u/martenic

LELO F1SV3 (my full OG review of it here) is a male masturbation toy that has gotten a lot of hype in this Subreddit and various other online toy-oriented resources. 

It is about two years old now and I’ve had quite a lot of fun with it during this time. As such, I’d figured it would be a good idea to share some insights on the F1SV3.

The dust has had time to settle and we can now see whether this “pleasure console” can become a genuine hall-of-famer of a penis toy.

So, here are my takeaways after two years of use:

• My penis has been inside A LOT of male masturbation toys due to me being a sex toy blogger. What the LELO F1SV3 offers is completely unique. This is not a traditional stroker that tries to imitate blowjob/handjob/intercourse. The F1SV3 does something different - here, the stimulation is delivered via wave-like vibrations that travel through the entire length of your penis. 
• Liquid silicone inner sleeve is an unexpected highlight. Feels stretchy yet accommodating due to the micro-ribs inside.
• There’s 10 different vibration patterns available in total if you use the LELO app. With this one, I automatically go for the “rougher” and faster ones. Simply because they fit this toy better. The first three or four intensities would theoretically be great for build-up or foreplay, but they just leave me immediately wanting more.
• I cringe a bit every time I hear things like “AI-powered” or “AI-driven” so I was a bit wary when I first heard that F1SV3 is marketed as one of the first AI male sex toys. I mean, do we really want AI in our penis toys when everything is already oversaturated with AI solutions? Well, I will not get too much into the technical details here, but I’d say LELO has actually done a pretty good job at integrating AI features into F1SV3. It reacts to your movements and automatically adjusts the stimulation to be smooth and non-disruptive. Of course, there’s also the option of turning the AI stuff off and going through the settings manually.
• The F1SV3 is a milker. There’s something about how the deep vibrations reverberate through my entire length that just makes me gush a lot. Put yourself in a self-imposed dry spell (no masturbation, no sex) for two weeks and then use the F1SV3. This will be one of the most immersive and messy (in a good way) orgasms you’ll have. In fact, I’d say that this is where the F1SV3 shines the most - as a special treat that you don’t use on a regular basis.

Now, here are some potential flaws/downsides to consider:

• The see-through design would make the F1SV3 a good one to be used as a couple. However, I find it slightly too big and heavy for us. We tend to prefer smaller stuff that we can quickly grab from the shelf.
• On the faster settings, it will make some noise. Not a lawnmower. Not even close. However, the most discreet of male toys it is not.
• If you want something that offers a replica of penetration, handjob, or a blowjob…this ain’t it. The stimulation and the orgasms from this one feel like something completely new. I’d go as far as to say that air-pulse vibrators for vulvas offer a better reference point to F1SV3 than strokers, Fleshlights, or blowjob machines.

All in all, I am still a fan after two years. It brings something new to the table and, most importantly, offers a splendid masturbation experience with a glorious finish.

We’ll probably be seeing a lot more AI-driven sex toys in the coming years and if the F1SV3 is a sign of things to come then the sex toy industry will be one of these areas that will genuinely benefit from AI.

Hello all!

I am a sex toy blogger and have been at it for a while now. As such, I test various stuff often, but one lane that I haven't really explored is something as simple as condoms.

I only use one brand of so-called luxury condoms called LELO HEX and really love them.

The full LELO HEX review is here if you're interested, but here are some key aspects that have made it such a heavy-hitter for me:

- The look is great. They advertise HEX as second skin and it is the most unnoticeable condom I've worn. Ever. There's a light, beautiful sheen on my penis, but this is it. The D doesn't look rubbery and rigid like it does with most condoms.

- The hexagonal inner structures keep the fit perfect. They don't slip off or even move. Even if you are going very hard at it or enjoy yourself some rather unorthodox sex positions.

- The package experience is actually practical because they use paper. You can just rip open your condom and throw it on. I suspect that a lot of dudes know the feeling of not being able to get the condom out of the package quickly enough. Weirdness ensues and you may even lose an erection with all the fumbling. The HEX is already also slightly pre-rolled so...yeah, the "put on a condom" experience is VERY smooth.

- All the material used are organic

- I can actually come from receiving oral while wearing this. Feels as light as it looks.

Now, I've been loving HEX for a few years now and never even figured to try other elite condoms too.

Which ones are your favorites and which ones should I try? What are your thoughts on LELO HEX? Are there condoms that genuinely stimulate the penis/vulva during the wear in more pronounced ways than the average dots/ribs?