{"id":18461,"date":"2017-12-13T08:12:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T08:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=18461"},"modified":"2024-07-13T07:45:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T05:45:17","slug":"dismantling-stigma-surrounding-masturbation-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/dismantling-stigma-surrounding-masturbation-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Boy Toys: Dismantling the Stigma Surrounding Masturbation Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s the big deal about guys using sex toys, particularly male masturbators, cups and sleeves? Well, it depends who you ask.<\/span><\/p>\n

The silence surrounding <\/span>female masturbation<\/span><\/a> has certainly done its damage to how we think about female pleasure, but thanks to something of a self-pleasure revolution (that we were happy to be part of), more and more people think of female masturbation as no big deal, or in fact, very normal and pretty awesome.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, while attitudes toward <\/span>male masturbation<\/span><\/a> as a fact of life have long been held, there has also been a somewhat pervasive idea that it\u2019s something to laugh about \u2013 or worse, that it\u2019s somehow pathetic. This stigma sticks particularly to the use of sex toys, and is one that we\u2019re just as keen to dismantle.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Big Deal?<\/h2>\n

If we were going to get into the business of adult picture books, we would call our first one \u2018Everybody Masturbates.\u2019 Or at least, a majority of people do. How often and <\/span>how exactly they go about pursuing their solo sexual satisfaction<\/span><\/a> \u2013 now that can vary a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n

We can speak first hand when it comes to t<\/span>he popularity of prostate massagers<\/span><\/a> and yet when it comes to a certain type of male sex toy \u2013 referred to colloquially as everything from \u2018pocket pussies\u2019 to a truck driver\u2019s best friend \u2013 there is an odd prevalence of the idea that if your hand works fine, purchasing a product like this is somehow indicative that the user is \u2018too invested\u2019 in their masturbation (read: weird).<\/span><\/p>\n

Quite honestly, you could apply the same logic to anything \u2013 someone who dyes their hair is \u2018too invested\u2019 in how they look, when their natural color is just fine, for example. You really don\u2019t need any other justification other than the fact that it feels good \u2013 some people are willing to spend a little extra time and effort to feel good and some aren\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n

(By the way, this says nothing of the fact that assuming everyone has the same masturbation ability when it comes to using their hands \u2013 <\/b>sex when you have grip or mobility issues<\/b><\/a> is certainly not impossible, just sometimes extra creative!)<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Eggs, Sleeves & Cups<\/h2>\n

Right, so now that you\u2019re convinced that judgments about how people masturbate and whether they use toys or not have no business being in your bedroom, let\u2019s talk about the different types of toys are available.<\/span><\/p>\n

The term \u2018male masturbator\u2019 is often used as an umbrella term to refer to a wide range of sex toys designed to for the user to put their penis into while masturbating. They use a variety of textures and pressures to mimic your orifice of choice, and voila!<\/span><\/p>\n

However, that particular style of masturbation sleeve that you may be used to seeing, with a rigid outer casing and a squishy, removable inside, has some definite drawbacks. For one, many of them are quite heavy, and quite expensive. If you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019d like the sensation of masturbation toy like this, we\u2019d suggest checking out masturbation eggs \u2013 they\u2019re small squishy \u2018eggs\u2019 that are designed for single use (you can clean them but they won\u2019t hold up to that many uses).<\/span><\/p>\n

If your previous experience with sex toys has been with those of the <\/span>vibrating massager<\/span><\/a> variety with a partner, and you wish you could have something like that, but designed for your body, then you\u2019re in luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Next Step in Male Sex Toy Tech<\/h2>\n

The <\/span>F1S Prototype<\/span> and the <\/span>F1S Developer\u2019s Kit<\/span><\/a> are the latest pleasure innovations from LELO and they\u2019re ready to rock your world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the huge splash that SONA made last year, LELO fans have been clamoring to see the same sonic wave sensations (SenSonic\u2122 technology) and Cruise Control<\/a> in a product made for men. Not only do both satisfy that exact desire, the F1S can be connected to your smartphone by Bluetooth, and a LELO app which adds an extra immersive experience to male pleasure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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