The Gripping World of Male Sex Toys

The world of male masturbator toys keeps, erm…growing. Expanding. Swelling. Daily. Just when you think you’ve seen – and felt – it all, the industry comes up with yet another angle and technology to envelope and excite your valued member. So we decided to put some of these manbrators to the test. We’ve asked around and came up with a short list of 4 most mentioned ones, from the classic (Fleshlight) to the humorous (Tenga Egg).

Let the names & games begin.

FLESHLIGHT – FAKE VAGINA LIGHTING THE WAY

There’s no way around it: Fleshlight is the most frequently mentioned – and widely copied – male masturbaton sleeve around and ought to be discussed at the beginning of every decent overview of male sex toys. Plus, it has been on the market for quite some time. Sooo, if you are thinking of upgrading from your reliable right (or left) hand, this famous hand-held toy ought to be on your list. But what is Fleshlight really and what does it do?

First of all, it looks like a flashlight. Obviously. That’s where the name comes from. Flesh + light. Nice. But instead of batteries, you’re meant to stick your dick inside it. And instead of light, it will produce, well…never mind. On the inside Fleshlight is pretty much an amazing fake vagina. (Although you can get both oral and anal versions/openings). A sophisticated, almost-better-than-real SuperSkin material forms a tight pleasure tunnel full of different surprises – textures, structures, and chambers – that will blow your brains if used skillfully.

CONS

• No pressure can be applied from outside
• A bit tricky to clean, i.e. wash and dry
• Requires lube
• Some users report strange sounds
• Can be tricky to find just the perfect size/tightness

HOT OCTOPUSS PULSE III DUO

Pulse III Duo looks like a penis sheath. Or cradle. Or shellfish. It is made of a hard, smooth silicone that wraps around the penis: the expandable silicone wings ensure a tight and comfortable fit around your dick, with powerful vibrations following suit. Pulse III Duo can be used solo, as a personal penis massager, and as a hands-free little ally during the partner play. No erection is needed to begin with, so it can help with erectile dysfunction, “encouraging” penis to harden during use.

Pulse III Duo uses oscillating technology in order to provide intense and unique sensations for both partners, since the outer part vibrates as well and is designed for a female partner to straddle. Pulse III Duo can be used both with and without lube, depending on whether you want the traditional up-and-down masturbator or a static, pulsating stimulator. Either way, it will take some time getting used to, but in the end it might be worth your while.

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CONS

• Buttons can be difficult to press
• Needs some getting used to

TENGA EGGS – NOT FOR EASTER, BUT FOR MISTER

OK, if you want something totally different, and unlike any sex toy out there, go for the Tenga Eggs disposable masturbators. They look refreshingly strange. Even humorous. First of all, the packaging: Tenga Eggs come housed in a regular, plastic egg tray. No, really, they do. What you’ll get are the 6 egg-shaped stretchy sleeves, textured on the inside, adding that extra oomph to your good old hand job, be it during solo play or foreplay with a partner.

Simple, really: in each package there are 6 different eggs to choose from (17 varieties are available in total), each with a different texture, its own swirling nodules and ridges. Tenga Eggs are small enough to fit smaller hands, yet stretchy enough to fit most excited dicks. Only downside is that the Eggs don’t last too long: you’ll get a few sessions with each egg, but eventually they will tear.

CONS

• Material a bit too thin, can rip if used vigorously
• Not durable at all, meant to be disposable
• Pricey, considering how often you have to replace them
• Requires lube

Comparison conclusion

In the end, you’ll have to make your own decisions. It’s your wallet and your penis, after all. Luckily, you can choose more than one toy to test, and all of them work great both when used alone or with a partner, so no need to obsess over numbers and schedules.

Our recommendations; go for the Autoblow if you are a blowjob addict, and go for the Tenga Eggs if you prefer to rely on your own pressure and your own rhythms. Fleshlight is a classic, anyway, and the Hot Octopuss is a bit too techy for our taste, albeit a great toy to be shared with an equally experimental partner.

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