Fella-crystal - blow job imitator discontinued by Toy's heart - review by Shumway

This seemingly innocuous little fella by "Toy's Heart" is a male masturbation sleeve that is supposed to provide an experience similar to a blowjob. While I can say I've never had a BJ feel quite like this, I am very happy despite my initial skepticism regarding performance. Also, for the very reasonable price, this toy is an excellent value and I highly recommend it as a welcome addition to any toy collection.

The Fella-crystal is a small, hand-held TPE based sleeve that must be manipulated manually. Its' area of stimulation is pretty much anywhere on the shaft and head of the penis. It can be used for solo or couples play, and works well when warming up for intercourse too.

This toy is quite small, so can be pretty much taken and used anywhere where you can put it to private use, and since it is not silicone based it can be used in the shower.

The Fella-crystal has a very mild odor, nothing offensive, and has no taste. It has a soft but sticky texture and is very flexible and stretchy. The stretchy quality of the toy made it easy to insert my erect penis into, but at the same time it was extremely tight, which I loved. There are a number of spaced rows of nubs on the inside of the toy that added to the stimulation along the shaft and head of my penis. I would say this toy can be used by both beginners and advanced users.

The TPE material of the toy is slightly porous, so it is recommended to use a condom if you plan to share this with a partner.

When I found out how small the opening was for the toy I was not sure about the design but figured I would give it a try anyhow. Even though it is a tight squeeze through the opening, I was able to fit better than expected. In fact I ended up liking this feature quite a bit because the pressure was similar to having a cock ring on at the same time that slid up and down the shaft keeping little Shumway rock-hard throughout my session.

The base opening of the sleeve is supposed to be shaped like a mouth, but I do not find it very realistic at all... but I will not hold that against it.

The toy is clear and colorless also making it so I could see my cock while using it, which added to the experience. Its’ length and circumference are both 4 1/4", with a light weigh-in of 5.5 oz, just a shade over 1/4 lb. I definitely consider this toy to be on the small side of things. I would say that this toy would best fit someone who is average to below average girth. I'm larger than average, but I was able to fit the toy satisfactorily. Some who may not enjoy the tightness should be aware this might not be the right toy for them.

The size of the toy makes it easy to hide, especially if you keep it in an opaque container/bag. It is definitely suitable for travel, and is small enough that it could fit in a coat pocket or a purse if your partner doesn't mind carrying it for you.

I liked the fact that this toy was not too long and that my penis popped out the top when I wanted it to, also the small hole at the top could be covered with a finger to apply suction for added stimulation. The only thing I did not like about the design is that there is a small slightly rough seam at the opening in the top, which chafes slightly depending on its orientation. This only happened when I stuck the head of my cock all the way through though.

Aside from the lack of realism in relation to a real blowjob this sleeve definitely lives up to it's intended use, jerking off. I've used it quite a bit since receiving it and it has not shown any of the signs of wear or tear that my first sleeve (which was made of jelly) did. Personally, I like this toy better than the Senso Glowing Pussy for that reason, and for the fact that it is tighter.

Because of the tightness of the opening it is not really suitable for warm-up and can really only be used with a fully erect penis.

A few things that I really liked best are the clear quality of the toy, the textured nubs on the inside and the tight opening. I'm not a big fan of the rough seam though, but that is about the only thing I can admit to not liking about it.

The sleeve can get a bit noisy when using, so I recommend keeping the door closed if you have company sleeping next door in the guest room... unless you really want them to get curious about the sound and come to investigate.

Because this masturbation sleeve is made from TPE, it cannot be sterilized by boiling, and should be washed with warm water and either toy cleaner or mild soap. I personally use "Soft Soap" soap, which works fantastically.

The toy is fairly easy to care for, but extra care should be used when cleaning the inside to ensure any lube or fluids are washed from the nubs on the inside of the toy, as well as just inside the openings where I find lube likes to collect. The material is stretchy enough that the toy may be turned inside out to clean. You can also fit a couple of fingers inside to "scrub" the interior if you do not want to risk flipping it around as I try to avoid.

I recommend storing the sleeve in its own bag, or in the small plastic box it comes in with the packaging to avoid getting dust, hair or debris stuck to it. This is also to avoid any negative reactions from contact with materials used in other toys.

The Fella-crystal is suitable for use with any lube that is not oil-based, which means any type of water or silicone-based lubes.

Again, this material is slightly porous, so if you decide you have to share it with someone, wrap your noodle.

This toy comes in a recyclable cardboard box, which is about as far from discreet as it gets. There is a Hentai image of a young woman on the front of the box with cum on her face and her upraised hand, she seems pretty happy about it because she's licking her lips and smiling. Images of the toy itself may be found on the sides and back of the package. In addition, you can see the actual toy in a plastic box, which is sticking out of the cardboard package. The plastic box is perfect for storing the toy in, it is rigid (I don't believe it is recyclable), and the lid of it clicks closed so you don't have to worry about it opening too easily and spilling its contents.

There is a lot of writing on the package, but most of it is in Japanese, the only English on the box is the name of the toy, the company name(s), the company website, and the meter showing the softness of the material.

There is also a small 1/2 0z packet of water-based lube in the box, which I found worked really well since it was extremely thick. I wish I knew what it was called though as there was no English on it at all... so I don't know how I could find more.

As I mentioned above I was a little skeptical about the Fella-crystal at first based on the size and the original review of the product regarding the extremely tight fit. I had no problems fitting it on my erect penis however and was actually quite pleased at how tight it felt, this was a huge plus for me.

I also liked the nubs on the inside of the toy and how they felt on the shaft and head of my cock. One technique that really highlighted this for me was twisting the toy while thrusting in and out of it. This in addition to the tightness of the toy made it feel fantastic.

The transparency of the toy also appealed to me because I could see my penis inside the toy during my sessions to add to the fantasy.

I did find that thinner lubes do not work so well with this toy, and I ended up using up all of the lube that came with it, as it was extremely thick and long lasting. The material this toy is made from makes it very slippery when lubed up so I recommend that you keep whatever hand you're holding it with free of lubricant, as it gets really difficult to grip otherwise. Even though there are large raised rings on the outside of the toy to help with gripping, they don't really help much if you get lube all over your hand. I am still awaiting the addition of silicone-based lubes to my collection so will mention how these work with the toy in my follow-up review.

I did find the toy could get quite loud during my sessions, but nothing a closed door couldn't take care of!

Even though I did not find the seam at the top hole of the toy very comfortable because of the chaffing, really only a minor detail does not take away from my over-all impressions of the toy.

I am extremely pleased with this sleeve and have no doubt that I will continue to enjoy this toy for a long time yet. It's definitely a worthy and very well priced addition to my collection.