The Story of the Fleshlight Empire

If you were born in the last 30 years, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve at least heard of Fleshlight before. No? Then I’ve probably just made your day. You see, it’s a lifelike vagina-in-a-can that you can use to, well… I’m pretty sure you can imagine what a person would do with that.

It’s an interesting product, but did you know that Fleshlight is actually a hundred million dollar a year operation? The founder, Steve Shubin, is an ex-swat team member out of Pomona, California who came up with the idea when his wife – an ex-professional tennis player – was unable to partake in certain bedroom activities while she was pregnant.

The House That Fleshlight Built

The story behind Steve Shubin and his Fleshight empire is a fascinating one. The Fleshlight is one of the few male only sex toys on the market, and in just a few short years it has absolutely dominated said market. Is that because the market was so under-served, or because it’s such a fantastic toy? Either way, Fleshlights have become somewhat iconic, and this Fleshlight empire has bought Steve Shubin a pretty swank place.

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Pretty interesting, right? Steve has come up with one of those ideas that some people might make fun of, but that everyone secretly wishes they had come up with themselves. He’s made a lot of money by creating a product that that serves a traditionally under-served market.

If you’re interested in learning more about Fleshlight, you can pay a visit to their website. I think it goes without saying that the entire site is very, very NSFW.

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Chad is the co-founder of Unfinished Man, a leading men's lifestyle site. He provides straightforward advice on fashion, tech, and relationships based on his own experiences and product tests. Chad's relaxed flair makes him the site's accessible expert for savvy young professionals seeking trustworthy recommendations on living well.

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