According to a recent survey by pleasure aid brand Womanizer, men masturbate on average 155 times per year (or three times per week), so if you’re one of these guys and need a little help busting your own nuts, sex toys might be just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, a huge range of male masturbation toys—or strokers, as they’re sometimes called—has become available for purchase. These hand-free masturbation tools can feel shockingly realistic and, if they’re well-made, add new sensations to your self-pleasure routine.
A variety of styles are available, but the best male masturbators feature silicone that feels like a man’s penis. Many also have vibrating sleeves, which can provide a tingly extra boost when you reach your climax and are ready to explode. You can even buy vibrating sleeve attachments that fit on the end of an existing stroker or sleeve to enhance your sexual experience with added textures and vibrations.
The most important consideration when shopping for a male masturbator is comfort, as you’ll be using it for long periods of time. Look for a sleeve that’s soft and fits your anatomy well. You should also pay attention to how textured or smooth the sleeve is and how easily you can insert it into your penis. You’ll also want to consider whether it needs lube or is completely dry. Some male masturbators have a hollow center, while others are solid and offer more intense sensations.
Choosing a stroker or masturbator with a handle is a great way to make it easier to hold and use, especially if you’re on your own. Other strokers or sleeves are designed to mount on your Hismith sex machine, allowing you to enjoy hands-free automated climaxes. You can find them in different colors and sizes, and some have a range of attachments, like suction, nodules, or bumps that can be added to the sleeve for extra stimulation.
Most male masturbation strokers or sleeve attachments are made from nonporous materials, which are easy to clean with soap and water or sex toy cleaner. They’re also usually safe to sterilize, but you should avoid getting any electrical parts wet.
A few models are designed to be disposable, but most, including the ones we’ve recommended here, can be used multiple times as long as they’re well-cared for and regularly washed with sex toy cleaner. Some male masturbators can even be inserted multiple times, though you’ll want to take extra care not to cross-contaminate between them and avoid any potential infections or irritations. If you choose a disposable toy, you should still be sure to discard it according to manufacturer guidelines. Unlike disposable TPE, medical-grade silicone is more durable and can be reused as long as it’s cleaned properly after each use. A good rule of thumb is to wash the sleeve before and after each use, then let it air dry fully between uses. You should also do random checks for any signs of abrasions or cuts, as these are the most common causes of irritation when using a male masturbator.
