The fleshlight: maybe one of the most famous and recognizable of all the male sex toys. Of course, that fame also comes with notoriety, and not the best kind. Fleshlights have a history of being seen as sleazy and gross. But do these sex toys actually deserve this negative recognition? We don't really think so! The fleshlight is a kinky, hot sex toy that deserves to be celebrated like all other sex toys out there. And the best way to get the fleshlight into a more positive light is by writing about it in a positive way. Which is exactly what we are doing right now!

So What Is A Fleshlight Sex Toy?

Even if you don't know what a fleshlight is, you've definitely heard of one. But what is it exactly? Well, it's a sex toy for men that is designed for masturbation. It essentially mimics an opening, often a vagina, that the penis is inserted into. It is called a fleshlight because the shape of it somewhat resembles a flashlight. A fleshlight was a big step in the evolution of male sex toys. It offered up something that more closely mimicked a vaginal (or sometimes anal or even a mouth) opening and canal. It was also closed off, which meant it even more so felt like an actual vagina. Jerking off with your hand or a masturbator is fine but when the penis head is exposed it can be hard for the stimulation to feel super realistic.

The Basics

A fleshlight consists of a few parts: it has an opening, which most commonly resembles vaginal lips, a hard outer body that looks like a flashlight handle (hence the name, remember), and various inserts that go inside the handle. These inserts can have different textures and ribbings and essentially aide in getting the user off. They are what the penis thrusts up against when being insert in and out of the fleshlight. For the most part fleshlights are manual but some can have electronic features, like heat. Some flashlights can be used without lube and others need lube, so make sure you read the instructions carefully!

What Makes It Stands Out From Other Male Sex Toys

The reason that the fleshlight is such a popular go-to male sex toy is because it is hand held and it is one of the closet things to an actual vagina that you can get with a stimulation (other than a sex doll, of course). Other male masturbators don't really come close to the fleshlight. And since we highly doubt anyone reading this is about to invest in a sex doll, a fleshlight is definitely the next best thing! Of course, because a fleshlight is often designed to look exactly like a vagina, that could be why it's gotten its sleazy reputation.

Pros of a Fleshlight Sex Toy

One of the top selling features of the flashlight is how customizable they are. Most fleshlights come in kits that allow you to change the opening and inner lining to whatever texture or finish you want. And being able to change the opening is great because you may want something soft and more pliable or you could want something tighter and more firm. There is no end to the amount of customizing that you can do with a fleshlight and that is definitely one of the reasons we love it so much! Another pro of using a fleshlight is that it is fairly self contained with the mess. You don't have to worry about semen flying anywhere unexpected or unwanted.

Cons of an Fleshlight Sex Toy

Honestly, the only real con to a fleshlight is how people think they are gross and sleazy. Why is it a dildo can be totally normal but a fleshlight is gross? We have no idea, to be honest. But we do know that trying to treat the fleshlight like a popular and totally normal sex toy is going to be one of the only ways that we can get it back into the publicly accepted mainstream. Another small negative of a flehslight is that it always has to be held by at least one hand. Until you get into sex doll territory, there aren't many options for male masturbation that don't involve using your hands.

FLESHLIGHT SEX TOY REVIEWS

We've talked way too much about fleshlights. Now it's time to show some off! The EasySex.com team scoured the internet for the very best fleshlights that money can buy and we found three that we are really excited to share with you: The Satisfyer Men Stroker Penis Stimulator, Fleshlight Girls Jenna Haze Lotus, and Fleshlight Ice Lady Crystal Texture Sleeve. Whether you're brand new to fleshlights or looking to expand your collection, you'll find the right one for you in the list below.

Why You Will Want A Fleshlight Sex Toy

For many reasons, a fleshlight is an investment of a sex toy. We've talked a lot about how it is perceived, which can definitely turn people off to whether or not they want to use it on a regular basis. Another thing to note is that flashlights can be a little bit expensive, especially when compared to other male sex toys. Now, we believe that a fleshlight is a worth investment and totally worth the money. If you need a little more convincing, read these points for exactly why you need a fleshlight.

You can satisfy yourself: Of course there is nothing better than getting off via a real human, but sometimes that option isn't there. And when you can't get off with another human, only the next closest thing will do. In this case, that is the hyper realistic feeling fleshlight. And, of course, what is even better in the instance of using a flashlight is that you have full control over your pleasure. You get to pick where and when and how. If you want to get off 5 times in a day, the fleshlight won't mind. If you don't use it for a week, that's okay too.

It feels so real: We've said it a lot.already but it's worth repeating: a fleshlight feels absolutely real. They use a super fancy rubber that feels like skin and even retains heat like real skin! So this means that when you are using a fleshlight to masturbate it feels as close to real human skin as possible. We'll take that over a cheap plastic any day! We also appreciate how even visually a fleshlight opening is made to look like an actual vagina. A vagina is more than just a gaping hole, after all.

They keep you safe: If you're wanting to protect yourself from STDs, then the only way to do that is to abstain from unsafe sex. And of course even safer thing to do would be to abstain from all sex. This is of course super unrealistic and would only end in you being super duper unhappy and frustrated and horny. Well that's where a fleshlight can come in handy. If for whatever reason you need to avoid having sex with other people, you can always rest assured that your trust fleshlight will be there for you.

Fleshlights last forever and offer variety: A fleshlight male sex toy is made to last. They all come with a lifetime guarantee so if it ever breaks you can get it fixed or replaced. Of course, the key to making sure your fleshlight lasts a whole lifetime is to treat it well and make sure it is cleaned regularly and used properly. WE've also mentioned the various sleeves before, but these inserts help to keep the fleshlight interesting and will keep you coming back for more. There are always new sleeves becoming available so keep an eye out for ones that may interest you.

A fleshlight is portable: A fleshlight is definitely too bulky to fit in your pocket like an egg masturbator, but that doesn't mean that it's not portable! A fleshlight is incredibly light weight and designed to not only be held easily in the user's hands but also to be transported fairly easy. You can put a fleshlight in a backpack, you can put it in a suitcase, you can seven put it in a large tote. And once you try a fleshlight for the first time, you'll be wanting to bring it everywhere too!

And there you have it! See, a fleshlight doesn't have to be a sleazy male sex toy at all! We hope that you're not only feeling more inclined toward using a fleshlight after reading this but that you want to invest in one. Remember to use the links above to purchase your very own fleshlight! And if you are looking for even more sex toys, be sure to check out the full EasySex.com directory of sex toy reviews.