching in an order.
And this is precisely where we come in.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what to consider before buying. And, we’ll also guide you towards particular Fleshlight toys that should fit your needs the best.
So, let’s get rolling.
Before choosing which Fleshlight to order, make sure to take these 6 key aspects into consideration:
• Fantasy (a.k.a. Fleshlight Girls): Porn Star in a Can
1. Budget
We live in a pretty crazy world right now. And, blowing hundreds of dollars on a damn penis stimulator may not necessarily seem like the best idea.
This is why the first step in your Fleshlight buying journey should be to establish your budget. If you are planning on splurging then everything is free game and you can completely ignore the monetary aspect. Feel free to proceed to the next parts of our buying guide.
However, if you are budgeting and still want to experience the thrill of penetrating those awesome textures then you should take a look at the Fleshlight Quickshot Series.
Quickshots are compact, open-ended sleeves that are basically the “fun-size” candy bar of the Fleshlight world.
They will usually cost about $50 or even less and give you a pretty great entry-point to this world. Are they as impressive as full-sized stuff? Honestly, no. However, the value-for-money is still there and some of these textures are still a pretty great experience. Particularly if you are new to this world.
Bottom line – it’s still way better than your hand.
2. Sensitivity Tastes
Fleshlight textures range from soft and smooth to something that can make an inexperienced soul bust in less than a minute. The devil is in the details – all Fleshlight toys come with different textures and tightness levels so my suggestion would be to pick according to your tastes.
Something tells me that a lot of folks will want straightforward intensity so feel free to skip everything else and check out our picks for the tightest Fleeshlights if you want something super squeezy and tight.
3. Realism
Fleshlight was originally known for how well they replicate the PIV experience. And, a lot of good Fleshlight models still shine in that department. If you want something like this, look up Fleshlights praised for realism in online Fleshlight communities like FleshAssist and various Subreddits full of Fleshlight reviews.
To give you a good reference of a highly stimulating yet realistic Fleshlight then the Sky Bri Celestial is a good example of a sleeve that gets high marks in the realism territory.
4. Fantasy (a.k.a. Fleshlight Girls): Porn Star in a Can
Fleshlight Girls is one of the best parts of the Fleshlight experience. Simply because this stuff is a collector’s dream and there are new sleeves being released consistently.
The concept here is simple – a Fleshlight molded to look and feel like the vagina or anus of a famous adult performer. I’m pretty sure that the sleeves do NOT feel like the vaginas and anuses of their respective stars, but the fantasy is still great and most of my favorite Fleshlight sleeves are from this series.
Bottom line is this – if your favorite pornstar has a Fleshlight sleeve available then I’d suggest looking up the reviews and getting it. The fantasy will be great.
If in need of inspiration, feel free to check out our picks for best Fleshlight Girls here.
5. Anal Fantasy
Look, anal is not all that easy to come by in real life. You’ll generally need a long-term relationship that works and a partner that is even willing to venture into that territory.
Still, anal is something that a lot of folks fantasize about.
The answer – anal Fleshlights. As you guessed, these are Fleshlight sleeves molded to replicate the sensation of penetrating the anal experience. They are snug, beautiful, and at times, pretty damn realistic too. Again, you have a selection of various sleeves molded to look and feel like the anal orifices of adult performers. Just take your pick.
If you love anal or are simply curious about what it feels like to sneak into that ass…consider anal Fleshlights.
For our favorites, check out our reviews of the best anal Fleshlights here.
6. Bedroom Stamina Training
An underrated aspect about using Fleshlights is that they can help you last longer in bed. As I have said, Fleshlights are pretty damn realistic and intense. Use them regularly with a purpose – a purpose of getting a grip on when and how you shoot your load.
- Edging Practice: Stop-and-start play with a Fleshlight can help you learn how to pull out and stop the stimulation at key times without losing your head.
- Stamina Drills: Using highly textured sleeves can condition your body to handle more stimulation without tapping out early.
- Confidence Boost: The more control you have, the less you’ll panic in bed. And nothing makes you shoot your load faster than being worried about shooting your load too early.
Even though the sheer number of different Fleshlight models can overwhelm a person easily, choosing is not all that difficult.
Once you consider the 6 key aspects we outlined, the circle of possibilities becomes much smaller.
Just listen to your heart and penis and try to think which kind of stimulation makes your juices flow the most. Oh, and make sure to savor that moment when you finally receive your first sleeve.
That excitement, that first touch, and that first entry…whew, moments like this will make one quickly forget about all the stupid stigma often still associated with male masturbators.
