Liberator Fascinator Moisture-Proof Travel Throw – Black

Packing for a weekend away and don't want to explain a wet patch to the hotel housekeeper? The Liberator Fascinator Throw in Travel size is a sex blanket that folds into a corner of your bag, and the black finish makes it the most discreet of the colours. At 53 × 36 inches it is big enough to lie on rather than just sit on, and its hidden inner barrier keeps lube, oil and other fluids off the sheets, the sofa or the back seat underneath.

How the layers work

Think of it as three layers stitched into one throw. On top is a soft, short-pile polyester fabric that feels like velvet against bare skin. Under that is an absorbent lining that soaks up spills instead of letting them pool. At the bottom sits a moisture barrier that stops what gets through from reaching whatever the blanket is lying on. Nothing about it crinkles or feels like a plastic sheet, which is the main difference from a cheap waterproof mattress pad.

Why the Travel size makes sense

The Fascinator comes in four sizes. The Mini (36 × 26 in) covers the area under your hips; the Regular (72 × 54 in) and King (80 × 76 in) are full blankets that stay on the bed. Travel sits between them: wide enough for one person to stretch out across, long enough to reach from shoulders to thighs, and still light enough to roll up beside your toiletries. For two people lying side by side, the Regular is the more comfortable choice.

Using a sex blanket away from home

• Hotels and rentals: spread it over the bed before you start, velvet side up. When you're done, fold the damp side inward and it goes back in your bag without touching your clothes.
• Road trips and camping: lay it across a car seat, on top of a sleeping bag or over a picnic blanket. The barrier side should always face down.
• At home: it is just as useful on a couch or armchair, where upholstery is harder to clean than sheets.

If a scene moves around, two throws can be laid next to each other or overlapped to cover a bigger area.

What it won't do

It isn't a fitted sheet, so it won't stay locked in place during very active sex on a slippery surface; tuck an edge under a pillow if it starts to creep. It also isn't padded, so it adds softness but not height or support. If you want lift under the hips, pair it with a wedge rather than folding the throw into a pile.

Washing and drying

Machine wash it on cold and tumble dry on low. Liberator suggests one or two washes before the first use, because the lining absorbs better once it has been through the machine. Make sure it is completely dry before folding it away, especially if you're packing it back into a bag.

Choosing black

Black hides marks between washes and looks like an ordinary throw on most bedding. The same Travel size is also stocked in merlot and royal blue.

Specifications

• Brand: Liberator, Fascinator Throw
• Size: Travel, 53 × 36 in
• Top fabric: velvet-feel polyester (the supplier lists it as microvelvet, 100% polyester; the title calls it Velvish)
• Construction: absorbent lining over an inner moisture barrier
• Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low
• Origin: made in the USA
• Colour: black

See the rest of the Liberator range, or read our guide to sex furniture and chairs for wedges and ramps that pair with it.