Male masturbators, strokers, or penis sleeves—whatever you want to call them—are toys designed to intensify the sensation of stroking the penis, a.k.a giving a handy, per Finn. They can be used during masturbation or while engaging in partnered play. Male masturbators may be shaped anatomically—to mimic the feel of a vagina or anus—or another fun shape that can surround the shaft of the penis, Finn says. They can either have a single opening or openings on both ends (which, FYI, are great for adding extra sensations to a blowjob, per Finn). “Some sleeves vibrate, and more high-tech masturbators can have other features like suction, pulsation, or even hands-free stimulation where the toy does the stroking for you,” Finn explains. They also often have ridges and other textures to add another level of stimulation. This toy truly is the whole package.
How To Use This Toy: First, apply a generous amount of lube in the sleeve and on the penis, Dr. Toubi suggests. You don’t want to cause any friction down there because that’s totally not sexy and rarely satisfying. If your masturbator is self-lubricating, however, you don’t need to add any extra. After lubing up, insert the penis and move your hand up and down the sleeve, a.k.a stroke it as you would your penis—come on now, you know the drill.
How To Care For This Toy: This may or may not be obvious, but “the part where you place your penis is the part that needs to be cleaned,” says Oriowo. Be sure to sanitize the interior with (you guessed it) mild soap and warm water or a toy cleaner specifically designed for textured sleeves. Oh, and also wipe down the exterior while you’re at it. Why not, amirite?
