In recent years I have been able to test a lot of masturbators from different brands, and I can say that Tenga is one of my favorite brands. This Japanese brand makes innovative, very high-quality toys, and the Tenga Air Tech Squeeze masturbator is certainly no exception.
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With the Tenga Air Tech Squeeze, you get a masturbation tool that provides powerful suction and literally puts the grip in your hands!
What is a Tenga Air Tech Squeeze?
Tenga believes that masturbating can be even more fun with toys that help you feel more. With no shame, with all your heart. They've been making masturbators since 2005. They started with 'cups' and 'eggs', which were intended for single use. Then they came out with reusable cups.
The idea behind Tenga Cups is that you have a soft flexible sleeve that sits in a somewhat sturdier tube (the 'pocket'). The penis goes into the sleeve, which has a stimulating texture inside. The pocket makes it easier to hold onto and move. Each Tenga model has its own texture on the inside.
Tenga now produces a whole range of reusable Tenga Cups and they also recently came out with a line of Tenga Air Cups, which are different from the regular Tenga Cups because they feature stronger suction power.
That extra suction is caused by the air between the sleeve and the pocket. And you can regulate that airflow yourself by placing your finger on the valve. The pocket then creates a complete vacuum, which provides you with even more suction.
And within that Tenga Air Tech series, there are different models available. One of those is the Air Tech Squeeze. The pocket of the Squeeze is softer, so you can increase the grip by squeezing it. There are three Tenga Air Squeeze models: the Regular, the Gentle and the Strong. I tested the Regular.
Unboxing
Is it a water bottle? Is it a dog toy? No! It's a Tenga! From the outside of a Tenga Air Tech Squeeze, you can't tell you're holding a sex toy.
At least, after you have removed the shrink wrap that it's packaged in. 'Pleasure is in your grasp', is what it says on the package. Oh, you Tenga guys. You're hilarious!
On the shrink wrap there are some warnings in teeny-tiny font, like you should always test the included lubricant on your forearm first to see if you might be allergic to one of the ingredients. But who's going to read that?
There are also 6 icons, which make it clear what you're supposed to do.
Unbox it. Duh. Don't forget to remove the sticker from the valve.
Take it out of the tube. Keep that thing for later, by the way! You'll need it to store the toy after use.
Pour in some lubricant. Put plenty of water-based lubricant in the sleeve and also a little on the edge.
Then have fun masturbating (... do-do-do...)
Remove the sleeve and rinse it off.
Insert the sleeve back into the pocket with a twisting motion. The twisting motion is a must. If you don't do it, you'll never get the thing back in. The icon does not say that you need to put it back in the tube. But do it. It will prevent the material from sticking.
Even if you take the cap off it's still a discreet and stylish toy. There's no fake pussy, fake ass or fake mouth, just a kind of doughnut shape where you put your dick in.
The sleeve is made of Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE). It's a soft, flexible rubber that feels very pleasant to the touch. It is so flexible that it actually always fits, unless you have a penis with a diameter smaller than 1.5 centimeters or larger than 5 centimeters. If you turn the sleeve inside out (no worries, it's really very easy and the sleeve won't break) then you can clearly see that there are all kinds of ridges and lumps on it. They stimulate your penis when you move the Tenga Air Tech Squeeze up and down.
There's also a Tenga Air Tech Squeeze Gentle. It has less pronounced ribbing on the inside. There's also a Strong, which is made from more solid material and a more intense interior.
The Tenga Air Tech Squeeze comes with a packet of water-based lubricant for your first use.
The test drive
This isn't the first Tenga I've tested. So I was already familiar with the lubricant that Tenga provides. I recommend throwing that packet straight in the garbage. It feels sticky, it contains ingredients I'd rather avoid and there isn't all that much of it to begin with. Just buy a good bottle of water-based lubricant and use too much of it rather than too little.
The material this masturbator is made of feels nice and soft. With the right amount of lubricant, it's fairly easy to penetrate the thing. Even if your penis isn't completely hard yet. In fact, because of the suction, your penis will get much harder pretty quickly.
The idea behind the Tenga Air Tech Squeeze is as simple as it is brilliant. You masturbate manually like you usually do, but now with an extra tool that gives you extra stimulation. The suction is amazing. Place the index finger of the hand you're using to hold the pocket on the valve and enjoy the amazing vacuum suction effect.
And then there's the 'squeeze function'. The Squeeze pocket is not quite as hard as other Tenga Cups. By squeezing it you will feel the internal texture even better and you will be stimulated even more.
Yeah, I love Tenga. The reusable cups are always within reach in places where I like to masturbate. This Squeeze has earned a place in the bathroom. At the time of writing this review, I have used it at least six times.
Cleaning
Tenga says you have to take the sleeve out of the pocket and run it under the faucet. The water is supposed to run through it and you can then rinse it clean. Personally I recommend turning the sleeve inside out. It's a much better way to clean it. Use some mild soap, if necessary. Dry the inside with a cloth. Then turn it right-side out and place the sleeve back in the pocket with a twisting motion.
Always clean the sleeve immediately after every use. That will allow you to enjoy this masturbator for a long time to come.
Conclusion
The Tenga Air Tech Squeeze is a very versatile yet surprisingly simple product. Everyone with a penis should have at lease one Tenga! The Air Tech is great because of its strong suction, which you can increase yourself by putting your finger on the valve. And the Squeeze also has the softer pocket, which gives you more grip.
Incidentally, every Tenga is even more versatile. Because you can also use the sleeve without a pocket to masturbate. You'll get less suction, but you can squeeze with your hands where you like it best. You can also put the pocket somewhere in between (for example between your mattress and the box spring or bed frame), so you don't have to use your hands.
