Stroking your cock doesn’t require much equipment, at its most basic. If it did, you wouldn’t have been doing it the same way for so long! But what happens when you get tired of just doing the same old way? Some of you explore new techniques; others read up on enhancing your fantasies. And some of you … well, you get “stuck.” Follow this checklist to improve your next jerk-off session (or bring some of these items to your next guided masturbation call!). To coin a phrase, “Something tried, something true, nothing dried, Let’s screw!”

Slippery When Wet – Lube

Friction is everything, but sometimes it can be too much of a good thing. Finding a good quality lube to go with your cock stroking is one of the most critical pieces of the process that gets overlooked. You would be surprised how many of my callers tell me they’ve never tried lube, and less amazed by how many of them then come back and tell me how amazing the difference is once they’ve tried it.

Several years ago, Men’s Health released an article on choosing the perfect lube for your penis. While their article was geared towards overall reasons to use lube, they did have a portion dedicated to masturbation. Their recommended lube is one I also put at the top of my list; Boy Butter. It’s easy clean-up, lasts a good, long while for those extended sessions, and has a reasonable price-tag. It’s also mostly chemical-free for those of us with sensitivities. If you don’t want to order online, you can always go to the local drugstore and pick up a mass-market product, but be aware of what you’re grabbing. Water-based lubes are easy to clean up, but they dry out surprisingly fast (I know … water that dries??), while oil-based lubes are just sticky and gloppy messes you have to be careful not to get onto anything. Silicone lube is nice, but again, they can get messy, so use them sparingly.

Get A Grip – Technique

So you have the slick, now let’s talk about technique. I mean, sure, you can grab hold and go to town, but you’ve been doing that, and there’s a reason you are here. There’s more to it than just back and forth, up and down! When you place a call to your phone sex mistress (or do it on your own!) you can discover a whole new world of twist, turn, tug, and tighten. Did you know you can get off just by rubbing the head of your cock? It doesn’t happen quickly, but the sensation is one you’ll never forget (okay so it’s technically a version of edge play. Sue me; I like teasing).  Sure, the up and down is easy, but with a little practice, so can some of the newer techniques. Ever try just using a few fingers, but increasing the pressure? How about palming the shaft while you pump your hips?

Clean Up – Aisle YOU

It never fails. The moment after you cum, you go to reach for something to clean up and … all you have is your underwear. Or a shirt you stripped off. Of course, you’re going to do laundry, but you’re never going to not think of that article of clothing as being “something you came on.” Do yourself a favor and grab a towel, a wet-nap, or even some tissue before the main event. It makes your life easier and saves you on laundry soap!