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{{short description|Brand of sex toys}}
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{{Infobox company {{Infobox brand
| logo = Fleshlight-300.jpg | name = Fleshlight
| logo_size = 275px | logo = ]
| logo_caption = Logo of Fleshlight
| caption = Fleshlights in different sleeves
| type = Private | image = ]
| industry = ] | caption = Fleshlights in different sleeves
| foundation = 1995 | producttype = ]
| founder = Steve Shubin | currentowner = Steve Shubin
| producedby = Interactive Life Forms, LLC
| location_city = ], United States
| area_served = United States, Canada, Germany, Australia, and United Kingdom | country = ]
| introduced = {{start date and age|1998}}
| products = Fleshlight, Fleshlight Girls, Fleshjack, Fleshjack Boys
| parent = Interactive Life Forms, LLC | related = Fleshlight Girls, Fleshjack, Fleshjack Boys
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.fleshlight.com}} | markets = Worldwide
| trademarkregistrations = {{US patent|5782818}} and {{US patent|5807360}}
| tagline =
| website =
| footnotes =
}} }}
The '''Fleshlight''' is a ] of ], oral, or anal ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fleshlight.com|title=Fleshlight.com|publisher=Fleshlight|access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref> It is a ] aid, which is used by inserting the ] into its opening.


== Product history ==
The '''Fleshlight''' is a ] of ] or artificial anal opening ]. The manufacturers describe it as a 'male masturbator'.
]
The Fleshlight was designed by Steve Shubin, who was granted a ] in July 1998 for his invention,<ref name="wired">{{cite magazine|author=Regina Lynn|url=https://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/commentary/sexdrive/2008/02/sexdrive_0215|title=Unexpected Sources Drive Progress of Sex Tech|magazine=]|date=February 15, 2008|access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref> as a "device for discreet ]"<ref name="patent">{{US patent|5782818}} and {{US patent|5807360}}</ref> and it is marketed by ].<ref name="vv">{{cite news|author=Rachel Kramer Bussel|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/people/0639,bussel,74537,24.html|title=Boys' Toys|newspaper=]|date=September 21, 2006|access-date=March 18, 2017|archive-date=June 15, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080615134810/http://www1.villagevoice.com/people/0639,bussel,74537,24.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is named for the ]-like material used in its inner sleeve, as well as the plastic case that houses the sleeve, which is fashioned to look like an oversized ]. The inner sleeve is available with a ], ] or ] orifice, in colors representing a variety of skin tones as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fleshlight.com/fleshlight-toys/sleeves/|title=Product Builder|publisher=Fleshlight|access-date=March 18, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419131120/http://www.fleshlight.com/fleshlight-toys/sleeves/|archive-date=April 19, 2012}}</ref>


Alongside their classic collection, Fleshlight also introduced the 'Freak' and 'Alien' collections, which modelled Fleshlight's on ] or ] style designs that shied away from the conventional pornographic models traditionally used.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tracy|first=Liz|date=2011-10-04|title=Fleshlight Freaks' Zombie Dicks and Vampire Vaginas: Sex Toys for Halloween (PHOTOS)|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/fleshlight-freaks-zombie-dicks-and-vampire-vaginas-sex-toys-for-halloween-photos-6498688|access-date=2020-10-13|website=Miami New Times}}</ref>
==Use==
The Fleshlight is a ] aid, used by inserting the ] in its opening.<ref>, Fleshlight website</ref> It is primarily marketed to ] men.


In 2019 the Quickshot Launch was released. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindner |first=Emmett |date=2019-03-29 |title=Fleshlight Just Unveiled the Most Elaborate Male Sex Toy We've Ever Seen |url=https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a26988476/fleshlight-quickshot-launch/ |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=Men's Health |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Product history==
The Fleshlight was designed by Steve Shubin<ref name="wired">{{cite web| first=Regina| last= Lynn| url=http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/commentary/sexdrive/2008/02/sexdrive_0215| title= Unexpected Sources Drive Progress of Sex Tech| publisher='']''| date=February 15, 2008}}</ref> who was granted a ] in 1998 for his invention, as a "device for discreet ]",<ref name="patent">{{US patent|5782818}} and {{US patent|5807360}}</ref> and is marketed by Interactive Life Forms.<ref name="vv">{{cite web| first=Rachel Kramer| last= Bussel| url=http://www.villagevoice.com/people/0639,bussel,74537,24.html| title= Boys' Toys| publisher='']''| date=September 21, 2006}}</ref> It is named for the ]-like material used in its inner sleeve, as well as the plastic case that houses the sleeve, which is fashioned to look like an oversized ]. The inner sleeve is available with ], ], or ] orifices, and comes in colors of flesh from a variety of ethnicities, as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.<ref>, Fleshlight website</ref>


== Similar products ==
In 2011, the company that manufactures Fleshlight sent a complimentary package of its products to the members of the ] team that killed ].<ref> by Adam Weinstein, '']'', 10 May 2011</ref>
The Fleshlight Girls brand consists of masturbation sleeves molded from the bodies of ]. A device called the Fleshjack is a spinoff marketed to ].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Fleshjack Wins Cybersocket Award|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/novelty/Fleshjack-Wins-Cybersocket-Award-23809.html|magazine=]|access-date=March 18, 2017|archive-date=March 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316032732/http://business.avn.com/articles/novelty/Fleshjack-Wins-Cybersocket-Award-23809.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Fleshjack Boys brand consists of masturbation sleeves and ]s molded from the bodies of ].


In 2017, Fleshlight collaborated with Dutch sex-tech manufacturer KIIROO to develop Fleshlight Launch, an interactive device that was able to move a Fleshlight sleeve, whilst also syncing with adult entertainment or corresponding female toys.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Balsam|first=Joel|title=Behold, The Rolls Royce Of Male Sex Toys Has Just Been Released|url=https://www.askmen.com/news/entertainment/kiiroo-launches-interactive-fleshlight.html|access-date=2020-10-29|website=AskMen|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How the Fleshlight Predicted the Future|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/vb5vx8/history-of-the-fleshlight-future-of-sex|access-date=2020-10-29|website=www.vice.com|date=4 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
==Similar products==
The '''Fleshlight Girls''' brand consists of masturbation sleeves molded from the bodies of female pornstars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fleshlight Girls|url=http://sexcite.co.uk/branded-toys/fleshlight-masturbator.html|publisher=Sexcite|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> A device called the '''Fleshjack''' is a spinoff marketed to homosexual men.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fleshjack Wins Cybersocket Award|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/novelty/Fleshjack-Wins-Cybersocket-Award-23809.html|publisher=]|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> The '''Fleshjack Boys''' brand consists of masturbation sleeves and ] molded from the bodies of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fleshjack.com/fleshjack-boys/|title=Fleshjack Boys|accessdate=January 23, 2014}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links== == References ==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 14 November 2024

Brand of sex toys

Not to be confused with flashlight or bioluminescence.

Logo of Fleshlight
Fleshlights in different sleeves
Product typeSex toys
OwnerSteve Shubin
Produced byInteractive Life Forms, LLC
CountryUnited States
Introduced1998; 27 years ago (1998)
Related brandsFleshlight Girls, Fleshjack, Fleshjack Boys
MarketsWorldwide
Registered as a trademark inU.S. patent 5,782,818 and U.S. patent 5,807,360
Websitefleshlight.com

The Fleshlight is a brand of artificial vagina, oral, or anal sex toy. It is a masturbatory aid, which is used by inserting the penis into its opening.

Product history

Side profile with cap open

The Fleshlight was designed by Steve Shubin, who was granted a patent in July 1998 for his invention, as a "device for discreet sperm collection" and it is marketed by Interactive Life Forms, LLC. It is named for the flesh-like material used in its inner sleeve, as well as the plastic case that houses the sleeve, which is fashioned to look like an oversized flashlight. The inner sleeve is available with a vulva, anus or mouth orifice, in colors representing a variety of skin tones as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.

Alongside their classic collection, Fleshlight also introduced the 'Freak' and 'Alien' collections, which modelled Fleshlight's on fantasy or sci-fi style designs that shied away from the conventional pornographic models traditionally used.

In 2019 the Quickshot Launch was released.

Similar products

The Fleshlight Girls brand consists of masturbation sleeves molded from the bodies of pornographic actresses. A device called the Fleshjack is a spinoff marketed to gay men. The Fleshjack Boys brand consists of masturbation sleeves and dildos molded from the bodies of gay pornographic actors.

In 2017, Fleshlight collaborated with Dutch sex-tech manufacturer KIIROO to develop Fleshlight Launch, an interactive device that was able to move a Fleshlight sleeve, whilst also syncing with adult entertainment or corresponding female toys.

References

  1. "Fleshlight.com". Fleshlight. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  2. Regina Lynn (February 15, 2008). "Unexpected Sources Drive Progress of Sex Tech". Wired. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  3. U.S. patent 5,782,818 and U.S. patent 5,807,360
  4. Rachel Kramer Bussel (September 21, 2006). "Boys' Toys". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  5. "Product Builder". Fleshlight. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  6. Tracy, Liz (2011-10-04). "Fleshlight Freaks' Zombie Dicks and Vampire Vaginas: Sex Toys for Halloween (PHOTOS)". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  7. Lindner, Emmett (2019-03-29). "Fleshlight Just Unveiled the Most Elaborate Male Sex Toy We've Ever Seen". Men's Health. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  8. "Fleshjack Wins Cybersocket Award". AVN. Archived from the original on March 16, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  9. Balsam, Joel. "Behold, The Rolls Royce Of Male Sex Toys Has Just Been Released". AskMen. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  10. "How the Fleshlight Predicted the Future". www.vice.com. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 2020-10-29.

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