How to Create Your Own Fleshlight at Home: Easy Instructions for Beginners

Are you ready to get a bit crafty?

You’ve heard about fleshlights—those mysterious items that can promise you a new kind of fun. But before handing over your hard-earned cash to get one, why not become a DIY master instead? Because by creating your very own at your home, it lets you satisfy your needs without draining your budget.

Making your own fleshlight is easy and can be more satisfying than you think. And another thing, you also get to customize it just how you like. 

So, without further ado, let’s start to dive into our cheeky little project that will give you some “me time” and a bang for the buck.

What’s a Homemade Fleshlight, Anyway?

To put it simply, a homemade fleshlight is a self-made sex toy made from different, available materials. And a well-created fleshlight can mimic the sensation of the mouth, vagina, or anus to help create a pleasurable and realistic experience.

From materials like plastic containers and foam to various household items, homemade fleshlights can provide you a personalized experience—by using a bit of creativity.

And because you can use different types of materials, the combinations and possibilities are vast! The level of customization will always derive from the experience and preferences of the user.

Why Make Your Own Fleshlight? Because Making Your Own Rocks!

Making your own fleshlight at home can rock for a bunch of reasons! A homemade fleshlight can also offer you some pros, like:

• It’s Cheap - When opting for a store-bought fleshlight, it can cost you around 60 to 100 dollars, or more. While items used for DIYs, like socks, sponges, or rubber, can only cost you a penny (or even be free!).
• Customizable - For example, you can adjust the tightness using rubber bands or add texture using ribbed gloves. 
• Convenient and Private - You’ll never experience any shipping delays or awkward store visits. And it can be assembled anytime and anywhere, which can be favorable for people who often travel.
• It Lets You Experiment - You can test different materials to find out what feels best. 
• Confidence Booster - Creating and mastering a DIY project can feel pleasurable and practical, right? That’s a life skill worth bragging about (to yourself, at least).
• You Can Dispose of It After Use - Another best thing when crafting your own fleshlight is you can disassemble or throw it away after the deed. Works best for people who aren’t comfortable keeping a sex toy in their room.

Is DIY Fleshlight Safe?

DIY fleshlights can be safe, but only if you follow strict guidelines. And they can come with health risks when corners are cut. Please consider the potential risks when creating your own at home.

The Material

The materials used when creating a DIY fleshlight will always tell about its safety. When porous plastics or low-grade silicones are used, they can harbor pathogens that can put your health at risk.

Since porous materials feature microscopic, tiny holes that can hold dirt and bacteria, it’s impossible to clean them 100%. And as written by Gabrielle Kasse of Healthline, STDs are highly transferable when using sex toys that were not properly cleaned.

Maintenance

Another thing to consider when crafting your first sex toy is hygiene and maintenance. Sex toys should be properly cleaned and dried thoroughly after every use. 

Proper storage is also important to prevent any bacterial growth once you decide to reuse your sex toy.

The Integrity of the Structure

When your fleshlight is poorly constructed, it can malfunction or even break during its use. And this can potentially cause injuries to the involved body parts.

To prevent this from happening, it’s recommended to do some research first and rely on the experience of the trusted DIY enthusiasts. And in fact, it’s better to start with simpler designs and progress as your skills improve.

Make It Yourself: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Fleshlight Hack

How about we take a look at the following ideas and see if you can find something lying around the house or garage?

Pringles Fleshlight

This might be one of the most popular DIY strokers ever. Because by using a can and some sponges, it can work its magic.

Supplies You Might Need

• Pringles can
• 5 pcs. cellulose sponges
• Duct tape or rubber bands
• Medical glove

Steps

1. Wipe and clean your can and place the 4 sponges inside on top of one another.
2. For the fifth sponge, carefully cut a slit at the center, and place it over the opening of the can.
3. You can keep the fifth sponge secured in place by putting a rubber band or tape on it.
4. Using the exam glove, push it into the slit until it’s halfway into the can.
5. You can stretch the glove that’s hanging outside and secure it with rubber bands. And because with the use of removable medical gloves, it lets you reuse your new toy.

Pocket Pussy Party Balloon

So, you might have heard about a pocket pussy made from a party balloon from someone. And you wonder how it could possibly make you feel good. 

But once that balloon pops, it might not feel pleasant for your thing. So, to keep things safe, you can check the improved version below.

Supplies You Might Need

• Plastic container (with a lid, preferably)
• Medical glove
• Party Balloons

Steps

1. First, fill the party balloons with warm water, around 1/8 to 1/4 of their size.
2. Place the water-filled balloons in a container side-to-side and alternate them.
3. Put the gloves inside, just right at the center.
4. You can put a hole in the container’s lid and use it to secure the glove. Putting the lid on will also help prevent the balloons from falling out. But please make sure that the edges of the lid won’t hurt you by softening the sharp edges.
5. And while you’re at it, why not use a DIY lube as well? One of the best lube alternatives, as stated by Louise Morales-Brown of MedicalNewsToday, is aloe vera, edible oils, or even yogurt!

Dish Towel Roll

Now, if you want something quick and easy, a fleshlight made of a dish towel will do the job. It’s also quite discreet, because you can just toss it in the laundry after each use.

Supplies You Might Need

• A dish or hand towel
• Rubber bands or ponytails
• Medical glove

Steps

1. Before rolling your towel, fold it lengthwise to add some thickness. Then, assess the space inside the towel to help you match it with your girth. You can also use a roll of toothpaste before rolling it to create some space.
2. After completely rolling your towel, put on some rubber bands or ponytails to help secure its shape. 
3. Next, insert the medical glove inside the towel. Keep a portion of a glove hanging outside, and if you have to, you can secure the glove by using another rubber band.

Toilet Paper Roll

Other than being so easy to make, this DIY project will also let you use the tissue after doing the deed. Well, you could if you’re not too rough!

Supplies You Might Need

• Toilet paper roll (you can choose something with a ribbed texture)
• Medical glove
• Rubber bands or ponytails

Steps

1. The first step is to separate the cardboard from the tissue roll.
2. Hold the tissue roll, and by using some rubber bands or ponytails, try to secure both ends of the toilet paper.
3. You can now put the gloves inside the towel roll. And use some rubber bands to secure the hanging part of the gloves right in the opening.
4. Aside from toilet paper, you can also use kitchen towel rolls as an alternative material for this project. As it helps accommodate a longer genitalia or a wider girth.

Plushies

Using plush toys to get yourself off may come off as a bit strange. But using these cute and soft toys is a great way to keep things discreet.

You can just let your toy sit on a shelf, and no one would notice.

Supplies You Might Need

• A stuffed toy
• Medical glove or condom

Steps

1. First, find an area on your plush toy that’s less noticeable, like at the bottom or underside. Then, using some scissors, try to create a hole or opening.
2. Gently tear or snip the fabric to create a size or girth that matches your thing.
3. Put your fingers inside to arrange the fiberfill and create some space.
4. Put a glove inside the hole, or wear a condom, to use your very own love plushie.

Pool Noodle

The pool noodle fleshlight can be more challenging to make than the previously mentioned ones. But once you successfully make it, it might become your personal favorite! 

Supplies You Might Need

• Swimming pool noodle
• Soft washcloth
• Rubber bands
• Hot glue gun
• Medical glove
• Party beads or plastic Mardi Gras

Steps

1. Cut the noodle pool according to your desired length. Then, you can cut the tube right in the middle—lengthwise.
2. Afterward, you can use a sharp object to remove some of the noodle’s internal material. As this can reduce the thickness inside the noodle, you can adjust it to your girth.
3. You can cut the bead necklaces according to your liking and stick the beads inside the noodle using hot glue. You can put the beads randomly to create a stimulating texture.
4. After the hot glue cools down and the beads settle, place the soft washcloth inside and outside the noodle. Tuck it well in the tube to create space for your genitals.
5. Then, tuck a medical glove inside the noodle and leave a few inches hanging out in the opening. And secure the hanging part of the glove outside by putting a rubber band around it.

Bubble Wrap

Are these wrapping materials starting to pile up at your home from your delivered items? Now here's a good idea: why not use them as your very own sex toy rather than throwing them away?

You’ll not only save yourself some cash, but this next DIY project can be eco-friendly as well.

Supplies You Might Need

• Bubble wrap sheet
• Rubber bands
• Medical glove
• Hand or dish towel

Steps

1. Lay your bubble sheet on a smooth surface, with bubbles facing up, then roll it. This way, it can keep the bubbles facing inward.
2. Next, you can secure your rolled bubble wrap using duct tape or a rubber band.
3. Fold your towel to the right size so you can wrap it around your bubble wrap. You can secure everything by putting rubber bands at the top and bottom openings.
4. Put a stretchy medical glove inside, and try to leave a few inches out, and secure the glove in place using a rubber band.

The Grand Finale: Wrapping Up Your DIY Fleshlight Quest

Congratulations to the new DIY champion! You’ve navigated the homemade fleshlight so well, from the use of towels to sponge masterpieces.

Always remember to use materials for your homemade fleshlight that are body-safe, non-porous, and hypoallergenic so you won't get any irritation.

Besides, hygiene will always rule. Clean or dispose of your DIY devices immediately after each use to prevent any infections. Did you know that in a survey made by Adam & Eve, from an article written by Erica Garza of hims, only 57% of men clean their sex toys after use? Please don’t join the 43% club!

Whether you’re going for homemade or pro, it’s best to always prioritize your safety.