Best male masturbators for other-worldly grip & pleasure
I need to be honest; I was not the one to personally try all of the toys that were judged in this best male masturbator roundup.
Luckily, I do have lots of friends with penises who were more than happy to lend a hand (so to speak) and let me know what they thought.
When looking for a penis toy, be it a fleshlight, a stroker, a pump, or other toys there are specific qualities I want to know about.
How does it feel? Is it easy to use? Is it easy to clean? Are all the features necessary? How does it sound? Is it visually appealing? Finally, is it worth the price?
Of course, everyone has their own specific needs and tastes when it comes to using a masturbation toy. What works for one person will not necessarily work for another.
That is why I present you with the winners in each category as well as the overall best masturbator.
A word about penis toys and stigma
In the past decade, sexy toys for people with vaginas have become increasingly acceptable. Most women now own at least one sex toy, be it a small vibrator or a Symbian ride-atop sex-machine.
Toys for penises are still cloaked in a bit more stigma and shame.
Toys for penises are as important for happy sex life as vibrators are for people with vaginas. Just because you have a hand does not mean you want that to be your only option for masturbation. Male strokers can provide you with a range of sensations not available with you and your right hand.
Bonus read: here are 24 handjob techniques recorded on video if you want to change it up and give yourself (or whoever) a proper handjob
How we chose the best male masturbators?
To be included in this test, toys had to be designed for a penis and had to provide some form of stroking or vibration for the shaft and/or head of a penis. This means that cock rings and prostate toys are excluded. I am interested in toys designed to mimic some form of penile masturbation.
The second rule was that all toys had to be body safe. To be included they must be made from body-safe silicone, ABS plastic, borosilicate glass, or metal. If they did not meet body safety requirements, they were out.
Best male masturbators
Best looking toy
The Geo Tango line includes the Aqua, Coral, and Glacier. These are innovative masturbators for sure!
They are about 3.4 inches wide and deep. They stretch to accommodate a shaft of 6.7 inches long and nearly 2 inches in diameter. The inside is textured to provide a variety of sensations on the shaft and head. The toy comes with its own drying stand.
These three toys look like modern art balls sitting on a shelf. They are bright white with a black stand and a clear dome covering.
The Aqua version is great for smaller penises and trans men because the grooves feel great as you squeeze them around your penis.
The Geo Tango line is also very affordable, at just $20 a toy. The drawback with the Geo Tango line is that the interior of the sleeve is made of elastomer. This material will slowly break down over six to eight months of use requiring regular replacement.
Best masturbator for folks with metoidioplasty
Folks who have undergone metoidioplasty for gender affirming surgery most enjoyed the Bathmax Hydromax 3. This is a penis pump designed for folks who are no longer than 3 inches when erect, which fits most people who undergo metoidioplasty. The pump claims to help with erectile dysfunction and increasing the length of the penis. None of my sample users tried it more than a few times, so I cannot vouch for either of these claims.
What was true is that the users enjoyed the sensation of the pump and it did help them get and maintain erections. The suction options were very pleasurable as was the visual of getting an erection while using it.
Best male masturbator for people with limited mobility
Hand masturbation for people with penises requires a fair amount of mobility. You have hand and wrist requirements, and strength in the hands, wrist, and forearm requirements. Shoulder mobility requirements. This means people with injuries to their hands, wrists, forearms, and shoulders as well as people with limited or no mobility in some of these parts cannot effectively masturbate by themselves.
Luckily, technology is starting to catch up to reality and sex toy makers are getting around to creating toys which meet the needs of more people!
The best masturbator for people with limited mobility was the Lelo F1s Prototype. The F1s is similar to other strokers in that it is a toy which fits over a penis to provide pleasurable sensations. Unlike many vibrator models, the Lelo uses sonic waves to create deep pulsing sensations over the entire shaft and head of the penis. The toy is controlled through an app on your phone, thus reducing the amount of mobility needed to operate the toy.
The F1s is 5.68 inches long and 2.8 inches in diameter, which will fit most people. Even if you happen to be a bit longer than 5.68 inches when erect, the F1s can still produce quite a bit of pleasure. The sonic vibrations are deeper and more rumbly than mechanical vibrations, making this a great choice for people who have decreased sensation or trouble with erectile dysfunction.
The toy can run up to two hours without losing power. Once placed, the toy can be completely controlled by your phone. For quadriplegic people, this provides a real option for masturbation without your aid having to do much assistance. Once placed, you can have the privacy you want to enjoy masturbation.
Best short male masturbator
There are a growing number of penis toys designed to be placed on the most sensitive areas of your penis and used as a vibrator. The winner in this category can also be used as a stroker if desired. The Lovense Gush App-Controlled Hands-Free Vibrator came with so many extra options that it won hand’s down!
The Lovense Gush is like many of the short vibrators in this category in that it fits around the most sensitive area of the penis and then provides vibrations. This toy is app-controlled, making it a great choice for people who want to masturbate but don’t necessarily want to feel their own penis in their hand. It comes with an additional band which can be used to increase the pressure/grip of the toy as desired. Finally, if you want to add a bit of lube, it can be used as a vibrating stroker. This gives you dozens of ways to stimulate yourself (or use it with a partner for added fun).
Best wand attachment male masturbator
Most vibrating wands come with some version of a penis stroker attachment. These range from a small loop attachment to long penis sheaths. The winner in this category is the Doxy Masturbator attachment.
The Doxy Masturbator attachment had several unique features which shot it to the head of this category. First, the Doxy isn’t simply a silicone sheath you slip over the head of a wand. The Doxy 3 (which fits this attachment) is designed to have the entire head of the wand unscrewed and the masturbator head screwed onto the wand. This means the masturbator stays attached! While other slip-on style attachments may slip or shift during use, this head will not come off!
Second, this masturbator attachment is one of the longest in this category. The sleeve will comfortably hold an eight-inch-long erection. This means most penises will be fully covered in the masturbator and therefore stimulated by the vibrations.
The Doxy provides powerful vibration options. The lower end vibrations are quite pleasing for many people. For those desiring more intense vibrations, the Doxy offers a wide range of thuddy, deep sensations.
This sleeve can be held in place and vibrate or can be stroked up and down the shaft for additional sensations. This is a great toy for solo use or for use with a partner. For partners with wrist and hand issues, getting the Doxy masturbator attachment can allow them to give a hand job again.
Finally, Doxy wands last! These wands are tried and tested to hold up through repeated use for several years or more, making this masturbator sleeve a great investment for the price.
Best male masturbator wand
Kinda clumsy name, if you ask me, but definitely a product worth including in this list. The Man Wand is a wand for penises that shold definitely be on your radar. It can be used as a stroker, used to stimulate the frenulum or head of the penis, or used on the other wand end for erogenous zone massaging. Best of all — it is under $100.
Best couples masturbator
Masturbation isn’t just for solo time. Mutual masturbation, masturbating in front of a partner, or masturbation as part of foreplay all add to fun and sexy times. When it comes to using a toy with a partner, finding one both of you can enjoy is important.
The Rainne S Duo Vibe is the winner in this category. The Rainne S is a uniquely designed masturbation toy. It has an open loop on one end which fits around the shaft of a penis and a long, vibrating handle which can be used internally or externally. This means there are a lot of different ways to use this toy!
The looped end is just over 3 inches in circumference. The open design allows for some stretching, but this will hold a thinner penis snuggly as well. The toy has three motors for vibration which can be controlled with a remote control.
This toy can be used alone as a stroker with the looped end. It can be used with a partner guiding the looped end with the longer handle. It can be used as an external vibrator on the frenulum, testicles, base of the penis, vulva, or clitoris. It can also be used internally in the vagina or anus. Make sure to not use on the anus and then move to other body parts. This will prevent infections.
This toy can be used by people with smaller penises as part of penetrative sex as well. The looped end fits around the base of the penis and your partner can ride the insertable end or rub up against the vibrating wand section while you enjoy the vibrations on your penis.
The versatility and ease of use of this toy made it a top pick for our couples.
Best male masturbator to splurge on
The Fun Factory Manta is on the expensive side for a vibrator, costing $150. That $150 is a bargain for the pleasure this toy can produce!
The Manta is designed with an open “claw” on one end to hold and stroke a penis. The ridges on the inside of the stroking part provide extra sensation along with six vibration speeds and six vibration patterns. Unlike many strokers, the Manta’s handle has a slight angle making it easier to use for bigger bodies and people with limited wrist mobility.
The Manta can also be positioned to vibrate along the base of the penis during penetrative sex. This turns your entire penis into a vibrator for your partner. The added vibrations experienced by a partner riding in the Cowgirl position can provide a deep rumbling sensation and stimulate the G-Spot more than penetration alone. Any position allowing a partner to grind up against your pubic area while wearing the Manta will also act as a vibrator on their clitoris. This is a big win-win for both partners.
Finally, Fun Factory has moved away from the trendy colors for sex toys. The Manta comes in a deep blue, black and green options which look lush and like you spent a good chunk of change on this unique sex toy.
Best male masturbator for training purposes
If you want to extend the period of time you can enjoy sex before orgasm, the toy our testers preferred was the Myhixel TR. This stroker is designed to pair with your phone through a game app. You practice masturbating with the game to help identify different muscles and sensations and familiarize yourself with how your body responds to sensations. As you move through the levels of the game, you will extend the time you can enjoy sex and the control you have over your orgasms.
The Myhixel TR has a soft, realistic fleshy interior and will warm to body temperature creating a very realistic sensation. The toy is also designed to provide you options between stroking or propping it between household items (e.g., pillows) to practice thrusting. The realism of the feel, the warmth and the ability to thrust will help simulate sex in a way that familiarizes you with your body and how you climax. The game provides visual feedback about your performance and helps motivate you to practice.
There is also a hands-free mount available.
Best penis pump
The penis pump has been around for almost 150 years. It was originally conceived as a vacuum system to help a person achieve an erection. The styles did not significantly evolve until the last decade. While vacuum-style pumps still dominate the market, the creation of water-based pumps has emerged to deal with some of the drawbacks of air systems.
Our testers tried both types of pumps for this trial. The winner was Bathmate Hydro 7. The water-based system was more comfortable to use and produced excellent results every time. The Bathmate accommodated a penis 5–7 inches long when erect, which means the vast majority of people looking for a pump will fit this one. Bathmate offers a “wide” version for people with a girth of over 6.5 inches in circumference.
The Bathmate Hydro has options our testers highly preferred including: an electronic pump (no manual pumping), consistent results, easy to use, and comfortable. The one drawback testers noted was that this pump did not come with a cock ring. If you want a cock ring to help maintain an erection after you pump, you will need to purchase one separately.
Bathmate offers a separate cleaning kit for the Hydro 7. The Cleaning Kit comes with two terry cloth towels, a cleaning brush, two cleaning heads, and a carrying case. While this is not necessary to buy along with the toy, the brush makes getting into all the nooks and crannies easier. Additionally, having a carrying case for the entire set up is very helpful
Ladies choice
Masturbation toys are not just for your solo play. Integrating some of these into play with a partner can make sex very enjoyable for both of you. We asked our testers to get feedback from their partners about which toys they most preferred. The winner was the Hot Octopus Pulse Duo Lux. This is a mini stroker with oscillations and not vibrations.
Partners preferred this toy over others for several reasons. When a partner used this as part of a hand job, the oscillations were more pleasant than vibrating options in their hands. The short stroker also was a great addition to oral sex. Most of the partners chose to position the stroker near the bottom of the shaft while performing oral sex. Again, the oscillations were a preferable sensation to vibrations for the giver.
The toy’s size, ease of storage in a bedside drawer, and ease of cleaning all were mentioned in reasons this was preferred to other toys. Finally, several people reported that the time between the start of a blow job and climax was reduced when using the stroker- a win for people who are not into giving head for 45 minutes at a go!
Best overall male masturbator
Our testers were asked to pick just one toy to buy as their favorite. The hand’s down choice was the Lelo F1S V2. The Lelo F1S is an app controlled stroker with two motors offering different intensities, patterns, and four distinct modes it can be used. There are multiple sensors which allow the app to track use and preferences to create individualized patterns for the most pleasurable sensations.
The Lelo is not a vibration toy in the classic sense. It uses sonic pulses to create a deeper, more rumbly feeling preferred by our testers. The sensations plus the fact that these can be highly specific and controlled through the app made the toy feel like it was custom-built for them.
Other things noted about what testers liked was: it looks sleek/modern, it can be “passed off” as a smart speaker, the battery lasts for a long time, it is easy to clean, and it fit them well.
Best affordable male masturbator
I wrote at length about Tenga Spinner in this review. Definitely read this one before making any decisions.
Other toys worth mentioning are Lovense Max, Lovense Calor, and Arcwave Ion.
Don’t forget the lube!
Most of these toys are made much more enjoyable with the addition of personal lubricant. Everything except the Bathmate Hydro should be used with lubricant. Here are the preferred lubes for masturbation.
Sliquid provides high quality lubricants in many different styles. This version is made with natural, organic ingredients. It stays slick for a long time and does not get “tacky” as some lubricants can as they break down in play. This simply feels as if it is evaporating when you need to apply more.
It is made with easily identifiable ingredients which made allergy checks very simple. It was great for solo play and enjoyed with partners as well.
Intimate Earth Melt is a warming lubricant that uses cinnamon to provide a gentle warming sensation on the genitals. Unlike many chemical-based warming lubes, none of the testers reported uncomfortable burning or tingling sensations with the Intimate Earth formula. Additionally, Intimate Earth products are produced with all natural substances which decrease the chance of a nasty allergic reaction. However, make sure to test on your inner wrist at least 24 hours before launching into a session to make sure you don’t have a bad reaction to the level of cinnamon in this lubricant.
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