Male masturbators

How to choose a male masturbator

A male masturbator, or stroker, is a soft sleeve designed to be used on the penis, often with internal texture for extra sensation. The right one depends on how hands-on you like to be, the sensation you prefer and how much you want to spend.

Manual or automatic?

Manual strokers and masturbation sleeves, like Loving Joy's Real Feel range and the Rev-Air reusable cups, put you in full control and are an easy, affordable place to start. Vibrating and automatic toys do more of the work: the Svakom Robin vibrates, the REV thrusting masturbators and Svakom Alex Neo 2 move for you, and the Svakom Hannes Neo adds a heat function.

Tight or open-ended?

Tighter, closed designs grip more and concentrate sensation; the Rev-Air Tight cup is built around a narrow entry. Open-ended strokers let the penis pass through, which suits a wider range of sizes and makes rinsing simpler.

Texture and realism

Some strokers have a plain, discreet case; others are realistic in shape. Inside, ribs, nubs and chambers vary the feel. Product pages describe each sleeve's texture and insertable length.

Know your materials

Many strokers use TPE, a very soft, stretchy material. TPE is porous, so it needs washing and thorough drying after every use. Some premium toys, such as the LELO F1S V3, use silicone. Check each product page for its materials.

Interactive and app-connected

App-enabled toys such as the LELO F1S V3 and the Svakom Neo range can be controlled from a phone, including by a partner at a distance.

Lube is essential: pick a water-based lubricant. Looking for more male toys? Explore prostate massagers and cock rings.

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