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Though purchasing sex toys is better and safer than creating a DIY fleshlight, not everyone is financially capable of buying their own sex toys. Some popular models cost thousands of pesos as these devices are made with high-quality materials and have taken years of development.
Now, some of the DIY fleshlight ideas we’ve been reading require a lot of setup and materials, so for this guide, we’re turning our focus on simpler ideas that you can do in less than thirty minutes—some ideas are pretty popular, others are underrated, and then some ideas are weird yet effective.
Pros of Making Your Own Fleshlight
If you’re sure about creating your fleshlight, we recommend scrolling down for the DIY fleshlight ideas, but for those who are still on the fence, here are the pros of crafting your sex toy:
1It’s pretty cheap.
Most DIY projects, even the more elaborate ones presented on other resources, tend to cost only a few bucks. Some projects don’t require a cent because the materials can easily be found at home. So, if you really want to play with a fleshlight but don’t have enough funds, doing your own is certainly the best choice.
2You can customize it.
What’s great about crafting your fleshlight is that you can customize it to your liking. Want a tighter grip? A more stimulating sleeve? Something easy to squeeze? You can simply adjust the project to match your preferences.
3You can disassemble or throw it after.
Another benefit of making your own sex toy is that you can just disassemble or throw it after the deed. This is perfect for those with roommates who aren’t comfortable with keeping a sex toy in their room.
Cons of Making Your Own Fleshlight
Though DIY fleshlights are much cheaper and more discreet than owning an actual fleshlight, there are also cons to choosing the crafty route.
1You need to spend time.
You might save some money, but you’ll have to give up some of your time. Though our ideas in this guide can be done in less than 10 minutes, you might spend more time if you plan to customize it or if you plan to disassemble and assemble the device every time you use it. Meanwhile, all you need to do with an actual fleshlight is clean it.
2It can get messy!
Like with typical craft projects, things get messy. You should also expect that minor mishaps may come along the way, and you might find yourself redoing everything. But that’s a normal part of the process, so don’t beat yourself up for not doing it perfectly for the first time.
3It doesn’t come with special features.
Unless you have exceptional knowledge of electronics, you can’t easily build a fleshlight with suction or vibration features. So, if you want a fleshlight with those high-tech features, you’ll need to save up to get the actual toy.
4Most DIY fleshlights are single-use only.
Another thing to note about homemade fleshlights is that most of them are single-use. That means you’ll have to do the device whenever you want to use it. Now, you can prolong its lifespan by wearing a condom, but at some point, you’ll still need to dispose of it.
DIY Fleshlight Ideas
After learning the pros and cons, it’s now time to share some of the simplest homemade fleshlight ideas. Prepare your working space, grab a drink, and let the building session get started!
1Hand Towel Fleshlight
This is probably the simplest and cheapest way to create your own fleshlight since most supplies are available in your home. What’s even better is due to the softness of the towel; you can easily squeeze this fleshlight as you stroke it in and out of your penis, providing you with additional sensations.
Materials:
- Face/hand towel
- Surgical or examination glove
- Rubber bands or hair ties
How to do it:
- Fold the towel vertically, then roll it. Make sure that the middle has a gap as wide as your penis girth.
- After rolling the towel, add the rubber bands or hair ties to the rolled towel to keep its shape.
- Grab your medical glove, then gently push it inside the gap. Wrap the opening of the glove around the opening of the towel, then secure it with another rubber band or hair tie.
2Pillow Fleshlight
Do you have a small bolster pillow (also known as a “hotdog” pillow in the Philippines) or another pillow that you no longer use? You can use that as your homemade fleshlight! It’s pretty discreet, and you can easily wash the toy.
Materials:
- Pillow (preferably bolter or ‘hotdog’ pillow)
- Surgical or examination glove
How to do it:
- Using a scissor, cut a hole at the side of the bolster pillow or any part of a pillow that you think you can easily stick your penis into.
- If your pillow is made with a single foam, you might need to cut some parts to give room for your penis. If it’s made with fiberfill, move the fill around until you can make a hole.
- Push a glove inside the hole, leaving some outside. Then, you can proceed with playing it.
3Toilet Paper Fleshlight
Here’s another variation of the Hand Towel Fleshlight, but this time, we’ll be using a roll of toilet paper. This is ideal for those who want a single-use homemade fleshlight since it’s easy to dispose of.
Materials:
- Toilet paper roll
- Medical exam or surgical glove
- Rubber bands or hair ties
How to do it:
- Gently remove the toilet paper’s inner cardboard.
- Once you’ve removed the cardboard core, put the rubber bands or ties around the toilet roll so it retains its shape.
- Push the gloves inside, then wrap the opening around the toilet roll’s opening. You can then use another rubber band to secure the opening.
4Bubble Wrap Fleshlight
Have a bunch of bubble wraps from online packages? It’s time to reuse it with this nifty DIY fleshlight idea. The method is pretty much the same as the hand towel and toilet roll fleshlights, but because of the bubble wrap’s nubs, it’ll surely offer a new kind of sensation that you don’t get from the others.
Materials:
- A roll of bubble wrap; clean it before use
- A hand/face towel
- Rubber bands or hair ties
- Surgical or examination glove
- Duct tape (optional)
How to do it:
- Roll the bubble wrap, leaving a gap at the center. Make sure the nubs or bubbles are facing inward.
- Put a rubber band or duct tape at the center of the roll to keep it in shape.
- Fold your hand towel horizontally, then wrap it in the bubble wrap.
- Wrap hair ties or rubber bands onto the rolled-up towel.
- Grab your exam or surgical glove and push it inside the gap of the roll. Leave a small part of the opening outside.
- Wrap the glove around the opening of the roll, and then tuck the towel under the glove.
5Sock Fleshlight
Like with the hand towel fleshlight, this idea is practically free since most people have their own socks. It’s also one of those homemade fleshlights you don’t necessarily have to disassemble since it doesn’t look that suspicious, and you can conveniently keep it in your closet.
Materials:
- 2 pairs of crew socks
- Rubber bands or hair ties
- Examination or surgical gloves
How to do it:
- Place each pair on the bed or table, side-by-side. Fold the toe part of the sock so it meets the heel. The toe part is exposed in the first sock, while the folded toe part is hidden in the second pair.
- Fold the sock openings. Like with the previous step, the pair with the exposed toe must also have its folded part exposed. Meanwhile, the part where the folded toe is hidden must also have the folded sock opening hidden.
- Put your medical glove on top of one of the socks. Make sure to leave a few inches of the opening.
- Place the other sock on top of the other, with a medical glove in between them. Think of it like a sandwich; the socks are the bun, while the glove is the meat.
- Press this sock ‘sandwich’ together, then wrap rubber bands on the top, bottom, and center part of the socks. Now, you can see the fleshlight taking shape.
- Remember the few inches of the glove’s opening that was left out? Roll it on the opening of the glove, then tuck it under the top rubber bands or through another rubber band.
6Pringles Can Fleshlight
This idea might require more materials than the others on the list, but it will give you the standard form and feel of a Fleshlight! This is why many resources often recommend using a Pringles can first.
Materials:
- A clean Pringles can
- 5 cellulose sponges (or any dishwashing sponges without the abrasive/green side)
- 2 rubber bands, hair ties, or duct tape
- Exam or surgical glove
How to do it:
- Place 4 sponges vertically on the sides of the can; 2 sponges should be on top of one another.
- Cut a slit at the center of the 5th sponge, then you’ll cover the opening of the can with the 5th sponge, then secure it by wrapping duct tape, rubber band, or hair tie on it.
- Grab the medical glove, then push it inside the can using the slit of the sponge.
- Leave a few inches of the opening so that you can wrap that part around the can’s opening. Secure it with a hair tie or rubber band.
7Squash Fleshlight
The idea of using food as a fleshlight is pretty controversial, as it’s considered weird and wasteful. However, certain foods also have a nice texture on them, making them ideal for genital stimulation.
To ensure you’re not being wasteful, please consider doing this idea only if you have squash you haven’t used and is close to getting bad. Don’t just buy a bunch of squashes just for self-pleasure.
Materials:
- Exam or surgical glove
- Small squash
How to do it:
- Cut a hole at the top of the squash
- Push a surgical glove into it, leaving some of it outside.
8Melon Fleshlight
Same with the previous idea, make sure to only do this if you have melon at home that’s about to go bad!
Materials:
- Melon
- Condom
How to do it:
- Cut the top part, then remove some of the contents of the melon.
- Wear a condom, then proceed to use it.
9Bread Fleshlight
This idea only works on unsliced loaf bread or any bread that comes in round and plump shapes. Again, please only do this idea if you have bread that has gone stale.
Materials:
- Unsliced loaf bread or anything similar
- Condom
How to do it:
- Grab your bread and make a hole on the square side of the loaf.
- Wear a condom, then proceed to use it.
10Jam Fleshlight
We’ve got the bread, and now we have the jam fleshlight. As with all the food-related ideas in this guide, only try these jams or spreads you no longer plan to use.
Materials:
- Jar of jam or other spreads
- Condom
How to do it:
- Wear your condom, open the jar, then push your penis in.
Takeaway
That wraps up our list of common and controversial DIY fleshlight ideas! Keep in mind that these homemade toys are for temporary use only—it’s still best to get a fleshlight once you have the means to do so. They have specially made sleeves and high-tech features, ensuring safety, convenience, and pure pleasure!
