For the majority of individuals who are healthy and sexually active, masturbation plays a crucial role in life. Engaging in self-pleasure aids in exploring pleasure zones and understanding one's body. As soon as you begin to stimulate yourself for sexual gratification, a connection between your mind and body is established. Embracing your nakedness allows you to value your body as a significant source of pleasure and satisfaction. During these moments, you enhance your confidence in the bedroom, understanding your preferences for pleasure. For some, masturbation serves as a way to practice controlling climax.
Masturbation can be a pleasurable experience whether done alone or with a partner. It can serve as an exciting form of foreplay and enhance sexual arousal for better and longer-lasting performance. If your partner is more traditional, self-pleasure can provide an opportunity to indulge in personal satisfaction in ways that are unique to you. In addition to traditional stimulation of the genitals, you can enhance your solo sessions by exploring erotic activities like urethral stimulation and anal play. Incorporating a vibrating dildo or penis pump can add to the sensations, allowing you to enjoy a heightened state of arousal. You can also explore different locations for your self-pleasure, such as taking your activities to the bath to relax and enjoy the experience. There are countless ways to achieve your desired orgasm through self-exploration, so don't hesitate to get creative and consider investing in high-quality sex toys from Pleasures to enhance your sensual experiences.
While masturbation can be enjoyable and highly arousing, it often requires manual stimulation. Using a lubricant specifically designed for masturbation can facilitate smoother movements. Whether using a dildo or engaging in traditional manual stimulation, applying a small amount of lube can enhance the experience. Certain lubricants are formulated to provide additional sensory stimulation, intensifying the pleasure of masturbation. However, the abundance of lubricant options on the market can make selecting the most suitable one a challenging task. Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing a lubricant for masturbation.
Choosing Masturbation Lubes
There are only three basic types of masturbation lubricants in the market; Water based lubricants, silicone-based lubricants and oil-based lubricants. All the other lubricants including hybrids, natural and organic lubricants stem out of these basics. It’s important to know what each brings to the table
Water Based Lubes: These are compatible with all sex toys, meaning you can use them with a fleshlight or anal toys during masturbation. Water is the main ingredient in water-based lubricants which makes them skin safe. You need not worry about skin irritations when playing with these lubes. However, the water evaporates or is absorbed quickly which can make them a bit sticky. You might need to re-apply mid-session.
Silicone Based Lubes: these will feel silkier and last longer. You will ride all the way to orgasm without worrying about drying out. You can even take it into the bathtub for some intense aquatic games. Silicone based lube also provide great cushion during anal play. Silicone based lube are also hypoallergenic making them skin safe for people with sensitive skin. But if your sex toys will be part of your game, don’t use silicone lubes on silicone toys as this will damage your expensive favorite toys. Silicone lubes can also be messy and difficult to washout.
Oil Based Lube: These work best for male penile masturbation and massages. They can block tissue pores if used for vaginal or anal sex which make it difficult for the sensitive tissues to rehydrate. They can also be messy and difficult to washout.
If you can’t find a suitable lube among the above, try Hybrids or organic lubes.
Hybrid Lubes combine the benefits of water-based lubes and silicone-based lubes to create a lubricant that is slick and longer lasting. These lubes are also easily washable and non-staining.
Natural Organic Lubes are highly effective for people with super sensitive skin and lube. These lubricants are made from natural ingredients such as aloe vera which are anti-allergies. But you will need to pay more to enjoy their distinct benefits.
Consider Added Sensations
If you want to add some sexy sensations to your solo play think about warming, cooling and numbing lubes. Warming lubricants create a warming sensation to the area applied. It makes every rub more pleasurable, leaving you with a comfortable afterglow. Cooling lubricants give you a tingle when applied. Be creative; apply to the nipples, inner thighs or other sweet spots to intensify the experience. On the other hand, numbing lubricants desensitize your penis helping maintain a longer lasting erection. They can be used with fleshlights to help you train yourself to maintain a longer erection and control ejaculation.
Consider the Ingredients
Masturbation involves both skin massage and penetrative sex with sex toys. If you will be practicing any penetration, pay extra attention to the ingredients make-up of the lube. Although most ingredients used are harmless, some can cause irritation and increase your risk to urinary tract infections when absorbed by the body. Avoid the following ingredients:
Glycerin: This sugar compound increases your risks of getting yeast infections.
Parabens (Methylparaben and Propylparaben): Also commonly used in cosmetics, these preservatives have been linked to breast and ovarian cancers especially in women.
Menthol: Common in cooling lubricants, menthol can cause tissue dryness.
Petroleum: Avoid petroleum lubricants for penetrative sex as they can cause pore blockage.
Erotic self-pleasing does not only help you achieve your sexual fantasies, but it can also be a key factor to improving your overall sex life. So be wild and introduce new sensations to your solo sessions.
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