How to Use a Male Masturbator

How to get the best out of your stroker

Using a stroker to masturbate will build up to a more satisfying climax, leading to a more sexually satisfied you – whether you’re in a relationship or not.

Choose the right one for you

Strokers are generally more discreet than other male masturbators and are not anatomically modelled, making them universally appealing and non-intimidating.

The inside of a stroker features a textured canal that stimulates the penis while the outside is often ridged to ensure a good grip during use.

Many strokers, like the Lovehoney Head Master Double Texture Blow Job Stroker (pictured) are reversible and offer two completely different textures in one male sex toy for double the fun.

What Lovehoney customers say:

" My husband absolutely loves when I use this on him while giving him head! He loves turning it inside-out to feel the different textures." -Gogirlusa

Get prepped

First things first, you’ll need lube. All strokers need to be used with a sexual lubricant to allow the stroker to slide up and down the penis, providing delicious stimulation without any uncomfortable friction.

Use something like the Lovehoney Enjoy Water-Based Lubricant (pictured), which is compatible with all strokers. Apply lube to both the inside of your stroker and to your erection. Once adequately lubed, begin to penetrate the entry.

Start by working it around the head of your penis. If properly lubed, this should provide an enjoyable slick and stimulating sensations. When ready, enter the stroker.

What Lovehoney customers say:

"Silky and very enjoyable and can be used with a range of toys and on me and her with the same results!" - LTD1982

Use it to help boost stamina

Use a stroker to help boost your stamina. ‘Edging’ is a popular method of that can help you delay ejaculation.

Condition the body’s responses during masturbation by stopping just before the moment of climax, waiting 30 seconds before continuing, and repeating this process.You can repeat this method until you build a better pleasure tolerance level.

A stroker like the the Tracey Cox EDGE Cup (pictured) is perfect for enjoyable edging practise.

What Lovehoney customers say:

"A gentle sensation that a myriad of textures and ticklers all going to work on various parts of ones penis." -Tallish Darkish & Average

Use it with a partner

Strokers provide an exciting addition to couple’s play. Opt for a see-through sleeve so you both get an intimate view of the action.

Using a stroker is great as part of foreplay with your partner, intensifying your pleasure before sex, but they're also great for mutual masturbation or at times when you want to be intimate together but don't feel up to full sex.

If your lover gets tired while giving you a hand job, a stroker will ease their task and you'll love your stroker even more when your partner's working it for you.

What Lovehoney customers say:

"A definite must-have for couples that play together or a guy who wants to spice up a boring Sunday afternoon! ;)" - celtic_star

Want realism?

Realistic strokers are male masturbators that have been designed to look and feel just like real women. They have fantastically authentic detailing and internal textures to give you an enhanced realistic experience.

Realistic strokers come in different styles including vaginas, asses and mouths. This Pro Mini Ella Realistic Pocket Pussy (pictured) is a great option for beginners thanks to its un-intimidating size. But don't let that fool you, its super-tight canal is filled with textures for explosive stimulation.

What Lovehoney customers say:

"For a start, the ring is tight but comfortable and has a part that goes over your balls. This made me bigger and harder than ever before." -SouthernChunk

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