CARNAL NATION

I'm not aware of any man who doesn't enjoy a good wank. Unless he's a priest, any man who says he doesn't masturbate is lying. Recently a friend of mine and I got into a conversation about masturbating. He said he never jacks off because he prefers the real thing. Well, what if the real thing isn't available? What if you're one of those guys who doesn't get laid very often? What's the next best thing? The Stroker is an amazing male masturbation sleeve that is sure to please. Soft and stretchy, the inside has soft ridges designed to simulate sexual contractions. The inside of the sleeve is ridged in such a way that as it glides over your well-lubed cock, the ridges provide a pleasurable stroking sensation very similar to intercourse.

Seeing as there are plenty of masturbation sleeves available on the market, I wondered what made this sleeve so special. Most are rather cheap, and from what I have heard, tear rather easily. The Stroker, on the other hand, seems really durable. It is hypoallergenic, odorless, and 100% phthalate-free. While it can easily be washed by hand, it is not only dishwasher safe but also boilable and bleachable. It's not indestructible however! Remember to use only a water-based lube with your silicone sleeve to prevent it from breaking down.

I have to admit I was really doubtful about how much pleasure I could expect from such a simple device. It just seemed all TOO simple. My hand had served me well for so many years. How could this possibly be so much better? And yet I was curious to see what all the hoopla was about.

Now every guy has a very different way he likes to masturbate. Some prefer a slow and easy stroke, while others a fast and vigorous motion. Some enjoy light pressure, others a heavier squeeze. I find the Tantus Stroker to be the perfect happy medium and sure to satisfy most men out there. The sleeve has a nice snug fit which should easily accommodate all cock sizes. The ridges along the inside really do add an awesome sensation for the user. I found the orgasms I had using the Stroker to be much more intense than the ones I experience without. In fact, orgasms are so much better with the Stroker, that I find myself jacking off with it more often than without it.

Having trouble getting the real thing? Looking for the perfect bedtime partner? Check out the Stroker. It's a simple and affordable way to get off. At $44, this masturbator is truly worth every penny. I highly recommend it!

When I received the Stroker, I thought, "Hmmm. It doesn't look like anything too fancy, but I'll give it a try." So I lubed up my cock and got to work. The stroker is a simple design: a silicone tube with internal ridges called "muscle bands." As far as I can tell, it has no top or bottom. Same on both ends. So you ask, "How good could this simple device be?"

Pretty damned good actually! When you start to stroke, the bands exert a pleasant tightness on your shaft, and the top few bands rub the bottom of your penis head as you stroke. On the first try, I came in almost no time. It's also good for taking your time, as the tightness, warmth and full shaft stimulation make it easy to stay aroused for long periods of time. It will take a while to figure out the perfect amount of lube, but you'll have fun trying. Remember to use only water-based lube with silicone toys!

Since it's a tube, it's pretty easy to clean. You can wash it by hand with warm, soapy water, or if you're too tired after using it, you can stick the tube in the dishwasher. You can also boil and bleach it if you like.

As the KitchenAid mixer and the Jeep CJ-7 have proven, there's nothing wrong with simple, elegant designs that work perfectly. Form and function in perfect harmony. Please file the 'Stroker' in this honored company of Good Design. I give it 3.5 Bishops on the 4 Bishop scale.

The Stroker is a very simple, translucent silicone sleeve that almost looks like it could glow in the dark (it does not). Soft and pliable, it is smooth on the outside with contoured rings at regular intervals along the inside. Unlike many of the other masturbation sleeves that I've seen, the Stroker is open at both ends, which seems a lot more sanitary or at least easier to clean than the ones with a closed end. Besides, an open-ended tube allows you the freedom to meet someone, ummm, in the middle.

Anyway, on to the job at hand, so to speak. After applying some water-based lube, I tried to slide the Stroker over my hardening cock. Though the silicone has some give to it, you really need to be fully erect just to get in. After a little handy foreplay, I was ready to dive on in. Once inside, I found it rather tight, even a bit constricting. I poured a generous amount of lube (more than I would normally use) into the opening at the top and then slowly slid the tube upward. As each ring encountered the reservoir of lube, the Stroker began to glide more and more easily. Still a bit firm in its grip on the shaft for my taste, I added even more lube. Much better. I found that I needed to add more lube at regular intervals, but overall, I quite enjoyed the sensation, which, for me, was rather novel in its feeling. It was not as good as fucking, but it was better than being jerked off by someone else. I liked the combination of something other than my hand getting me off while still being able to control the pace. Once I got a good rhythm of stroking and lubing going, I came almost immediately from the unexpected intensity.

But the intensity didn't end there. After coming, my cock remains hard for a while and becomes HYPER sensitive. I made more noise trying to extricate myself from the Stroker than I did during the orgasm. That thing is tight! And it feels soooo much longer sliding off at the end than it felt sliding on at the beginning.

As I thought when I opened it, the Stroker is really easy to clean!

So after using it a few times, I realized that the Stroker (like many things) requires practice and experimenting to get the most out of it. I wouldn't say it's better than my usual right-hand man, just different. When I want something a little different or a little more intense than the usual wank, I pull out the Stroker. But even after all the practice and play I've done with it, getting it off after getting off is still a little (too) intense!