FAQ for Men: What masturbation techniques would you recommend for men? Just the regular up and down motion gets a bit stagnant sometimes.

Some of the most common male masturbation techniques and variations thereof are described here. Also, there are a few ways that are uncommon, possibly harmful techniques listed included.

Most Common Male Masturbation Techniques

Besides pressing or rubbing the genital area, either with the fingers or against an object such as a pillow, many people insert fingers or an object into the anus and stimulate the penis with electric vibrators, which may also be inserted into the anus. You may also enjoy touching, rubbing, or pinching the nipples or other erogenous zones while masturbating. Sometimes applying lubricating substances may intensify sensation.

The most common male masturbation technique is simply to hold the penis with a loose fist and then to move the hand up and down the shaft until orgasm and ejaculation take place. The speed of the hand motion will vary from male to male, although it is not uncommon for the speed to increase as ejaculation nears and for it to decrease during the ejaculation itself. When uncircumcised, stimulation of the penis in this way comes from the “pumping” of the foreskin. This gliding motion of the foreskin reduces friction. When circumcised, there is more direct contact between the hand and the glans, thus a personal lubricant is sometimes used to reduce friction. Sometimes, if too much pressure is applied, it may be rubbed sore for a time.

Another common masturbation technique is to place just the index finger and thumb around the penis about halfway along the penis and move the skin up and down. A variation on this is to place the fingers and thumb on the penis as if playing a flute, and then shuttle them back and forth. A less common technique is to lie face down on a comfortable surface such as a mattress or pillow and rub the penis against it until orgasm is achieved. This technique may include the use of a simulacrum, or artificial vagina.

Watching pornography, or sexual fantasy, are often common adjuncts to masturbation. Often people will call upon memories during masturbation. Masturbation activities are often ritualized. Various fetishes and paraphernalia can also play a part in the masturbation ritual. Some potentially harmful or fatal activities include auto erotic asphyxiation and self-bondage.

Many people masturbate by using machines that simulate intercourse. There are many battery-operated and other items that receive electricity through the outlet.

There are many other variations on male masturbation techniques. Some men place both hands directly on their penis during masturbation, while others use their free hand to fondle their testicles, nipples, or other parts of their body. Some may keep their hand stationary while pumping into it with pelvic thrusts in order to simulate the motions of sexual intercourse. Others may also use vibrators and other sexual devices more commonly associated with female masturbation. Some men may take an item, like a sock and masturbate with it. A few extremely flexible males can reach and stimulate their penis with their tongue or lips, and so perform auto fellatio.

Uncommon Masturbation Techniques and Information

Men find that masturbation techniques are also influenced by a number of factors and personal preferences. Techniques may also differ between circumcised and uncircumcised males, as some techniques which may work for one can often be quite painful for the other.

There are a few men who feel a sense of sexual pleasure by inserting objects into the urethra, from which urine and semen flow. If these objects are urethral sounds, the practice is known as “sounding”. Other objects such as ball point pens and thermometers are sometimes used, although this practice can lead to injury and/or infection.

Men sometimes decide to masturbate until they are close to orgasm, stop for a while to reduce excitement, and then resume masturbating. They may repeat this cycle multiple times. This “stop and go” build up can achieve even stronger orgasms.

There are a few people who will quit stimulation just before orgasm to retain the heightened energy that normally comes down after orgasm due to the release of the prolactin hormone. Doing this could lead to temporary discomfort due to pelvic congestion.

The prostate gland is one of the organs that contributes fluid to semen. As the prostate is touch-sensitive, some directly stimulate it using a well-lubricated finger or dildo inserted through the anus into the rectum. Stimulating the prostate from outside, via pressure on the perineum, can be pleasurable as well.

Ejaculation is sometimes directed onto a tissue or some other item. Some males on rare occasions have been known to ejaculate up to three meters (about ten feet), but this is unusual.

A somewhat controversial ejaculation control technique is to put pressure on the perineum, about halfway between the scrotum and the anus, just before ejaculating. This can, however, redirect semen into the bladder (referred to as retrograde ejaculation). If repeated on a regular basis, this technique could cause long term damage due to the pressure put on the nerves and blood vessels in the perineum. A dry orgasm is one that is reached while withholding ejaculation (or where retrograde ejaculation has taken place). Proponents of dry orgasm say that this is a skill that men can learn to shorten the refractory period.

If you know of any masturbation techniques that others may benefit from, we’d love to learn from you in the comments section below. Most of the research and info above has been garnered through Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia