Jack’s Sack: The Tinglers
Good day my lovely deviants, and welcome to another thrilling entry of Jack’s Sack. Miss the previous entry? You can read it here. Today, we’re going to discuss tingling thrills and chills. Let’s begin.
Sexual Thrills And Film History
Have you ever heard of The Tingler?
If you’re a film buff or just a fan of gimmicks, you might have. If not, take a look at the wikipedia entry here. The Tingler was a sci-fi movie that integrated the use of second hand motors to bring the film “alive” for those in larger audiences. Placed conspicuously beneath seats, the motors activated during a particular scene and sent the cushions vibrating.
Now. While I’m both a fan of shticks, gimmicks and old movies, I’m also a guy that…uh, runs this site. Hearing about The Tingler first hand was met with a giggle, then a snort as the gaff was explained. I’m not saying that the film was a lot of people’s first exposure to vibrations in that particular spot. But I am saying that I would be incredibly surprised if there weren’t a lot of rosy cheeked attendees trying desperately to make sense of what they felt vibrating through their loins, firing off synapse responses they hadn’t felt before. In this light, The Tingler was one of the first mass-masturbation parties.
Vibrations in and around our genitals aren’t a new form of sensation seeking, though it’s taken the modern era for acceptance of vibrating toys to become commonplace. Every time you roll your eyes at a Adam and Eve plug on your favorite podcast or sigh as you’re invited yet again to another True Romance party? Don’t. The fact either things exist is something to be celebrated in a cis-het dominated (and thus controlled) area of our lives. The Tingler, A&E and TR brought toys away from the mild fascinations of medical doctors and into the light.
I suppose it’s no surprise then that I’ve a growing collection of toys that wiggle, jiggle and vibrate stashed away. I’m not going to lie-they’re a tremendous amount of fun. However, not all electric toys are created equal. I’ve had the rare fortune of being sent not one, not two, but three over the last week! A nice litmus test to show the variance between a spine Tingler and the pulsing throb of others. Get your lube, leave the popcorn and let’s dive right in.
The Manta Ray
Strokers come in a variety of styles but rarely deviate from a singular design. It’s a rubber tube with contours. That’s why when I unboxed what I’m calling the Manta Ray, I found myself pleasantly surprised. The Manta Ray (because that’s what it looks like to me) is a small, palm sized toy that “clips” rather than “wraps” around your girth. The freedom in the design allows you to use it as a stroker, or merely for glans stimulation. It’s also completely waterproof.
Like others featured in this review, the Manta Ray had a variety of pulses and vibrations of different strengths. It’s incredibly simple and intuitive to use. With a design like this, there’s going to be no issue of fit unless somehow, someway your cock is even fatter than mine. It glides easy over you with a minimal amount of lube, each stroke begetting a harder thrust than the last.
Given its size and color, I think something should be said for how discrete the Ray is as well. It’s something you can easily toss in a bag or pocket for fun while you’re out. It damn near blended in with my black shirt, so no one is going to see it unless they’re looking directly at it. Cleaning up was also exceptionally easy. Simply turn some hot water on, and run the toy under it.
Personally speaking, this is a low-upkeep toy with a wide variety of applications that can fit a lot of people’s needs. I’d almost say this is the most accessible toy I’ve personally reviewed. While it’s not as involved as others, I still think for slightly more than $20 this thing could make many of you deviants happy.
The “California Girl”
It’s rare the box of a toy makes me pause.
This is largely due to the fact so many manufacturers go out of their way to make absolutely sure their packaging is discrete. With most it’s a plain black box (with maybe their name on it) or a plain white box. That’s before we get to Amazon’s discreet packaging in addition to these already “stealthy” methods.
Not with this thing. It not only had high resolution pictures ALL over the box, but even BOLDLY proclaimed “HEY BRO, THIS IS OUR CALIFORNIA GIRL” on the back. I busted out laughing-how else was I supposed to react to that? What is a “california girl”? What made that become a point of reference? I’ve met girls from california, and I assure you they are not palm-sized vibrators. They’re just super anxious all the time like the rest of us.
Regardless, the toy (henceforth referred to as the Starktek Stroker for reasons I’ll get into) like the manta ray featured a very interesting design. It featured a cock ring, battery compartment (or stroke-hole) and a densely contoured cock hole. While the toy absolutely can be used without the near full-length vibe, I can’t fathom why you would want to do that. Charging was also very interesting. Unlike the Ray or the next one on our list it charged via two magnetic prongs at the top of the vibe. This means it could be easily pulled away in an instant for play. I mention this because while I don’t know for sure, do not take this toy into the shower with you. Exposed metal prongs on a lithium ion battery seems like a bad time just waiting to happen.
That’s my single complaint about this toy. It’s contoured in such a way that it feels comfortable to grip while snuggly wrapping around your cock. There’s little guesswork as to if the toy is on or off with a bright blue LED at the end. Like the ray and others, it features pulse and vibration settings in a variety of strengths. In stark opposition to the Ray’s open design, the Stark Tek Stroker (geddit? It looks like Tony’s endgame suit?) is much, much more focused on confinement. With the built in cock ring and vibe, this VERY easily could just be left on a firm cock and used for edging. I myself could see placing this on a sub as a form of punishment. Just turn the bullet on, and leave them in a chair, unable to cum and enjoying every sensation? I could dig it.
As for the actual use itself-This was a very interesting middle ground between something like the blowjob machine I reviewed and a traditional stroker. The vibe was intense, charged in a short amount of time and slipped in easy enough. The contours for the toy were interesting on their own, encouraging you to buck within as you cycle through the different pulsing sensations of the toy. If you’re looking for exposure to more intense, multi-use toys and you’re on a budget? This is a great option. Being able to pull the bullet out and use it with a partner is a wonderful addition to its intended use.
Cleanup is identical to The Manta Ray.
Short N’ Stout To Make You Shout
One of the really sore spots about toys for folks (especially in the current economy) is price. With so many people either out of work or living on unemployment, funds for personal enjoyment have become extremely limited as of late. We’re a species with a built in need for leisure-and speaking from personal experience? Being cheap can be incredibly rewarding.
There’s a very specific reason my prices for commissions are a buck or two more than a meal off the dollar menu, folks. Don’t worry, those won’t be changing even if COVID does. I know the value of cheap-and when it comes to this mini-stroker, “cheap” isn’t synonymous with a lack of quality.
This particular toy actually really closely mimics the Fleshlight products I’ve reviewed previously. “Cloning”, as it’s popularly referred to, happens a lot in most industries and while I’ve yet to compare the two side my side I wouldn’t be surprised to find both the same. The difference here is both price point, and the addition of a water-proof vibe bullet that fits below your girth. I think it’s the same model used in the Manta Ray, but removable. All of this for slightly above $15? Heck, why wouldn’t someone give it a shot?
Well, about that. Of the toys I reviewed here today, this is definitely the most narrow and tight. That’s not a bad thing! But if you’re too big for the manta ray, you’re damn near going to rip this thing apart. It’s built out of tougher rubber than the fleshlight products mentioned and can take the abuse-but fitting into the thing is the firsts step. With enough lube I was comfortably pumping into this thing in no time, but I had to pull out before I could cum. It acted like a cock ring on my girth.. An intense toy, but all of these are details I’d keep in mind when purchasing.
The Tingles Fade
Well, that’s enough tingling and jolting for today. I hope you enjoyed it! I’m always taking suggestions for my amazon wishlist, which you can click on below. Take care all!
-j