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12 MASTURBATION TECHNIQUES 1) The revisited classic 2) In the bath or shower 3) The handbrake 4) The tapping technique 5) Edging 6) Change position 7) Boosting sensations with your family jewels 8) Switching hands 9) The tunnel technique 10) The spiral 11) The warm flannel 12) Exploring your prostate Bonus: the accessories that change everything
We often tend to do things the same way, almost without thinking about it. Masturbation is no exception: over time, it can become a simple habit! Yet there are plenty of ways to vary sensations and rediscover your own pleasure. What if you changed your habits a little?
Today, ONY, the French brand of intimate accessories for men, invites you to discover 12 ways to awaken your pleasure. Created in collaboration with a sexologist, this article offers expert advice for exploring new sensations.
And because pleasure can also be shared with a partner, these tips may inspire them if they want to pleasure you. Now it’s time to explore!
Key takeaways from this article
This article was created by ONY, the leading French brand specialising in intimate accessories for men.
Exploring different masturbation techniques helps break free from routine and intensify pleasure.
The 12 methods on offer, from a revisited classic to prostate stimulation, provide varied and unique sensations.
Using quality accessories and lubricants transforms the experience and multiplies sensations.
Daring to change hands, positions or movements helps you get to know your body better and boost your sex life.
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Why explore new masturbation techniques?
Taking the time to explore different masturbation techniques is far more than a passing curiosity. It is a real key to boosting your sex life and making it more intense.
The benefits of stepping outside your comfort zone
Daring to step off the beaten track gives you the opportunity to rediscover your body, heighten your sensations and keep pleasure at the heart of your routine. Trying new masturbation techniques encourages creativity, sustains arousal and helps prevent things from becoming a dull routine. This variety not only boosts your mood, but above all contributes to a richer, more uninhibited and fulfilling sex life.
You will also gradually learn to identify what gives you the most pleasure, play with the build-up to orgasm and prolong your moments of relaxation. The result: less everyday stress, a deeper connection with your body and a more inventive sex life, whether solo or with a partner. Life’s pretty good, isn’t it?
Male masturbation: what do the figures say?
According to an IFOP study[1], 95% of men have masturbated (compared with 74% of women), and 14% do so every day.
Another striking survey cited by Cosmopolitan[2]: men masturbate an average of 154 times a year, or nearly three times a week. That is almost three times more than women, who masturbate around 49 times a year.
Yet despite how widespread this practice is, many end up experiencing it almost mechanically, to the point of losing the enjoyment of it.
Changing your habits and reflecting on your movements means taking control of your pleasure. By stepping out of your routine, masturbation becomes a freer space to feel good and explore new sensations.
Now, let’s get into 12 techniques to spice up your solo sessions!
The sexologist’s view
Pierrick Fournier
Sexologist – Couples therapist
In consultation, I regularly meet men who experience sexual difficulties such as premature ejaculation, difficulty ejaculating or reaching orgasm with their partner. Among the various factors involved, their masturbation habits can sometimes contribute to maintaining these difficulties. Over time, our brains and bodies learn to respond to the stimuli we repeatedly offer them. Masturbating very quickly, always in the same way or with very specific stimulation can therefore create conditioning that no longer matches the sensations experienced during sex with a partner. I therefore encourage everyone to vary the pace, movements, contexts and sensations. This exploration helps develop a more flexible, more conscious sexuality that can often be more easily transferred to partnered sex. When this conditioning has been established for a long time, it is entirely possible to change it with appropriate support. Masturbation is not just a way of obtaining pleasure: it is also a way of gradually educating one’s sexual response. A varied and conscious personal sexuality is often a real asset for a more fulfilling relational sexuality.
12 masturbation techniques to transform your pleasure
Now let’s get to the heart of the matter! Sometimes, all it takes is a change to rediscover a whole world of sensations, so here are 12 masturbation techniques for men to explore your body differently, vary your pleasures and break free from routine during solo or shared moments.
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1) The revisited classic
The foundation of it all? The classic back-and-forth motion, with your hand clenched or relaxed depending on your mood. But even this universal gesture deserves a rethink: play with the strength of your grip, vary the speed, change the pressure on the glans to turn habit into renewed pleasure. You can also focus on your breathing, extend stimulation at the base of the penis, or bring the testicles into play for a complete experience.
Changing the way you hold, vary the rhythm, pressure or finger position is enough to redefine the pleasure of masturbation. It cannot be said often enough: use a good lubricant; it will make sensations smoother and prevent any discomfort caused by friction.
2) In the bath or shower
In contact with water, sensations change and are well worth exploring. In the shower, the water and sound create a different experience. In the bath, buoyancy lets you explore other positions.
In any case, play with temperature. Try warm water to dilate blood vessels and relax muscles, or cold water to awaken certain parts of the body. Use a damp flannel, touch yourself differently: skin responds to texture, adding sensations you won’t find elsewhere.
3) The handbrake
The “frenulum”, a sensitive band of tissue beneath the glans, is extremely sensitive but often overlooked. Take the time to stimulate it: circular movements, light touches with the fingertip, variations between slow pressure and more lively stimulation, always with a quality lubricant.
The benefit: this highly nerve-sensitive area can, when stimulated well, produce orgasms that are sometimes very powerful and different from broader stimulation.
4) The tapping technique
The tapping technique is an original, gentle approach: lightly tap the glans, shaft or frenulum with one or more fingers. This subtle touch plays on surprise and anticipation, somewhere between tickling and arousal.
Change your rhythm, increase or soften the pressure, explore different areas in each session. Tapping is ideal as foreplay or between two types of stimulation, helping arousal build gradually.
5) Edging: the art of making pleasure last
Want to make pleasure last and intensify orgasm? Edging involves getting close to orgasm, then easing off stimulation before starting again. This game of control builds patience… and often delivers an explosive finish.
The benefits are numerous:
Manage ejaculation better
Experience noticeably stronger orgasms
Mastering the build-up of pleasure and multiplying sensations
Build up the intensity, then stop just before the point of no return. Breathe deeply, wait a few moments, then start again: repeat as many times as possible. Pleasure rises, subsides, then builds again until the climax.
6) Change position
On your stomach, on your back, sitting or standing? By changing position, a whole world of new sensations opens up to you. Lying on your back encourages complete relaxation, ideal for unwinding and letting go.
Try lying on your stomach too, with your pelvis slightly raised: the pressure created on the penis recalls the sensations of penetration. Sitting or standing positions, meanwhile, engage more muscles and can sometimes intensify tension. The key is to dare to vary, notice what you enjoy… and do it again.
7) Boost sensations with the family jewels
Massaging your testicles during masturbation can intensify pleasure by stimulating the nerve endings in this sensitive area. Better still, these caresses can also increase blood flow, making sensations more intense and longer-lasting.
One tip: massage yourself gently to avoid any pain or injury!
8) Switching hands
Your dominant hand may feel reassuring, but the other can hold plenty of surprises… Switching hands multiplies sensations through differences in strength, dexterity or pressure.
Play with this change midway through or towards the end of a session, or even by using both hands at once: one for the glans, the other for the base, alternating or simultaneously. A great way to break up the routine by engaging new nerve connections.
9) The tunnel technique
Bring both hands together to form a tunnel around your penis: the double grip provides enveloping stimulation, different from a simple classic grip. Slide your hands one after the other, varying the pressure of your palms and the movement of your fingers.
Ideal with a lubricant or warming gel, this cocooning gesture invites creativity: tighten on the inside, loosen on the outside, vary the speeds… And let pleasure build gently.
10) The spiral
Fancy a twisting effect? The spiral technique involves gently rotating your hand around the penis while sliding it from the base to the tip. The range and speed of rotation vary according to your preferences and how sensitive you feel at the time.
Spice things up a little more by stimulating other areas at the same time: the testicles, the frenulum beneath the glans or the perineum.
A simple change of technique, and you’re guaranteed to discover sensations you may never have imagined!
11) The warm flannel
The warm flannel is an ideal ally for a realistic, relaxing session: warm a flannel with lukewarm water (above all, not scalding!), lubricate your penis and wrap it in the flannel before sliding it up and down.
Heat and humidity bring the sensation closer to that of intercourse while relaxing the skin. Perfect for trying new textures and taking care of yourself, alone and at ease.
12) Explore your prostate: a must!
Prostate stimulation is your gateway to unexpected sensations. All it takes is a well-lubricated finger or a dedicated sex toy to gently massage the famous “pleasure gland”, a few centimetres inside the anus.
Prostate pleasure is your ticket to powerful orgasms, sometimes without ejaculation, or heightened sensations when stimulating the penis at the same time. The key words here? Gentleness, patience and respect for your limits.
A few practical tips for exploring the prostate safely:
Relax, take your time
Plenty of lubricant: your best friend
Choose accessories designed for this purpose and easy to sterilise
Never push yourself; listen to your body
Also consider suitable equipment, such as an ergonomic, easy-to-clean massager. (ONY’s P-spot massager Explo is perfectly suited to this, for safe and hygienic pleasure.)
It cannot be said often enough: trying new masturbation techniques lets you vary your pleasures and break free from routine. Sometimes, it does not take much: just the courage to make a change, add an accessory or try a new position… and your whole experience takes on a new dimension!
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1) Choosing the lubricant: your pleasure ally
If there were one secret to elevating every male masturbation session, a good lubricant would win hands down. Too often overlooked, it makes all the difference: whether you favour quick sessions or prolonged pleasure, adding lubricant optimises movement, reduces friction and keeps discomfort at bay, for a much gentler experience.
With a well-chosen gel, discovering new techniques becomes natural and fluid, where “dryness” can sometimes hold back creativity. It extends playtime, helps vary the rhythm and opens the door to unique sensations. In practical terms: water-based for maximum compatibility, especially with sex toys; silicone-based for those seeking unrivalled, long-lasting glide.
Making lubricant part of your routine is probably one of the most effective ways to boost pleasure and explore different masturbation techniques, whether solo or with a partner.
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Key takeaways on the different male masturbation techniques
Trying different male masturbation techniques goes far beyond the simple pleasure of novelty. Above all, it is the ideal way to better understand your desires, boost your sensations and break free from monotony.
By trying new practices or adopting quality accessories, every man can redefine his intimate moments and draw ever-renewed pleasure from them. The important thing is to give yourself the freedom to try, truly listen to your body and explore every dimension of pleasure, without pressure or taboo.
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Answers to your questions about masturbation techniques
Why is it important to vary your masturbation techniques?
Varying your masturbation techniques helps break free from routine, reignite arousal and discover new sources of pleasure. It also helps you better understand your body and maintain a more fulfilling sex life over time.
Is it normal to get bored with your usual way of masturbating?
Yes, that is perfectly normal. Many men develop mechanical habits over time, which can reduce the intensity of pleasure. Changing your rhythm, position or technique can breathe new life into your intimate moments.
Are accessories really useful for male masturbation?
Accessories and sex toys can greatly enrich the experience by offering sensations that are difficult to recreate with the hand alone. They encourage exploration, prolong pleasure and help break the monotony.
Is prostate stimulation accessible to all men?
Yes, provided you proceed gently, patiently and with a good lubricant. Prostate stimulation can offer very intense sensations, but it should always be done while respecting your limits and using suitable equipment.
Is lubricant really essential for exploring new techniques?
The lubricant is not essential, but it is highly recommended. It improves comfort, reduces friction and allows you to explore more movements and techniques without discomfort, while intensifying sensations
Julie from ONY
I'm Julie, welcome to the ONY blog! As a passionate writer, I've been writing about sexuality for several years. I love experimenting, testing and exploring desire in all its forms. My articles are mainly inspired by my own experiences and real-life conversations. Naturally curious, I love it when words arouse as much as pleasure does....
[1] Source: éIFOP study from 2027 for the website le-plaisir-feminin.com. Sample of 913 women aged 18 to 69, drawn from a sample of 2,011 people, representative of the French population aged 18 and over. The sample’s representativeness was ensured using the quota method. Interviews were conducted via an online self-administered questionnaire (CAWI – Computer Assisted Web Interviewing) from 15 to 16 June 2017.
[2] Source: survey conducted by the Womanizer brand and reported by Cosmopolitan.
