The GQ beginner's guide to male sex toys
It's time to take the stigma out of maximising your bedroom time.
For myriad reasons, despite the fact that people have been knocking boots en masse since these strange lockdown circumstances began earlier last year, precious few of us actually seem willing to take the plunge to experiment a little.
Despite the fact that a good majority of us are sexually active, just 1 in 50 have confessed to actually owning a sex toy - a number that's steadily growing as we get more comfortable in a world where sexual freedom is normalised.
But while the ownership of sex toys is on a fast-path to normality for many women, the stigma around male sex toys still remains - something we think is well overdue to call time on. After all, where's the actual down-side to investing in something that, at the end of the day, will help you enjoy your private time a little more?
To help guide you on the first stages of your quest for mind-blowing sex, we did some shopping to provide you with the low-down on everything you should be considering adding into your bedside drawer.
Masturbation Sleeves
Sometimes known less-eloquently as pocket pussies, masturbation sleeves are just that: essentially the male equivalent of a dildo, generally designed to mimic the sensation of sex (whichever form that may take) as much as possible.
They come in an array of options to suit your taste, with some specially designed as stamina trainers to help you build up your performance when a real-life partner comes-a-calling.
Want an even more, er, life-like experience by yourself? You might be pleased to know that a wide variety of dolls, vagina and blow-job simulators is also on readily available. Not that we'd recommend taking them out to dinner.
Cock Rings
Designed to enhance both solo and mutual pleasure (sometimes by way of a vibrator installed in the ring), Cock Rings essentially promote blood flow to your old fella in the same way a pair of compression shorts does your quads in a footy match.
This means you'll get bigger, more powerful erections and an enhanced overall experience, as one of our writers found out last year.
Prostate simulators
For those who dare to venture into such territory, a prostate orgasm, as it's known, has been the holy grail of male sexual experiences for sometime.
And for both solo and partner use, a growing number of toys have been made available for those who want to experiment in reaching what's largely regarded as the men's equivalent of the g-spot.
Penis Pumps
A tried and true method of enhancing male pleasure, penis pumps effectively also work by using a vacuum to promote blood flow to your gentleman's area, making for fuller erections, an enhanced look and, ultimately, more pleasure.
Supplements and lubes
While most men and women nowadays have a bottle of lube on hand for when things get a little tricky, that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the array of different concoctions on offer to enhance one's sexual experiences.
Some are designed to enhance pleasure and stimulation, while for those who struggle with performance, enhancement and prolonging supplements are also readily available.
[Via GQ Australia ]