Men and masturbation being best friends is nothing new, but using sex toys? Well, they don’t seem as confident when they are involved. But times are changing!
Initial Masturbation Thoughts
It’s not much of a surprise that men touch themselves. Do not feel guilty or fall prey to old cautionary tales. Feel comfortable in your own hands and reject the taboo. Masturbation is perfectly normal and quite healthy. As long as you are not neglecting aspects of your life to overindulge or being brutally rough and causing harm to your penis, go ahead and “hands solo” — as often as you please.
Whether you “drive stick” a few times a day or once in a blue moon, rubbing one out is not only sexually gratifying, but it has some other wonderful benefits:
- Relieves stress
- Increases body and self-awareness
- Enhances sexual activity
- Strengthens pelvic muscles
- Boosts moods
- Improves sleep
- Reduces the risk of prostate cancer
Use Toys for Better Orgasms
Men might not be so accustomed to using sex accessories. They have generally been considered tools associated with assisting women to achieve arousal. But there are many great devices developed to help the males of the species have fun, too! The right gadget can give guys the extra stimulation to reach the most explosive and intense orgasm compared to simple hand-to-penis combat.
Don’t be shy. Explore sex shops in person or online for discretion. Search the variety for what tickles for imagination and provokes your kinks. Beyond the options such as vibrators, Fleshlights, sleeves, or pocket pussies, there are things like hand-sized portable vaginas made of soft silicone blends or thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) to feel like real skin.
Then we have cock rings worn over the shaft or scrotum to keep the penis rock hard by preventing blood flow. It also intensifies sensations during masturbation and climax.
Then, prostate stimulators are intended for butt play. They are inserted into the anus, and their quivering arouses the gland, known as the male G-spot, for full-body orgasms.
HIV/STI Avoidance
Sex, today, is everywhere and is so easily accessible. Arguably, in an age when there is an overabundance of nooky, and it seems like everyone is screwing everyone, sometimes it’s best to refrain from the crowd for personal protection. About 40 million people are living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), with numbers continuing to climb and many unaware.
Though there have been significant strides in the treatment of the disease, there is no documented cure to date, and it remains a relevant health crisis around the world. The only way to avoid the passing of a sexually transmitted infection is to completely abstain from intercourse.
Masturbation is the safest form of sex one can have. It is virtually impossible to transmit an STI unless you are participating in risky behaviors, such as sharing toys without following proper cleaning techniques. Any activity that involves the exchange of bodily fluid increases the chance of giving or receiving an infection. Playing alone, you can feel extremely safe, satisfying yourself as much as you want, without worrying about catching a disease.
Fleshlights and dolls are nice alternatives to simple hands-on masturbation if you desire to experience the sensation of inserting your pecker into a tempting, velvety abyss without requiring the extra security of a condom.
Well-Being Booster
Whether you are single or in a relationship, going “hands solo” does plenty of good for a man’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Masturbation is a clear mood booster — most men, whether they admit so or not, do it from an early age for obvious reasons. Done correctly, every part of stroking your meat should feel increasingly delicious, from beginning to end, but it also uplifts one’s state of mind.
During ejaculation, the jet of hormones and “feel good” neurotransmitters released from the brain are said to produce positive consequences — levels of cortisol increase in small amounts just enough to regulate the immune system.
Messaging your helmet also ups the dopamine, boosts motivation, focus, and sense of arousal. Oxytocin, “the love hormone,” is typically produced in higher volumes in women, reportedly inspires empathy and trust in relationships, reducing depression and anxiety. The surge of other sanguine chemicals like serotonin, prolactin, testosterone, and epinephrine enable men to keep the pep in their step.
A slightly less known fact is masturbation is effective in alleviating pain. Men with chronic afflictions claim that after a few sessions alone, certain suffering was assuaged anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of days.
Self and Body Comprehension
An aspect of sex often neglected is self-love, as issues of ego and personal regard can be complicated when concerning men, who are typically deemed the ones expected to provide care. But guys need and deserve appreciation as well. Handling yourself through masturbation is an excellent method to becoming more aware and fond of your body.
Removing the pressures and worry of having to please someone else while exploring one’s own skin helps a man to recognize the nature of a sensual touch, which will bring him the most satisfaction. Use toys to discover secret fetishes and kinks that turn you on. Observe unexplored erogenous zones that make you cum that haven’t yet come to mind. Play with other parts besides the penis to get up.
Building your confidence when you are in solitude aids in heightening your self-esteem, improving relations with others, and fostering an optimistic, self-assured lover. Did you know that jerking off at least a few times a week is like an exercise for the penis? This workout keeps the pubic muscles tone and fit, developing harder and rigid erections, so you can become better in bed.
Promotes Openness
As society grows more accepting of sexual diversity and the use of gadgets becomes more mainstream, it is time for men to think outside of the box. Many might view the utilization of sex toys as a feminine undertaking. Straight men, especially, might find the matter taboo and tend not to think much about sex accessories in or outside of the bedroom. It might also be believed that men have an easier time reaching orgasm. So why bother with the extras?
For one, the ideal instruments can greatly improve the quality of the male climax experience. Remove the idea of devices being only fluffy and pink. Sex toys for men exist, too! There is an evergrowing vault designed for everyone, even for the toughest of dudes.
A dive into naughty play might be what a man needs to escape from the routine revive his sex life. Jumping way out of one’s comfort zone by opening up and trying new things is the best way to continue down a road of fun and mind-blowing sex, be that with one partner, a group, or all on your lonesome.