5 Best Mouth Fleshlights

Benjamin Jorgensen
by Benjamin JorgensenUpdated:

So, you don’t have the money for a top-end blowjob machine… Why not grab yourself a Mouth Fleshlight to give you a blowjob sensation instead? There are options available for any type of budget, from the basic mouth Fleshlight toys to more advanced options that integrate vibrations or actual automatic suction into the mix! Together with the team of Bedbible testers, I’ve curated a list of the best ones.

Test Winner

4.6Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.6/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

Benjamin Jorgensen

User Ratings:

4.7/5

Based on 52 user reviews

Runner Up

4.5Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

James Exline

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 50 user reviews

Most Intense

3.9Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

3.9/5

Bedbible Rating:

3.7/5

Reviewed by: 

Mike Ortiz

User Ratings:

4.0/5

Based on 182 user reviews

Best See-Through

4.7Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.7/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.8/5

Reviewed by: 

Kasia Halinowska

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 930 user reviews

Best Automatic

4.3Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.3/5

Bedbible Rating:

4/5

Reviewed by: 

Jakob Graven

User Ratings:

4.6/5

Based on 39 user reviews

Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth FleshlightMagic Eyes La Bocca Della VeritaFleshlight Boost BlowFleshlight Turbo ThrustLovense Calor
Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth FleshlightMagic Eyes La Bocca Della VeritaFleshlight Boost BlowFleshlight Turbo ThrustLovense Calor
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
  • Super intense texture
  • Very easy to air dry (most others arent!)
  • Lifelike replica of Victoria June's Mouth
  • Lips are same color as skin
  • Not really tight
  • Insane realism
  • All the features of a real mouth
  • Pliable for varying degrees of tightness
  • Responsive to temperature
  • Difficult to clean
  • Teeth not for everybody
  • No exit hole
  • Could be longer
  • Great climax
  • Sleeve feels high-quality
  • Suction feature is a game changer
  • Involved cleaning process
  • A bit large
  • Additional products needed to keep it in tip top shape
  • Realistic oral sex experience
  • Textured inner sleeve
  • Didn't require a lot of lube
  • Doesn't look like a muth
  • Material attracts dirt and lint
  • Rumbly vibrations and heating feature
  • Intuitive app control with unlimited vibration patterns
  • Long distance control
  • Can interact with other compatible Lovense toys
  • Easy to clean
  • The magnetic charger disconnects easily
  • Expensive
  • You have to warm it first

How We Test mouth fleshlights

We’re a team of 342 sex toy testers and 13 sex toy experts.

To find the very best mouth fleshlights, our testers tried and reviewed 286 different products in this category.

Bad or even just mediocre mouth fleshlights didn’t make the list!

In total, we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed 1267 toys over the past 6 years.

We even lab-tested some to get objective data.

Read more about how we test products.
How I Rated and Reviewed Mouth Fleshlight Toys

Test Winner Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth Fleshlight

4.6/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.6/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

Benjamin Jorgensen

User Ratings:

4.7/5

Based on 52 user reviews

80/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth Fleshlight was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the mouth fleshlight.

100/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth Fleshlight was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

80/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Kiiroo Feel Victoria June Mouth Fleshlight was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Shaped after the mouth of adult actress Victoria June
  • Part of the Kiiroo Feelstar series (with e.g. Victoria June Pocket Pussy)
  • Compatible with Kiiroo Powerblow for suction
  • Compatible with Kiiroo Keon for automatic stroking

Specifications

Pros

  • Super intense texture
  • Very easy to air dry (most others arent!)
  • Lifelike replica of Victoria June's Mouth

Cons

  • Lips are same color as skin
  • Not really tight

Why I Chose It

Having personally tested the Kiiro Victoria June I chose it as the test winner as it’s one of the only Mouth Fleshlight shaped after a real persons lips, and that is a biiig turn on for me. The lips are super realistic with small craveses/lip wrinkes that really look amazing.

The only downside is the fact that Kiiroo didn’t really color the lips differently from the rest of the stroker.

But, having tested well over 50 different Fleshlights and a ton of other realistic strokers I haven’t seen a lot actually do a differentiation of coloring on the TPE blend they use.

I found the texture inside to be super intense, actually some of the most intense I’ve ever tested of any stroker. What I didn’t really like is the fact that it feels pretty loose (and the measures I took also show this, yes I measured all the strokers I own on tightness…).

Sure, the fact that it’s not that tight makes the sensation a lot more realistic, but as someone who prefers tighter strokers it was a downside to me for sure.

Runner Up Magic Eyes La Bocca Della Verita

4.5/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

James Exline

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 50 user reviews

80/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Magic Eyes La Bocca Della Verita was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the mouth fleshlight.

100/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Magic Eyes La Bocca Della Verita was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

80/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Magic Eyes La Bocca Della Verita was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Japanese manufacturing (same as Onahole)
  • White-colored lips
  • Inner canal shaped like a throat

Specifications

Pros

  • Insane realism
  • All the features of a real mouth
  • Pliable for varying degrees of tightness
  • Responsive to temperature

Cons

  • Difficult to clean
  • Teeth not for everybody
  • No exit hole
  • Could be longer

Why I Chose It

James tested this for us, and apart from really liking the sensation and realistic looks he had two primary concerns about it.

First, he didn’t like “the length of the tunnel, which is 5.1 inches”. Secondly, he was really concerned during about the material, as he thought he would “rip through it over time”.

Generally speaking I don’t think 5.1 inches is enough to please every person out there. Especially when you consider the fact that it doesn’t come in a plastic casing, which means you can squeeze into it deeper than the ‘classic’ plastic-encased stroker. Usually I like to give people the tip of loosing the plastic case if they want to try out textures at the bottom of a sleeve that they can’t reach. In other words, you don’t have to be longer than 5.1 inches for it to become a problem. I also think this is the reason all other Fleshlights are 9 inches long.

On a last note, James really did like the Moth Fleshlight from Magic Eyes, and although he was a bit worried about how the very visibly scary teeth would feel he concluded that “those teeth felt amazing!”.

Most Intense Boost Blow Realistic Mouth Fleshlight

3.9/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

3.9/5

Bedbible Rating:

3.7/5

Reviewed by: 

Mike Ortiz

User Ratings:

4.0/5

Based on 182 user reviews

70/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Boost Blow Realistic Mouth Fleshlight was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the mouth fleshlight.

65/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Boost Blow Realistic Mouth Fleshlight was rated 65 out of 100, which means it is very easy to figure out and use.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

70/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Boost Blow Realistic Mouth Fleshlight was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Mouth-shaped TPE blend (Superskin)
  • Has two tight rings in early part of inner-canal
  • Visible tongue and teeth

Specifications

Pros

  • Great climax
  • Sleeve feels high-quality
  • Suction feature is a game changer

Cons

  • Involved cleaning process
  • A bit large
  • Additional products needed to keep it in tip top shape

Why I Chose It

Mike tested the Boost Blow Mouth Fleshlight for us. And, I actually also personally own and have extensively tested the Boost Blow, as well as compared it up against the 50+ other Fleshlights I own.

First I’ll say that actually the Boost Blow could be considered the OG Mouth Fleshlight. Fleshlight is in fact a specific brand (but the word is used to describe any strokers in this curated list of mine), hence why It’s actually the only real original mouth Fleshlight.

The reason I didn’t add is as the test winner is twofold. First, the Victoria June looks more realistic and feels more like a real blow job.

However, it deserves a very special place in this post as it’s one of the most intense strokers I’ve tested of 50 different ones. It’s only really Stoya, Riley, Janice, and the Maitland Ward Anal Fleshlight that comes anywhere near it in terms of texture intensity. And, as you might have suspected, they aren’t shaped like a mouth.

The only real downside is that it generally speaking isn’t that tight. It has two rings in the very entrance of the sleeve that gives a tight sensation, but it’s missing that really tight “hug” feeling that I can only really get if I get the suction to full.

When I measured the tightness (by filling the inner canal with water and measuring it) it actually measured in as the loosest Fleshlight sleeve overall! Still, it feels amazing and super realistic, but it would have had to be a little more tight, and have less intense texture to take the #1 spot as the best mouth Fleshlight.

Best See-Through Fleshlight Turbo Thrust

4.7/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.7/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.8/5

Reviewed by: 

Kasia Halinowska

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 930 user reviews

100/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Fleshlight Turbo Thrust was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the mouth fleshlight.

97/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Fleshlight Turbo Thrust was rated 97 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

95/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Fleshlight Turbo Thrust was rated 95 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • See through blue-ish material
  • Made with a TPE blend called “SuperSkin”
  • 3-section entrance/orifice

Specifications

Pros

  • Realistic oral sex experience
  • Textured inner sleeve
  • Didn't require a lot of lube

Cons

  • Doesn't look like a muth
  • Material attracts dirt and lint

Why I Chose It

I completely get if anyone thinks I’m delusional for picking out the Turbo Thrust as one of the best Mouth Fleshlights, because, you’re completely right, it does not look like a mouth at all.

But sometimes, you have too look deeper than looks! And, Kasia, who tested this for us with her boyfriend, did so! Actually, he discovered that “it gave me something very similar to a real blow job, especially with the suction when you close the cap”.

Not only did he think it was very similar to a real blow job, he also said it was “one of the best male toys I have tried in a long time!” highlighting the very unique and realistic feel.

Similar to most other Fleshlights when you apply lube they felt very “soft and comfortable” and he found it “nicely hugs the skin”. 

Generally I’ve had some trouble with the specific Superskin TPE blend breaking, but Kasia’s boyfriend had used it for “a month’s worth of toy play without significant tears”.

The last thing I’ll personally add is the fact that the orifice is split in three parts that albeit they don’t look realistic mimicks the lips, tongue and throat perfectly, which makes it feel like a deep throat session during use.

Best Automatic Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight

4.3/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.3/5

Bedbible Rating:

4/5

Reviewed by: 

Jakob Graven

User Ratings:

4.6/5

Based on 39 user reviews

90/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the mouth fleshlight.

90/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

85/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Can be controlled by App (as long distance device)
  • Vibrates and warms up

Vibrations

SoundSound rating

Rating: Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight was rated 3 out of 5, which means it is fairly quiet.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight felt to the reviewer.

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PowerSound rating

Rating: Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is very powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Lovense Calor Automatic Oral Fleshlight felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingPower rating
BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Specifications

Pros

  • Rumbly vibrations and heating feature
  • Intuitive app control with unlimited vibration patterns
  • Long distance control
  • Can interact with other compatible Lovense toys
  • Easy to clean

Cons

  • The magnetic charger disconnects easily
  • Expensive
  • You have to warm it first

Why I Chose It

The Lovense Carlor is a great automatic masturbator if you are looking for something smart, discrete, and full of customizable options – at least according to Jakob, who tested it.

He found the the Lovense app to be  intuitive, and highlighted the flexible panel, allowing you to squeeze for added intensity.

At first he thought that th Calor understood what he wanted and responded accordingly. He later realized that “It also has depth controlled vibrations that respond to how deep you thrust.”

However, having personally tested well over 50+ different strokers, I know that even the best toys have their cons. And, Jakobs test of the Lovense Calor was no exception – he found the magnetic charger to be finicky and disconnect easily. So much so that “the Calor almost can’t be touched without you having to check if the charger has come loose”.

And let’s not forget, this toy is on the expensive side, which Jakob didn’t really not – but we did also send the toy too him for free to get a review for Bedbible.

So, is the Lovense Calor worth it? As an expert I’d say: Absolutely. If you’re not looking for a oral masturbator that offers a super realistic looks as well, but simply a realistic feel, customizable settings, and high-quality design, then the Calor is all that!

Comparison

BestTest Winner Runner Up Most Intense Best See-Through Best Automatic
Overall score4.6 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 3.9 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.5 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 3.7 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0
User rating4.7 / 5.0
from 52 users
4.5 / 5.0
from 50 users
4 / 5.0
from 182 users
4.5 / 5.0
from 930 users
4.6 / 5.0
from 39 users
PriceAffordable Pricey Moderate Moderate Premium
Design80 / 100 80 / 100 70 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100
Ease of use100 / 100 100 / 100 65 / 100 97 / 100 90 / 100
Quality80 / 100 80 / 100 70 / 100 95 / 100 85 / 100
Sound----60 / 100
Power----80 / 100
Buzzy/Rumbly----somewhat rumbly
MaterialsTPE TPE, Hard Plastic Superskin (TPE), ABS Plastic SuperSkin & ABS Plastic Case Silicone, ABS Plastic
Weight28.2 lbs----
Length8.6 inches6 inches9.75 inches9.75 inches6.26 inches
Insertable length7.5 inches5.1 inches8.5 inches8.75 inches6.02 inches
DiameterWidest spot: 0.83 inches, Tightest spot: 0.26 inches----
WidthOpening: 0.39 inches3 inches--2.76 inches
Diameter (internal)-1.5 inchesStretches from 0.5 to 2.4 inches1 inches1.18 x 1.79 inches
Openings-1 Mouth Orifice One Mouth Orifice Neutral -
Waterproof-Yes Yes Yes Yes
Storage Bag Included-No Comes with Case and Cap No Yes
Colors Available-Light Skin Tone Light and Dark Skin Tones --
Texture--Multiple Textures with Floating Rings and Deepthroat Section --
Vibration speeds----3
Vibration patterns----10
Rechargeable----Yes
Battery Life----120 minutes
Charging Time----90 minutes
Remote Controls----App control
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What to Look for

It’s not enough to just type “BJ sleeve” into Google and hope for the best.

You’ll want to know exactly what you’re getting!

Features vary from model to model, but here are the most common factors to consider when trying to choose your next mouth fleshlight.

  • Tongue – Add a bit of realism with a tongue! Some tongues are molded into the toy, whereas others can actually bend around.
  • Teeth  – Although you’d generally probably want to avoid teeth on your penis, they can add a lot of visual realism to your toy. Unlike real teeth, they won’t injure your shaft!
  • Internal Texture – This is the most important performance aspect of a realistic mouth fleshlight. More variable textures will provide more stimulation, whereas smooth textures are better for longer masturbation sessions.
  • Materials – Silicone, TPE, TPR, soft plastic, and Superskin (which is a proprietary blend of TPE) are all common mouth fleshlight materials. Silicone is non-porous and can be sterilized, making it the preferred choice. The other options are all porous, which means they can’t be sterilized, but they’re often available at a lower price point. As long as you clean your toy after every use, using a porous material is OK.
  • Adjustable Suction – If your toy has a casing, there’s a possibility that there will be a hole at the end of the case. This hole (which sometimes incorporates a slide cover into the design) will allow you to adjust the suction force on your penis shaft during use for added realism.

Mouth Fleshlights Vs. Other Fleshlights

Fleshlights typically come in three main variations. There are mouth fleshlights, anal fleshlights and vaginal fleshlights.

There are also non-anatomical versions for those who aren’t a fan of the ‘realistic’ aesthetic.

Each version offers a different experience and it is up to you to decide which is best for you – luckily, there is an option out there for everyone.

What does a mouth fleshlight offer that others don’t?

Appearance

Appearance

Appearance

The most obvious difference between mouth fleshlights and other alternatives is the visual. Many oral fleshlights are designed to visually imitate the mouth.

This comes in varying degree of realism. Some include a simple orifice that imitates the look and feel of soft lips.

Others take realism to the next level, incorporating tongues, tonsils and even teeth!

Texture

Texture

Texture

Although the most obvious difference comes in the form of aesthetics, with different toys modelled after different orifices and some even being moulded on the genitalia of famous pornstars.

Equally important is the inner sleeve.

These come in a wide range of choices, from intense ridges and nodes, to subtle bumps and textures. Mouth fleshlights typically combine soft and rough textures with deep ridges in order to imitate the feeling of the palate, tongue and throat.

Mouth fleshlights also tend to be a little looser than anal fleshlights, to emulate the real difference in these sexual experiences

Suction

Suction

Suction

A huge advantage of mouth fleshlights is that many incorporate, in some form or another, suction capabilities.

In order to replicate the real feeling of a blowjob, suction is typically achieved by forming a vacuum within the inner chamber, controllable by varying the amount of air able to escape.

This can be a particularly intense sensation and a major draw for those looking to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality.

Types of Mouth Fleshlight 

Like most other types of sex toys, mouth fleshlights come in a couple of different types.

Compare the different types to determine which one(s) will work best for you.

  • Pocket Pussy-style – These toys come in two variations: cased and sleeve-only. The “sleeve” refers to the fleshy sleeve that you insert your penis into. The casing (if included) holds the sleeve in place for easier use and doubles as a safe place for storage. Most cased toys have an opening on both ends, making them very easy to wash out with water. Sleeve-only toys may have one or two openings. If the toy only has one, cleaning it out may be a bit more challenging!
  • Double-ended – These toys have two separate orifice entrances that share the same tunnel. Some models have different textures on each side, but most have the same one all the way through, and your penis will likely fit through the entire toy anyway. These toys are very easy to clean thanks to the pass-through design.
  • Thrusting – Thrusting mouth fleshlights do all the work for you, allowing for easy controls using buttons or the provided remote. Most offer multiple modes for a variable experience.
  • Vibrating – If you want to combine stroking with vibrations, then these toys can bring your vision to life! Designs vary quite a bit, so we’d recommend doing some research beforehand as certain designs (we’re looking at you, insertable bullet vibes!) tend to work worse than others.
Author
Benjamin Jorgensen
Benjamin Jorgensen

I’m Benjamin, the co-founder of Bedbible.com. My path in this venture has been an enriching blend of editorial leadership and content strategy. With a background in Political Science, my insights extend beyond mere editorial skills; they reflect a deep understanding of human behavior and social movements. Each article and review on our site is more than just content; it’s a carefully woven tapestry of facts and perspectives aimed at enriching our readers’ understanding of intimacy and relationships. I’m committed to ensuring that Bedbible remains a trusted, informative, and engaging resource. If you have any queries or feedback, I’m always open to discussions and ideas.

Age: 29
Gender: Male
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Sex toy experience: Beginner
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