A few specs on the Fleshlight Original
Full Unit Length: 10 inches
Diameter: 4 inches
Sleeve Diameter: .75 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
These measurements are ideal for those men who are on the girther side of things.
Aside from the outer packaging (see packaging section for photos) the Fleshlight is pretty discreet as it is all closed up in a plastic black tube.
Materials
Most all products I review are made of body safe materials. The Fleshlight Original sleeve is made out of Superskin which is phthalates free as well as latex free. While the sleeve is free of harmful materials it is body safe to a point, Superskin is porous an will absorb any bodily fluids or lubricants used. The Fleshlight Original or any of the Fleshlight products that are made with Superskin I would discourage sharing unless you are wearing a condom or are already fluid bonded. Superskin has a slight sweet smell to it or at least to me it did, it isn't something off putting or majorly strong.
Superskin is plush and squishy, the Fleshlight Original has no type if texture in the canal this can help prolong cumming for some men. You will see there is slight texture at the opening where they clitoris and labia are located.
Superskin can rip easily if you aren't careful, there are several ways to take care of the Fleshlight Original's Superskin to ensure a long life of masturbation fun. The Superskin has a "memory" an snaps back like a vagina does, you won't have to worry about your Fleshlight becoming loose. The Superskin is soft and velvety to the touch especially when renewed with the Fleshlight Renewing Powder.
You can learn more about caring for your Fleshlight Original in the Care Section that you will find towards the end of my review.
The case the sleeve comes in is made out of plastic which is nonporous, phthalates free, latex free and hypoallergenic. The case will not come in contact with your penis.
Design & Function
When it comes to the design of the Fleshlight Original it isn't like most masturbation sleeves out on the market. Most sleeves come as just the sleeve without a protective case that also adds in to the sensations while masturbating. The hard plastic case helps protect the sleeve from being ripped or deforming, it also aids in the suction you get while stroking away. When you first got to enter the Fleshlight you will want to make sure that the cap at the base of the case is loosened to allow the air to escape. Once you have entered the sleeve you can then tighten the cap to your liking depending on how much suction you want to get.
I didn't get to play around with the Fleshlight Original before it was passed off to my other half. I did mess around with the air cap and I "fingered" the hole with a single finger, I will warn you that noises are made when the air is escaping out of the tube. The noises sound like someone is farting no lie an they can be pretty loud so I would suggest making sure you have music going if you are worried about someone hearing anything through a closed door.
As you can see in the bottom picture the sleeve is fully removable you can use it without the case if you wanted to be able to add pressure to your penis while you stroked. If you use the sleeve outside of the case use extreme caution to not rip the sleep as the Superskin is very delicate.
I chose the Original Vulva sleeve that has no texture in the canal which is okay as that can prolong an orgasm for those who don't like a quick finish. You can see the labia and the clitoris. With the lips pulled apart the canal looks small but in reality it is like a natural vagina with enough lubrication you will stretch her an slide in with ease. Make sure you are using enough water based lubricant when using your Fleshlight Original.
Packaging
When it comes to the packaging of the Fleshlight Original it is not in any way discreet so if you have little eyes or other wandering eyes you wish to keep off of your Fleshligh Original. You can see that there is a Peek-a-Boo window in the front where you can see the plastic casing. The rest of the box shows photos and information about your Fleshlight, you can dispose of the packaging into your recycling bin as it is all plastic and cardboard. The box the Fleshlight arrives in isn't ideal for storing purposes which is where the plastic case comes into play. I won't lie I ripped the box in a few places getting the Fleshlight in and out of the box so it isn't sturdy at all.
Inside you will find a "How To Guide" on using and caring for your Fleshlight Original, I won't call it an owner's manual cause it is literally a one sided guide.
The guide will tell you what you need to do in order to make your Fleshlight Original masturbation ready. You will of course want to remove the pesky little plastic tube that they shove into the canal of the Fleshlight sleeve. After looking at the Fleshlight website the plastic tube is called a "shipping rod" this keeps your sleeve from shifting around inside your case during shipping. Not all sleeves come with the "shipping rod" you can purchase sleeves individually as most sleeves fit in the universal Fleshlight plastic case.
Care & Storage
You can read a little bit about the care, storage and usage throughout the whole review but we will go a little more in depth here.
The first time you use your Fleshlight Original you will as mentioned above want to remove the "shipping rod" best way to do this is to remove the whole sleeve from the plastic casing. Running warm water through the sleeve can help the rod to come out easier or you can slowly work it out. If you want to have a warm "vagina" you can run your sleeve under warm tap water til you reach the desired temperature before placing the sleeve back into the case. You will want to make sure that you use an ample amount of WATER BASED lubricant, you get a Flesh Lube Sample in your package. Using oil or silicone based lubricants will destroy your Fleshlight Original as those types of lubricant will breakdown your Superskin rendering your Fleshlight unusable which we don't want that now do we?!
When it comes to cleaning your Fleshlight Original or any other Fleshlight sleeves you will simply want to rinse them thoroughly with warm water. Do NOT use soap as this can harm the Superskin. For tough cleaning jobs you can use Fleshwash or another antibacterial toy cleaner. There is NO WAY to sterilize your Fleshlight so do NOT go bleaching it, boiling it or tossing it in the dishwasher. Make sure to shake off the excess water and allow to fully air dry before powdering and storing.
To renew the velvety smooth feeling you can use Fleshlight Renewing Powder. If you don't want to spring an pay $7 plus tax and shipping go to your local grocery store and pick up a box of 100% cornstarch for $1. It is the EXACT same thing according to Fleshlights website that is all their Fleshlight Renewing Powder is made of. Hell most of us already have cornstarch in our kitchen cabinets for cooking.
Do NOT use baby powder or any other type of talc powder to "renew" your Fleshlight.
Our Experience
This will more or less be his experience for the most part as the Fleshlight Original was used by him while on the road for work.
My Experience
My first impression of the Fleshlight Original was creepy! It just looked weird but it was something I thought my man would like. I liked the plushness of the sleeve as did he. The having to powder it in order to get the same smooth velvety feeling could be a pain if you aren't use to powdering your toys as we are not. I like that the Superskin while it had slight scent to it, it wasn't off putting like some of the jelly or UR3 sleeves I have gotten in the past for my exes. When playing around with it I did notice the case is a bit heavy especially for someone who may want to use the case for the suction feature. Of course the "farting" noises aren't sexy at all but then again small spaces big objects pushing air out it will happen. We have even experience the air escaping with "farting" noises during our regular sex sessions.
His Experience
My boyfriend's experience was less than what I had hoped for as I wanted him to love this sleeve for use when he was away from me and couldn't have my coochie right there. From what I was told and from what I read up on the Fleshlight Original is made for those who are on the girther side of things, well my man had issues getting inside and being comfortable while masturbating. I asked him a million times if he used the lube I packaged up with his Fleshlight Original, his answer "Yes, Baby I used tons of lube and was still too tight."
While he liked the plushness of the sleeve he did tell me that once he was able to get inside that the sleeve would slide in to the tube leaving the plastic rim exposed. If you are thrusting with a toy you don't want the worry of the sleeve slipping inside the case or possibly cutting your penis on the plastic. One of his other complaints was the weight of the case as he wanted the suction feature so using the case was a must. I had to die laughing when he told me, "I am not over here trying get a workout or lift weights while I masturbate!!!!"
I did tell him NOT to throw the Fleshlight Original away and to bring it back to me when he was home or in town again so I can use it for testing purposes with toy girths that may or may not work with it. We will probably use it together the next time he is home an see if I can get a good technique going so that he can eventually love his Fleshlight. He has only used a cheapo sleeve from the clearance sex toy shop rack so this is going to be an adventure as it was with me finding my perfect vibrator and dildo.
Here's to keeping the hunt going!
Sadly I have to give the Fleshlight Original a 2 out 5 rating
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