32 Best sex toys for men 2024: Cock rings and vibrators to masturbators

“A good water-based lubricant is condom and sex toy compatible and is a real pleasure enhancer for wherever you use it,” says Moyle. “There are specific lubricants designed for anal play such as Yes But which is pH matched for anal use, and has a thicker texture, and Roam’s ‘for the back’ lubricant which has a thicker consistency to offer longer lasting lubrication.”

Roam Gel Lubricant

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What are the benefits of using male sex toys?

Let’s get right into it. Masturbation is scientifically proven to be beneficial to your mental wellness and has a number of benefits to your health aside from just feeling physically good. We’re sure you’re aquatinted with your hand over many sessions, but bringing in one or two adult toys can elevate your play time well beyond what you may have been used to, and can improve those health benefits even further.

So how does a tug help? Aside from the obvious stress-relieving qualities associated with masturbation, it’s been proven to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, generate positive chemicals in the body, train your pelvic floor (which is great if you’re hoping to last longer when you get the chance to hop into bed with someone else), and can help you concentrate more. We also appreciate the exploration of your own body, learning what feels good and encouraging body positivity, which is no small thing. And you get all that from your right hand, so throwing in something a bit spicier goes a long way to helping out with those aspects.

For instance, the use of a toy can help with erectile dysfunction – essentially training your body to stay harder for longer – as well as alleviating symptoms of premature ejaculation.

How do you clean sex toys?

Now you’ve got an inkling as to what you should be buying from the great world of sex toys, you’ll want to know how to take care of them. It should go without saying that proper toy maintenance is essential considering you’ll be using these devices in and around your sensitive areas, and keeping things in tip-top shape is neither difficult to do or takes that long to complete. Every time you’ve used your toy, at the very least and – probably before you use it too – put it under warm water and use soap to gently clean it off. Bigger toys will inevitably be a bit trickier to manage, but soaking it in warm water will usually do the job. Pat dry it with tissues and store away properly to keep your kit in the best condition.

How do you talk to your partner about using sex toys?

It often seems like a difficult topic to bring up with your partner, but we’re here to break down taboos and get you feeling confident about your bodies. It should be obvious, but you definitely shouldn’t be introducing anything into the bedroom without consent and at least talking about it first. The first step is just to engage them on what feels good and what they like, and if there’s anything they would be willing to explore. It’s also worth considering what your own limits are and how far you’re willing to go in the hunt for pleasure.

Looking at toys together can be a good way to explore those avenues you’re yet to discover, and then taking things slow and without judgment is the best way forward. Once you’ve tested your your chosen toys, make sure to debrief and chat through what worked and felt good, so you can build on the communication.

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