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The '''Fleshlight''' is a ] of ] ] which is primarily marketed to heterosexual men as a ] aid. 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 ], ], and ] orifices, and come in colors of flesh from a variety of ethnicities, as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fleshlight.com/fleshlight-toys/sleeves/|title=Overview Fleshlight internal textures}}</ref>
The '''Fleshlight''' is a ] of ] ].


==Use==
Fleshlight is a ] aid, used by inserting the ] in it. It is primarily marketed to ] men.

==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 ], ], and ] orifices, and come in colors of flesh from a variety of ethnicities, as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fleshlight.com/fleshlight-toys/sleeves/|title=Overview Fleshlight internal textures}}</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=www.sexcite.co.uk|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> 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=www.sexcite.co.uk|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>



Revision as of 21:16, 15 February 2016

Not to be confused with flashlight.
Fleshlight
Company typePrivate
IndustrySex toys
Founded1995
FounderSteve Shubin
HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Area servedUnited States, Canada, Germany, Australia, and United Kingdom
ProductsFleshlight, Fleshlight Girls, Fleshjack, Fleshjack Boys
ParentInteractive Life Forms, LLC
Websitewww.fleshlight.com

The Fleshlight is a brand of artificial vagina sex toy which is primarily marketed to heterosexual men as a masturbatory aid. The Fleshlight was designed by Steve Shubin who was granted a patent in 1998 for his invention, as a "device for discreet sperm collection", and is marketed by Interactive Life Forms. 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 vulva, anus, and mouth orifices, and come in colors of flesh from a variety of ethnicities, as well as see-through, and 48 different internal textures.

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

References

  1. Lynn, Regina (February 15, 2008). "Unexpected Sources Drive Progress of Sex Tech". Wired. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. U.S. patent 5,782,818 and U.S. patent 5,807,360
  3. Bussel, Rachel Kramer (September 21, 2006). "Boys' Toys". The Village Voice. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. "Overview Fleshlight internal textures".
  5. "Fleshlight Girls". www.sexcite.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  6. "Fleshjack Wins Cybersocket Award". AVN (magazine). Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  7. "Fleshjack Boys". Retrieved January 23, 2014.

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