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Why Using A Fleshjack Isn’t A Bad Idea For You… At All

by Ryan Shea

Fleshjack, Manhattan Digest

Keeping in the sex and toy theme that seems to be running rampant on Manhattan Digest today (see our Babeland review here), I decided to flip the switch on what that original article entailed and write about a thing or two to help a guy out.  From my point of view, ever since I entered my first adult store when I was 18 in Providence, it seemed like the sex toy section was always chock full of things to enhance a woman’s pleasure yet the male counterparts were either shoved to the back or truly not available.  These stores though were designed for a more unisex experience, which is all and fine, but it did make me wonder if there were items more tailored for a man’s enjoyment.

So cue me living back in New York City where a friend and I tried a local shop in the heart of Chelsea that was very gay friendly.  That is when I saw a barrage of items tailor made for the male species and one included the Fleshjack. At first glance I was startled by it, not because it scared me in anyways but to a certain point the product itself looked very well put together and didn’t give me much of a smutty vibe at all.  It seemed like a well made professional product that had multiple usage end points for whatever the customer wanted.  Yet for some reason I saw it as just a visual and then went on my way.

Couple of years later, Fleshjack has become quite the hot buttoned item in the adult toy industry.  Designed for gay and straight men, the product itself has won multiple Cybersocket Awards and become a brand name for people who want a high end version of items to get them off.  The Fleshlight is primarily designed for straight men, as they have different functions in terms of what parts you are, um, testing out.  What is even better is that some of the top adult stars, both men and women, have their own line of these toys such as Asa Akira & Lisa Ann to Chris Rockaway and Spencer Reed to name a few.  Quite the business tool if I must say so myself.

I was able to speak with someone from their social media team and they gave some great insights on the Fleshjack lines and what would ultimately work for you.  Take a look at what they say-

Fleshjack, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Fleshjack

They currently offer a range of different Fleshjacks to choose from which are all made with the same medical grade, patented Super Skin material. The Endurance Jack is one of the most popular units; this specific Fleshjack features an inner sleeve canal lined with raised bumps for a high intensity level designed to help with premature ejaculation and performance anxiety. Many customers also love the Fleshjack Ice; this unit is unique in comparison to other Fleshjacks as the Fleshjack case is clear and the lack of color pigmentation in the Super Skin material makes the sleeve see-through, so users can actually see themselves inside the Fleshjack during the session.

Fleshjack, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Fleshjack

Another interesting line of their products are the Fleshjack Boys Collection units; these Fleshjacks feature mouth and butt orifices which are actually molded from our selection of 20 separate male adult stars right here at our headquarters in Austin, Texas. Each Fleshjack Boys sleeves also feature custom inner canal textures designed by the star himself, our most popular of which is the Brent Corrigan Bliss Fleshjack.

Fleshjack, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Fleshjack

Along with these great products, their website also offers a ‘Build Your Own’ Fleshjack section, where the customer can choose their own case color, orifice preference and inner canal texture to complete their ideal Fleshjack experience. They also have a product named Flight; these units are a tad smaller than the standard Fleshjacks and are more useful for the guy on the go or for men who may have a more average or less than average girth and length measurements. The Flight units feature a translucent Super Skin sleeve and a Black or White case, each having separate textures listed at the Pilot (with a black case) and Instructor (with a white case).

Cleaning and care for the product is minimal and easy as the Super Skin material is nonabsorbent and a quick rinse with warm water and our own sleeve cleaner ‘Fleshwash’ will rid the sleeve of any lubricant or other substances acquired from use. They also offer a Renewing Powder, which helps to keep the sleeve fresh feeling and skin-like as well as prolonging the sleeve lifetime. Many of their customers have stated they have made their Fleshjack sleeves last for a couple years, as our sleeve material is very high grade, but as with any product in and outside our market, care and usage will be a big factor in product longevity.

Now that I have been in the gay world for over ten years now, I feel the older I get the less I am weary about products like these as they are designed to enjoy and not to intimidate.  If you are comfortable with your sexuality and nature, I recommend getting this as it is the perfect anecdote to a quiet night in or when the guy is away and you want to have a little fun.  For more information on Fleshjack, check out their official site.

 

 

Filed Under: LGBT, LIFESTYLE Tagged With: asa akira, brent corrigan, chris rockaway, cybersocket awards, endurance jack, fleshjack, fleshjack boys, fleshlight, lisa ann, manhattan digest

Why the “Gay Porn Star” is dead

by Ryan Shea

Zak Spears.  Need I say more?
Zak Spears. Need I say more?

 

The term “gay porn” star was relevant for about thirty years.  Sadly, for some reason in the past couple of years that term is as dead as Amanda Bynes’ career and sanity.  Is it still a profitable industry that makes a ton of money per year?  Maybe for the straight world, but for the gay world it doesn’t seem to be.  I consistently read stories and hear from friends of mine who have been in the adult industry that they are retiring and moving onto other projects for several different reasons.  Meanwhile, this whole retirement thing comes from only being in the actual industry for less than a year.  That’s crazy! The shelf life of a female porn star tends to be that way mainly because it has a massive turnover rate and you can be the hot girl one month and the trash doing b list flicks the next month.  In the gay industry, there is a huge appeal for several different ages, from the twinks to the daddies, that you can completely transform yourself and make this into a long term career if you really choose to do so.

Yet, social media has a larger presence than there ever was.  Take some girls in the straight porn industry.  Look at ones the superstars in those fields like Tori Black, Asa Akira and Alexis Texas for instance.  Each of those girls has more followers than many high profile celebrities from actors to sports.  Each of them have also been able to turn what they do into a fortified business and make a career out of it beyond the actual porn itself.  Smart girls.  Sure, the gay ones tend to have a decent amount but where we live in a world where everything is downloadable for free and no one tends to pay especially in the gay world for anything anymore, is there any chance of this industry thriving?  Here are reasons why it is dead.

The money isn’t there.  Let’s be honest here- the whole “studio” aspect is gone.  Rather than that, there are a bunch of sites out there that can cater to a specific persons wants or needs, but gone are the days when giants like Colt and Falcon Studios really ran things anymore.  I had a particular friend of mine who did two scenes for a particular production, put himself completely out there and only got paid a measly $500 for the whole thing.  That money goes beyond anything- you are risking your life, career, relationships just for one opportunity to do something like this for whatever reason possible.  Not saying that more money changes any of those last couple of things, but it can certainly help things if you choose to make this into a career.  I also had a former friend who said he entered the industry as a way to help him come out because he came from a very conservative area where being gay was unacceptable.  They all have their own reasons.  But if the money isn’t there, no one is going to keep on going.

The legend aspect is gone. I would give any of these current “stars” some serious balls if any of them called themselves legends anymore.  No one is.  I repeat, no one.  When we think legend in this industry- you would think of guys like Matthew Rush, Aiden Shaw and the king himself- Zak Spears.  Now, it is who is current for a hot minute.  I think a lot of them believe it is a good career choice but for some reason can’t make it last.  Maybe we live in a world of such high ADD when it comes to focusing on one thing for a while until the next one comes along that that is a reason why these guys don’t last and can’t elongate themselves in the industry.

The somewhat phenomena of “G4P” is a huge turn off.  Another reason why the term might be fledgling is because several men in the industry are gay for pay, something that is a big turn off for people.  Guys like Cody Cummings and Girth Brooks are forthright in saying that they are straight, they just work in the gay world.  It is also noted that men in the adult industry make lesser money if they work in a gay scene than a straight scene, but regardless this can leave a sour note for people who can sort of tell that they really aren’t enjoying it, they just want the paycheck.

Do you think with the industry being somewhat of a dying breed and many other factors that the gay adult industry will rebound?

Filed Under: OPINION Tagged With: adult industry, aiden stone, alexis texas, asa akira, gay, matthew rush, porn, tori black

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