First time masturbation for men: our tips

Research indicates that many boys started masturbating before they were 13.5 years old. Masturbating at a young age is a good way to explore a changing body and to discover your preferences when it comes to sexual pleasure. Pleasuring yourself is very normal; almost every man does it. If you haven’t masturbated when you were a young boy, you can start later in life. We will offer tips for first time masturbation for men. How do you start for example? Which techniques are available and which sex toys can you use to stimulate yourself?

Masturbating for men: what is it?

Masturbating is also called solo sex or self-pleasuring. It is all about touching yourself in a sexual way, eventually leading to an orgasm. Most men do this by giving themselves a handjob. This is also called wanking. Flemish research indicates that most men masturbate once or multiple times per week. This goes for both single men and men who have a partner. It is also possible to masturbate together with your partner. Solo sex has many health benefits. We will tell you more about this later.

First time masturbation for men: how to start?

Pleasuring yourself is about stimulating your sensitive spots. The penis and glans are sensitive spots for example, but your balls are also very sensitive. The nipples are erogenous spots for most men as well. Nipples awakens sexual desire when they are touched. The same goes for buttocks.

You can get aroused in many different ways. Maybe you wake up with an erection in the morning. Or you get aroused because someone you like kisses you. Erotic videos and stories often provide an arousing feeling as well. Of course you can also arouse yourself by touching your penis. Are you ready to touch yourself for the first time? Do this in a place where you feel safe. In your bed for example. The shower or bath are also suitable places. If you keep toilet paper or a towel within reach, you can prevent stains on your bedding.

Learning how to masturbate for men

Hold your penis between your thumb and your fingers. Carefully move your hand up and down the penis. Does this feel pleasant? Or does it feel better when you tighten or loosen your grip? There are many different ways to give yourself a handjob. Take your time to explore what you like. Some men like a firm grip, while others prefer to gently stroke their penis. There are various masturbation techniques you can use.

Use your hand

Wanking with your hand is the most common way to masturbate among men. By moving your hand up and down your penis, the foreskin rubs over the glans. This provides a pleasant sensation. The glans is the most sensitive part of the penis, as it contains many nerve endings. You can masturbate by closing your entire hand around your penis, but you can also just use your thumb and index finger. One hand, two hands: everything is possible. Also try squeezing, rotating, or up and down movements.

Of course you can stimulate your glans directly as well. You can do this by rubbing your glans with your thumb for example. Make sure you use a little saliva or lubricant, so your thumb smoothly glides over the skin.

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With a masturbator

A masturbator is a sex toy. This product simulates a vagina, mouth, or anus in a safe way. It usually consists of a casing with a sleeve inside, which is made of soft and flexible material. This makes the sleeve look and feel like real skin. The inside of the sleeve is provided with various stimulating textures for a lifelike feel.

Masturbating with a masturbator is a way for men to pleasure themselves without feeling their own hand around their penis. Masturbating with a masturbator is a great if you like solo sex, because it feels much more intense. Your entire penis is enveloped by the masturbator. You can usually control the power of the vacuum inside the masturbator yourself. Use a little lubricant before you slide your penis inside the masturbator. Then move the masturbator up and down until you reach a climax. Clean the toy well after use.

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Masturbating: very healthy

Masturbating is very healthy. It has various benefits for both your body and mind. It makes it easier to relax for example after you had an orgasm. Which in turn makes it easier to fall asleep. And, you guessed it: a good night’s sleep has a positive effect on your memory. If you often lie awake worrying about things or if you feel stressed, solo sex can help you relax.

During stressful periods, masturbating can help as well. When you orgasm, you body produces oxytocin. This is a hormone that has a calming and stress-reducing effect. And when you are touching yourself, your body produces endorphin. This makes you feel happier.

Research from Harvard concluded that men who orgasm 21 times per month have a 31% reduced chance of  developing prostate cancer than men who orgasm 4 to 7 times per month.

Do you feel like you climax too soon? Then pleasuring yourself is a good way to prevent this in the future. There are certain ways to prevent premature ejaculation.

Are there any disadvantages to masturbating? Not really, unless you do it so much that it negatively affects your social life or relationship.