TENGA Silver Flip Hole Male Masturbator

A Sterling Effort

Reviewed: 15 May 2012 by Satoshi

As a very satisfied owner of the original Flip Hole, I almost had an orgasm when I discovered TENGA had updated and improved the design.

The Silver Flip Hole looks very much like the other versions, in fact the casing appears to be 100% identical to the original in everything but colour. This is no bad thing since the original design works absolutely flawlessly.

As with other versions of the toy, the design is very discreet. You could leave one of these out in full view and I doubt anyone would know what it was. The only problem with this theory is that inquisitive folk might reach for their reading glasses to inspect your futuristic new table decoration so perhaps it would be better to hide it before Auntie Ethel comes round for tea.

Like the rest of the Flip Hole stable, the Silver features a three button "control panel" on both sides. Pressure on these pads changes the sensations you receive from the silicone sleeve during penetration. The panel is well designed and is very easy to control with just one hand.

The internal canal is home to the biggest changes. The original Flip Hole is very industrial and features things like "orbs, gates and vacuums" whereas the silicone sleeve on this latest model is comprised almost entirely of angular ridges and looks like a sci-fi alien vagina.

To properly compare the new Flip Hole with the original, I decided to have myself a TENGA threesome. It was a tough, tiresome job but somebody had to do it ;) After Lubing both toys up with the same amount of TENGA Wild lotion, I alternated between the strokers to get a good feel for the differences delivered by the latest update.

To the hand, the texture of the new sleeve feels almost exactly the same as the original but the Silver Flip Hole is in fact much tighter during penetration. This firmness, coupled with the angled ridges that really grip the penis on each stroke, offers a very close approximation of oral sex. The old version felt more like penetrating a moist vagina during intercourse. Both toys deliver intense pleasure but the difference between them is quite striking considering that they appear to be identical twins from the outside.

Cleaning a TENGA Flip Hole is incredibly easy; you simply open it up, wash the soft silicone sleeve with warm water then leave the unit to dry on the integral stand, it really is an amazing piece of design.

In my opinion, the TENGA Flip Hole is the best male masturbator in the world and if you still don't own one then you really should treat yourself. Would I still recommend the Silver if you already own the original? Without hesitation. I really didn't expect TENGA to be able to match the original Flip Hole but they have and this upgrade is different enough to warrant splashing out on.

An Interesting experience

Reviewed: 01 Feb 2013 by Red Lightning, a Single Straight Male

I was torn between getting this and the Fleshlight. In the end I decided to go for this. I have also got a Thrust so I'm going to do a bit of comparing.

I think that one of the main reasons I chose this over a Fleshlight is its internal design. Being a mathematician, I was attracted to the geometrical design (I find this more attractive than the Thrust). I'll get a fleshlight another day.

Then I thought about the price. I was originally going to get the Flight, which was £50 (£15 cheap than the Flip Hole) but having spent £40 on the Thrust I went for this.

When I got this I couldn't wait to start using it. I opened it up and saw the selection of lube (Real, Mild and Wild) and chose the Real lube. At first I found it hard to get the cap in line with the rails on the side but I got there in the end.

When I started using this, I was thinking "well this is an interesting experience" as I have never felt anything like this using another toy. It felt good but not as good as the Thrust. I came to a quick climax and was fairly satisfied. I cleaned up and decided to go again with a different lube. The fact that you get 3 small pots of lube is a bonus over the Thrust.

In the end I chose Wild but didn't notice much difference except that it was a bit thinner. So to sum up the lube, there is thin (Wild), thick (Real) and very, very thick (Mild). Mild is so thick that an air bubble takes ages to move through it.

During my second experience I decided to try the three buttons on the side. They didn't do much 'cept slightly change how tight it felt. The Thrust has a similar feature but it isn't as good as the Flip Hole.

This can be a bit noisy at times and is louder than the Thrust but I've got louder toys. There's also no option for a vibrator but that doesn't concern me.

This is the easiest toy I have ever cleaned. I just fill the sink with with warm soapy water then wipe it with my hand, getting in to all the nooks, then dab it with a towel and rest it on the caps legs and leave it to air dry. The entire toy splitting in two down the middle helps but, like the Fleshlight, the Thrust has a removable sleeve which isn't as easy to clean.

I think the only bad things about this is that any excess lube doesn't stay in the toy and leaks through the entrance (so use lube sparingly) and there is a faint smell (Thrust smells better). Also, the Flip Hole is only 6 inches long (internal) whereas the Thrust is 7 inches.

To sum up, if you don't mind paying the extra money and want a new experience then go for the Flip Hole, otherwise go for the Thrust (or Fleshlight). To me, this was definitely a good purchase.

TFI not a Fleshlight

Reviewed: 10 Jul 2012 by FussyToyFan, a Going Steady Straight Male

I previously, having become somewhat frustrated that girls get to talk openly about their toys, some of which are honest to god works of art. However when a bloke longs for a toy most people tend to greet that with a sensation that the one wanting the toy is a sleazebag.

I'm the sort who's mostly put off by anatomical products, they just weird me out, I wouldn't want to be caught dead with one but this I'd happily show anyone, weird, right? When it first ordered I was excited, I sort of thought "Holy cow, I've just spent nearly £70 on a fancy wank". But When it arrived and I saw it I was blown away completely. I've watched the TENGA videos and always thought them to be somewhat humorous but also somewhat impressive but they rarely show the actual packaging, which is a big thing for myself. This thing looks like a monolith, the packaging is incredible and well designed not only to store the toy itself and the 3 lube tubes you get with it but to really show off how well designed this thing is.

Now down to brass tacks, how does it feel? Well, it certainly doesn't feel like a human interaction but really if you're looking for that go elsewhere, I was looking for something to heighten my personal time and this was a mind opener. The toy itself is made of a hard plastic, one that makes it very easy to grip and I personally find it better to actually hold onto the button area rather than the hard plastic, the reason for this is when your hands are covered in lube it can be somewhat hard to grasp. The preparation itself is extremely simple, remove the outer clip to reveal the entrance and open the device in half, apply plenty of lube to one or both sides (I find it doesn't matter too much as if you apply plenty to one side, you can squeeze the buttons to disperse it once it's closed) believe me, not that I've tried but from a finger feel you most definitely would not want to use this dry.

Once you've got it all lubed up you simply close it in half and slide the clip back on but the other way around this time, leaving the entrance open and free for penetration. This can sometimes be a little awkward as the clip tends to be quite narrow and the sides aren't always aligned (especially with lubed up hands). Usually though this is a pretty minimal problem. It's important to make sure the entrance is well lubed up too, a simple dip inside and rub around will do the trick.

Although not necessary it's definitely advisable to apply enough lube to yourself, you really want to be able to squeeze and glide and having both sides of the bread buttered definitely works wonders. I've definitely spent enough time with this toy now to know my favourite direction as you can flip it so different sides touch different areas although it's still good to change.

Once your done all you need to do is remove clip and run under water, washing all the lube and so on out, be sure to clean thoroughly, these things don't deal well with being unkempt. It'll be good to you, so be good to it. When fully clean you just hang it on the clip you kept it close with, I find it helps to keep the clip slightly squeezed together when putting the TENGA on top to keep it in place. You can also dry it on a low heat and lightly with a hairdryer or heat it up if feeling adventurous but I'm not sure I really recommend this in case you damage it, you can also just soak it in warm water for a few minutes before use.

That's about all I've got to say. It will only be good for a limited use but if looked after I'm pretty confident you get an awful lot more fun out of this toy than they say you can. I don't regret a penny of it.