Fleshlight Reviews / Info from May, 2008

Review - 40’s married male

May 27th, 2008
review ? of the Original, speed bump ? and Wonderwave ? inserts along with the black plastic case. Purchased in Spring of 2008. Long-winded - skip if you just want a "DUDE - IT ROCKS LIKE REAL Pussy ?, DON’T NEED NO GIRL NO MORE" style review ?.

First, some background. I write the background as I fully expect one’s experiences with the Fleshlight ? to be dependent upon a number of variables, and my background may help frame how you think about my review ?. I mention things like income and marital status as, for better or worse, I think these might make a difference in how you think about the FL products (for example, the $$$ they want for one of these would have seemed huge to me as a grad student, and now the 3-for-2 deal equates to less than a nice dinner out - not a brag, not meant for comment, just a reality worth considering when you read my perspective, as yours may be different).

Some basic facts:

I do not work for ILF or anything even CLOSE to ILF. That is, the only monetary interest I have in this whole endeavor is the money I forked out for their products. The only "Sex ? toys ?" I’ve played with in the past have been designed for women and used on women. I started having intercourse in the 1980’s (not a ton of partners, but steady nookie all through my teens, twentys and thirties). I’ve been married for 18 years and have two kids. I am very much in love with my wife, and have never cheated on her (and do not anticipate ever doing so). Like many couples in our forties, we sometimes sleep in separate bedrooms (ask around, this is more common than I would have assumed when I was in my 20’s). Our Sex ? life is very nice except that my drive is much higher than hers. That is, when we do have Sex ?, we both claim it is great, but my wife’s desire varies as a function of sleep deprivation, and with two young kids, a job and a house to run, she’s tired a lot. Thus she wants "it" less than I do. With a willing partner, I’d likely have Sex ? 2 times a day (upon waking and before going to bed), so my drive is likely on the high end. I was interested in the Fleshlight ? as it seemed like a way to have something "new" in terms of sensations while allowing me to be faithful to my wife.

What I bought: The 3-for-2 special and one case. The inserts I purchased were the ww ?, SB and original, all in pink lady ? forms.

What I did: I decided that for a month I would ONLY use the Fleshlight ? when I masturbated. I managed to use the ww ? 20 times, the SB 8 times and the original 4 times. After the first month, I decided to just let the mood determine my activities. I’d say I’m using the FL 80% of the time I masturbate.

I’ve used the inserts warm, VERY warm, and room temp (which feels freezing to me). I use a generic K-Y style Lube ?, diluted 1:1 with H20. I wash my inserts out with warm water after each use, and use isopropyl alcohol inside and out after each use.

Here are my thoughts:

Warm is the way to go. If I need a "quick one", I’ll give it a go room-temp, but the sensation just isn’t the same as a warm insert. I warm mine by running VERY hot tap water through the center as the sink fills, and then letting the insert and the Lube ? sit in the sink for 5 minutes or so.

The plastic case S-U-C-K-S. For that amount of money, I’d expect they could make a machined aluminum case that would allow the end-cap to easily screw on and off. Maybe mine is just a misfit, but I was very disappointed in the fit and finish of the case (that said, I really think you need one. Using the insert alone just isn’t as nice).

The ww ? was, by far, my favorite. In fact, in retrospect, I should have just purchased this insert to begin with (based on reviews, etc). I tried to give the original and speed-bump a fair "shot", but ultimately I just REALLY like the Wonderwave ?. Obviously there is no real use for a "used" insert that you don’t want anymore… Think about this when purchasing.

There are two mind-sets I can get into with the Fleshlight ?, and I think it is important for a potential user to think about which way they most often masturbate. One approach has the orgasm as the goal. When in this mode, the prelude is just "work" to get where you are headed - an orgasm. The other approach is to enjoy the entire experience. For me, this is similar to the mindset I need to be in to have good Sex ? with my wife. Yes, the orgasm is nice, but the prelude can be, in its own way, even nicer. If you only have experienced the first approach, you are likely to find the Fleshlight ? less interesting that it could be. That is, there is some work to set it up and clean it, etc., and if all you are after is three minutes and "out", the Fleshlight ? may not seem worth your time (though I will admit it can be used this way to great effect). What the FL shines at, however, is longer "sessions". Ultimately, when masturbating ? with your hand your brain is getting feedback from both your penis and your hand, which has some pluses and minuses. With the Fleshlight ?, even if you are guiding it with your hand, the motor-sensation loop is not complete (that is, it is easier to imagine your penis being stimulated by another when there is not the feedback from your hand). For me, I find that the imagination part is key to a great FL session. That is, what feels best ? is to have time to heat the insert, get in the mood with some visual stimulation, and imagine having an actual sexual experience.

So, where does that leave this purchaser? I think my Fleshlight ? purchase was money well spent. IT FEELS GOOD. Really good. Different than "regular" masturbating ? (after 18 years of monogamy, different is good :-) ). Anyone that claims it feels like "real Sex ?" has got their mind too narrowly focused when having real Sex ?. That is, whether a FL feels "just like" a Vagina ? or not is irrelevant to good Sex ? (and while the ww ? is close, nothing beats the real thing). Someone’s tits on your chest, hands on your ass, Cabernet breath on your neck, asking you to slap your balls against her ass as her vaginal muscles clamp down on your member… Well, the point is, the "real" act is NOT just about temperature and texture! However, the FL is different from whacking off, it feels great, and given all the things you can do that feel good but are bad for you, how can you go wrong with the FL? I wish I had just purchased the ww ?, and that the case was better made, but ultimately the insert decision is easier to make in hindsight, and the case I have just may be a dud. What I know for sure is that I am happy I bought a Fleshlight ?.

Your mileage, so to speak, may vary. Some of the reviews I’ve seen over-hype the product from my perspective. Don’t assume it is nirvana, but know that there are real people that use it and are satisfied with the "bang for the buck" (pun intended).

Thanks to all of you who wrote real reviews in the past. Very helpful.

Peace Brothers.

Astroglide and xanthan gum

May 27th, 2008
Is Astroglide known as a sexual Lube ? or is mainly for other things?

And to double check on things, xanthan gum is something used in food and not well known as a personal Lube ?? For example, could I walk into a store and buy xanthan gum without it seeming like I’m going to use it for sexual pleasure? ;)

Thanks

And it looks neat, too!

May 26th, 2008
The evolutionary jump from manual masturbation ? to the Fleshlight ? is no smaller a leap than the one from vinyl LPs to the iPod, or rotary telephones to the Blackberry. Manual masturbation ? is now reserved to those not owning one of these…. Wow!

PLEASE tell me it gets better than this. (first timer review)

May 25th, 2008
I recently got mine (this last thursday night), and i’ve been using oil based Lubricant ?, only because i’ve literally had no time to pick any astroglide up since then (working constantly). I’ve had a chance to use my Wonderwave ?, and wasn’t very wow’ed by the end result. I did cum, and it did feel semi-good, but honestly, no different than what my hand would’ve felt. I even messed around with the suction cap, and still, nothing amazing. Certainly no jaw dropping orgasms I’ve been reading about on here. I plan on picking some Astroglide up tomorrow after work, but I really hope the purchase is worth it.

I mean honestly, does the Lube ? really make that big of a difference? The Lube ? I used prior was kinda lame, and dried up REALLY quickly, so I had to constantly put more inside…and overall, it was just a messy, decent, experience. I’ll post another review ? after I use the ‘better’ Lube ?.

My Experience

May 25th, 2008
I ordered my first FL May 5 and received it May 12. I ordered the Original Pink lady ? with Free Lube ?.

My first few experiences with it I felt as if it was far too loose and did not provide enough suction. A few days later I felt the complete opposite. I originally ordered the FL just to try it out and work order ? more if I liked it.

On May 16 I decided I would order ? the 342 deal along with a case and a bottle of Lube ?. I ordered a Ultra Tight ? Pink butt ?, speed bump ? Mocha lady ? and a wonder wave ? Mocha lady ? with the 342 deal and a Black Case and a bottle of 9.5oz ID Glide Lube ?. I then received this package May 22.

After giving all 3 of the new ones a go I am fairly disappointed in two and happy with the other. I thought that the Ultra Tight ? butt ? would be good but after two tries I find that it does nothing for me and is not satisfying. I kind of feel the same way with the speed bump ? lady ? and that although I do feel the bumps it just does nothing for me. It is much better than the Ultra Tight ? but I would not say it is better than the Original. For the 342 deal the only one which I ended up liking is the wonder wave ?.

So out of the 4 I have as of now I can only say I like the Original and wonder wave ?. Both the Ultra Tight ? and speed bump ? will likely sit unused for a long time now. Since I like the wonder wave ? would the Super Ribbed ? and Turbo Tube be good option down the road? I do not feel like wasting money on something I will not enjoy. Also since I liked the wonder wave ? so much I have thought more about getting a FL Girl but still do not know if I want to put down that much money on something I basically have already.

For cleaning I have had no issues with drying and powdering. The speed bump ? dries quickly like the other inserts unlike what I have heard here and powdering does not make paste if not washed before use like I have heard here. Either it is the way I do it or I just luck out.

Also for the Lube ? I ordered. When I got my original package with the free Lube ? it came with ID Pleasure and I ordered ID Glide. I find that the ID Pleasure does a much better job and is slightly thicker than the ID Glide. I should have checked what I had before I ordered the 9.5oz bottle.

On a downside of the FL; well it is not so much the FL’s fault; I have noticed that after using the FL for over a week and a half I find it impossible to use my hand again. It gives the same sensations as if I was using the Ultra Tight ? insert and I just cannot do it. It becomes a turn off very quickly. Does this happen with anyone else?

Overall the FL is a great product but I guess everyones experience with it is going to be different.

couple first times meh!!!

May 24th, 2008
Okay so I first read about the FL a couple of years ago and it just didn’t appeal to me at the time. A couple of months ago I found my way to the site while browsing through porn ?.

I only bought it because my girlfriend has been a bit tired (work and studies)for the last year. So Finally I oredered the mocha lady ? Wonderwave ?.

I used it three times only and I’m not sure I will use it again. First it is nothig like making love to my girlfriend and I believe it’s nothing like a Vagina ? either.

I’m thirty y.o and I can control myself very good always letting my gf orgasm before me when we have Sex ? but when I tried the FL I came in 4-5 strokes. Probably was too excited thought I after. but then same thing happened the second and third times. It just feels like too much all of a sudden and boom.

Am I the only one with that problem? any tricks or tips to share? not enough Lube ? maybe? anyway I never had that problem with my hand or a girl since I was a teen and that sucks!

So here was my experiences with the FL and I’m not ashamed to tell it even though some people might think I have a problem or am pathetic.

Puma Swede Fleshlight

May 23rd, 2008
Well, I was pretty excited when I got my new Puma Swede FL. Needless to say, it’s much better than the older lady ? Wonderwave ? that I have. I think I’ll be retiring that one in favor in this one. Like I’ve heard in the past, the Swede FL does indeed have a tighter entry which I like a lot. And it seems that the waves are more subtle than before. In my opinion, a nice touch. Overall, ILF has done a fantastic job and has provided a quality product as I expected from them. I would suspect my next purchase to be the Raven Riley FL, which everyone just keeps praising. Until next time, cheers.

Pink Lady STU (first fuck)

May 22nd, 2008
I finally got my Pink lady ? STU ? about two days ago. The shipping was a bit slow. It took 18 days to get here. I was so excited once i got the box in my hands. My first use of the STU ? i didn’t bother to heat it up. Heck i haven’t done that yet and plan to on my next mind blowing experience. My first time use wasn’t anything spectacular. I really didn’t have an intense orgasm while cumming. I nearly just thought screw this i will just jack off and it will feel better. I waited about five hours till i had my second session. It felt better but still nothing that great. I was using too much Lube ? the first time around i know that now. I have used this thing about four times so far and the last time i came it was like pure heaven. Very satisfied with my purchase.

There are the pro’s. I did however notice that there is a small tear in the right lip of the vaginal wall. I guess i did that on accident while slipping it out of its case. The material seems to be a little fragile.

69$ dollars for shipping!!! this is unacceptable

May 22nd, 2008
as my Lube ? that came with my only 10 days Fleshlight ? runs out i decided to buy a new one. i found the 3 for 1 year pack

shipping to Greece is 65$ with Fedex . this is money i can’t afford. can’t you ship with usps?

Original & STU Manual

May 21st, 2008
I had purchased the original FL a few months ago and am getting used to it. Recently I decided to order ? the STU ? and also take advantage of the 3 for 2 sleeves offer. The STU ? Manual is really very good. Online download of the manual is possible soon after ordering the STU ?. After reading that manual and applying a few of the methods mentioned in it, I had a far excellent time with my FL original.

I just got my new order ? now. I tried the STU ?. The orifice is certainly smaller and I need to get used to it. Also, having used the origial a real lot with the STU ? manual recently, I feel quite satisfied for now. So, my initial trial with the STU ? was just so-so. Just like anything new, this takes quite a while to get used to. So, in the future if I find anything different about STU ? and my other sleeves, I will share here.

best ? Wishes to all.