How to :- 6 Steps to Choosing your First Masturbator

Look congrats on taking the step to experiment in your sexual satisfaction in considering a male masturbator. I know a taboo still exists but I’ll be honest with you it’s nonsense. At least 50% of men have used a sex toy in the US (survey by Livescience 2024) so you are far from alone.

Masturbators are now our biggest selling category and growing fast. Over the last 5 years the range of masturbators has literally exploded, everyone wants in on the action it seems. This of course poses its own problems as newbies are lost in a sea of options. So let us help with a few simple steps to the perfect masturbator.

Which male masturbator to choose

Step 1 - Know Your Penis/Body

Consider this the research step. You have to know the kind of stimulation that works best for you. The head of the penis is where men are generally most sensitive. Are you straight up and down man? What about the testicles, pulled, tickled, caressed? Then we have to consider the perineum what do you like here. Prostate and butt hole massage to add a little extra. What about nipple play? 

You get the idea you need to experiment and play, preferably with a partner but also on your own to discover exactly what you like. The learning will never stop and your preferences will develop and change too. So be open to the experience.

Step 2 - Narrow Down your Desires

Maybe you love everything from Step 1 but I’ll be honest no device exists that does it all so now we need to get a little real. Now armed with the knowledge of your body, decide the kind of stimulation you reckon will work best. You may end up thinking a prostate massager and a Penis Head vibrator is the way to go i.e. you may need two different sex toys.

Step 3 - Think Budget - Be Real

Like everything you can spend loads on these toys the price variety is huge. If you are a first timer don't go too expensive don’t splash out loads as you are still a little in the finding out stage. For the more experienced user you will have a clear view on the exact kind of device you need. I would suggest investing a little bit more then, Realistically you can not expect a €12 stroker to be as good as a €79 Fleshlight, let’s be real. The old maxim holds true - you get what you pay for. The big brands like Satisfyer, Tenga, Fleshlight, Handy, Main Squeeze, PDX, AutoBlow, Svakom, Kiiroo and others make quality sex toys and have a long history of performance you can trust.

Step 4 - Take Expert Advice

PlayBlue have been at this for over 14 years and have a wealth of knowledge on our masturbators. We’d love to help match you to the perfect masturbator and whether you want to come in to our Dublin tallaght sex store and see them and talk about them or call us or email us we’re here to help. It is best to have the first 3 steps done before you talk to us so you have a good idea what kind of device you are looking for. Then we can easily suggest a few masturbators that will match you’re needs. Don't want to talk to us fine. Research the devices, look at the videos etc.

Step 5 - Make a Decision - Just Go for it

Look most of our great masturbators are in the €30-€60 price range so none will break the bank. Don’t spend weeks on spreadsheets of pros and cons. Once you have a masturbator that matches your desires just buy it. Enough of the research and second guessing. It’s time to get busy. 

Step 6 - Kiss a few Frogs to find your Prince.

If the masturbator you end up with is great but didn’t quite 100% satisfy, don’t get down. There is a perfect masturbator match, you just didn’t quite find it on the first go. Take the new experience you had and re-plug it into your search. You may now know for instance that too much prostate massage is a thing. 

Don’t let embarrassment or guilt stop you from exploring your sexual needs and if masturbators have you even a little intrigued then just go for it. When is the last time you regretted spending money on pleasure?

 

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