Written by Jack, founder of Known Man.
Although men are often painted as sexual beings, there’s surprisingly little information out there about making masturbation more fun. Meanwhile, women are constantly told about the newest way to pleasure themselves and the best products to lend a ‘hand’.
Fortunately, we’ve seen a surge in male sex toys over the past decade, all of which can be used to make your solo sessions a little more exciting.
Making Masturbation More Fun
If you’re just using your hand, there’s a whole world out there for you to explore. Just like for women, guys, using your hand is okay every once in a while, but it’s not comparable to the fun that you can have with a toy.
Lube Up!
A lot of men don’t use lube while they masturbate because they think it’s too time-consuming and a pain to clean up. But in most cases, the best sessions are going to require a little more work and some preparation.
Lube helps to reduce friction, letting you last longer, gradually build up and enjoy it more.
Taking it to the Edge
Edging is the practice of bringing yourself close to the point of climax and then stopping. You can do this repeatedly to elongate the pleasure and to build up to a much more powerful climax. Most men will never experience the most powerful orgasms because they don’t know how to build up, take their time and stimulate the right areas of their body.
By using lube, you can slow down and have more control over your climax, making it far easier to edge closer and closer, building up the orgasm so that it really ‘blows’.
Male Masturbators
When it comes to male sex toys, the most common and obvious choice is a masturbator. These toys are designed to act as an orifice, in the same way that a dildo is designed to act like a penis.
These toys are the closest feeling to sex that men can replicate by themselves. They come in many different shapes and sizes, but in most cases they are a cylindrical tube that has an inner sleeve covered in bumps that will stimulate your penis.
The most famous masturbators are from the Fleshlight range. The Fleshlight comes as a solid handle with replaceable textures, allowing you to purchase new sleeves, each of which has a different feel.
Fleshlight is so highly recommend by many men because their products are high-quality, they are body safe and the sleeves are extremely exciting. If you’re looking for a masturbator that can replicate the pleasure of sex, Fleshlights are the obvious choice.
But that’s not to say that there aren’t other options. If you’re on a tighter budget then you might consider the Bondara Master B Original Masturbator. This is Bondara’s own take on a male masturbator and comes in your choice of a mouth, ass or vagina.
Both the Fleshlight and Bondara masturbators come with a sturdy handle that you can grip through your session and an inner sleeve full of bumps and ridges that stimulate you.
Be warned though, you might never go back to sex again!
Prostate Toys
The other popular category of male toys is designed to stimulate your prostate. For those of you who don’t know, the prostate is a gland that can be stimulated through your anus and can result in mind-blowing climaxes.
If you’ve never done this before then you’re in for a rollercoaster of emotions. What you thought was the best orgasm possible is likely to become laughable.
Prostate toys come in two forms: plugs and massagers.
A plug is a solid toy that you can keep inside of you whilst you enjoy yourself, this helps to provide extra stimulation and can result in a much stronger climax.
Massagers on the other hand are more similar to a female vibrator. They will vibrate to stimulate your prostate, producing a much stronger and more overwhelming effect than a plug.
One of Bondara’s most highly recommended massagers is the Rocks Off Rude Boy 7-Speed Vibrating Prostate Massager. It has a slightly flexible feel which makes it a great fit for everyone and it’s also waterproof, so you can enjoy it in the bath or the shower.
With 7 different speed settings, you can find an intensity that is right for you. For those who haven’t played with their prostate before, start on the lower settings; these toys can be quite intense!
Essentials That No Man Should Be Without
If you’re going to start exploring the world of male sex toys then don’t forget these essentials. Firstly, make sure that you find yourself a good quality lubricant.
You might be able to get away without lube if you’re doing things manually, but dry toys can cause friction. For silicone toys, it’s important that the lube is water-based as oil or silicone-based lubes will break down the material and ruin your toy.
Secondly, you need to ensure that you’re regularly cleaning your new purchases. These toy cleaners usually consist of alcohol, water and a scent. You should clean your toys after each time you use them.
Finally, some tissues might not be a bad idea. Now go ahead and enjoy yourself!
Jack is the founder of Known Man, a men’s lifestyle magazine aimed at young men between 18 and 35. Check out his latest Fleshlight review here.
