In This Guide
Sex toys for men are a significantly underserved category — the market has historically focused on women's products, leaving a narrower but growing range for men. This guide covers the categories that consistently deliver, with honest recommendations in each.
Masturbation sleeves and strokers
A masturbation sleeve is a hollow, textured tube that the penis is inserted into. The interior texture creates friction during movement, producing significantly more varied stimulation than a bare hand.
The range is enormous: simple TPE sleeves with internal texture, vibrating sleeves, app-controlled devices, and high-tech sonic vibration devices. The Vedo Hummer 2.0 is an excellent entry point — rechargeable, vibrating, good quality. The Lelo F1S V2X is the category's premium option: sonic vibration technology that creates a qualitatively different sensation from standard vibration.
For app-controlled long-distance options, Lovense Max 2 syncs with compatible Lovense toys — both partners feel each other's movements in real time.
Cock rings
A cock ring sits at the base of the penis, limiting blood outflow and maintaining a firmer erection for longer. Vibrating cock rings add a motor — typically positioned against the clitoris of a partner during penetrative sex, or against the perineum for solo use.
The We-Vibe Verge is the best option in this category: flexible, powerful, app-controlled, and designed for both solo and partnered use. The Je Joue Mio is a strong budget-level alternative with a particularly quiet motor.
A ring that maintains firmness by limiting blood outflow is a non-pharmaceutical support for men who have difficulty maintaining an erection. Not a treatment — a practical tool.
Prostate massagers
The prostate — accessible internally via the rectum, 2–3 inches in, toward the navel — has a very high density of nerve endings. Internal prostate stimulation produces an intense, qualitatively different sensation from any other form of stimulation. Many men describe first experiencing prostate orgasm as a revelation.
The LELO HUGO 2 is the category standard: app-controlled, dual vibrating motors (one in the tip, one at the perineum attachment), medical-grade silicone. The Aneros Helix Syn V is the best non-motorised option — designed for hands-free internal massage during movement or Kegel exercises.
Anal toys
Anal plugs and beads are the entry point to anal play. A small plug worn during masturbation or sex adds a sense of fullness and stimulates the anal nerve endings. We-Vibe Ditto+ is the recommended vibrating plug: remote-controlled, body-safe silicone, good motor quality.
For first-time anal play, the COLT Anal Trainer Kit includes three graduated plugs — starting very small and increasing in size — which is the right approach to building comfort at your own pace.
For couples
Couples sex toys used by men with a partner include vibrating cock rings (stimulates both partners during penetrative sex), penis sleeves (changes what the receiving partner feels), and app-controlled toys (remote stimulation during sex or at a distance).
See our full couples toy guide and penis sleeve guide for detail.
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FAQ
Are sex toys for men unusual?
No — male sex toys are a growing and completely normal category. Masturbation sleeves, prostate massagers, and cock rings are used by men across every demographic.
Will my partner be bothered if I use a sex toy?
Most partners respond positively when a toy is introduced collaboratively. Frame it as adding something to your shared experience rather than replacing anything.
What's the best first sex toy for a man?
A vibrating cock ring is the lowest barrier entry: simple to use, benefits both partners, no setup. A masturbation sleeve is the best solo-focused first purchase.
Is prostate massage safe?
Yes, with proper preparation and gentle approach. Use a toy designed specifically for this purpose (curved tip, flared base), plenty of lube, and go slowly.
