Liberator Fascinator Moisture-Proof Throw – Aubergine, Regular

The Liberator Fascinator Throw in aubergine is a sex blanket that looks like an ordinary plush throw. It's soft microvelvet on the outside with a moisture barrier sewn inside, so lube, massage oil and other fluids stay on the blanket and off your mattress. The deep purple shade is its own appeal here: rich enough to look deliberate on a made bed, dark enough that nobody guesses its real job.

Choosing the right size

This is the Regular size, 72 × 54 inches. Laid across a queen mattress, it covers most of the width and a generous stretch of the middle, which is where the mess happens. That's enough for two people in most positions, including on a wedge or under hips raised on a pillow.

If you mainly want something for a hotel stay or the back of a drawer, the travel size is 53 × 36 inches; the aubergine mini keeps the same colour. For a king bed, or if you like to move around a lot, Liberator's king size is 80 × 76 inches.

What the microvelvet feels like

The surface is a dense, short pile of 100% polyester. It's warm against bare skin and it doesn't feel slick or plasticky the way a fitted rubber sheet does. The barrier layer sits inside, between the two faces, so you never touch it. You can lie on it, wrap it round your shoulders afterwards, or leave it folded at the foot of the bed.

Why aubergine

Plum and aubergine tones sit well with grey, white and dark wood, and they hide marks better than pale colours. If your bedroom leans cooler, look at the grey Regular; for something warmer and redder, the merlot is the same size and build.

Using a sex blanket day to day

Throw it over the duvet before things start, rather than tucking it in. Keep the right side up so the fabric that catches liquid is on top. If you're using a lot of lube or expect squirting, fold it in half for a double layer under the hips. Afterwards, gather it in from the corners so anything sitting on the surface stays in the middle on the way to the laundry. On a wedge or ramp, drape it so the edge hangs down the far side instead of bunching under you. If you play often, a second throw in rotation means one is always clean while the other is in the wash.

An easy gift

Because it looks like home décor, it's a present nobody has to explain if it gets opened in front of family. It's also useful from the first night, unlike novelty gifts that end up in a drawer. Pair it with a bottle of lube or a massage candle and you have a thoughtful couples' gift that gets used every week.

Washing

The throw is machine-washable. Use a cold wash and mild detergent, skip fabric softener, which can make the pile less absorbent, and let it dry fully before folding it away. Air drying is the gentlest option for the inner barrier.

Specifications

• Brand: Liberator, Fascinator collection
• Size: Regular, 72 × 54 in (also Travel 53 × 36 in and King 80 × 76 in)
• Fabric: microvelvet, 100% polyester
• Liner: water barrier
• Care: machine-washable
• Colour: aubergine

Browse the rest of the Liberator range for ramps and wedges that pair with this throw.