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11 Best Male Masturbators and Strokers for a Solo Sex Upgrade

Ditch the lotion.

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If you start feeling like your alone time has lost its zing after a few too many sessions, it’s time to look beyond your hand and bottle of drug store lotion. It's time to level up your gooning arsenal. One such option? Prostate massagers. (Straight men, trust us on that one.) A more introductory option? A trusted partner you can have fun and experiment with... Oh, and a low stakes option? Masturbators for men, commonly called strokers these days.

Sorry to make the joke that male sex toys, like male masturbators, are only for dweebs who can’t get laid. Truthfully, that's lazy coming from us, a sex positive men's magazine. That kind of thinking is just as lame as the "I'm allergic to latex," condoms excuse. Better sex doesn't always require a partner. Masturbators should never replace human touch, but working solo can actually make you a better partner when other people get involved. And, men deserve their own arsenal of fun bedroom toys. Open your mind.

Alright, ready? Here we have a rundown of the 11 best male masturbators, from traditional (very heterosexual) options like Fleshlights to vibrating gadgets that work their magic hands-free, and there's even some open-ended strokers for partner play. It's worth noting, each will pair well with a bottle of good lube, some nice visuals, or like I said, a partner. Let's get into it.

  • F1S V2 Pleasure Console

    Best Techy Masturbator

    Lelo F1S V2 Pleasure Console

    $172 at LELO
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  • Head Master Double Texture

    Best First Stroker

    Lovehoney Head Master Double Texture

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  • Solo Essential Guybrator

    Best Hands-Free Masturbator

    Pulse Solo Essential Guybrator

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  • Turbo Thrust

    The OG of Male Masturbators

    Fleshlight Turbo Thrust

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  • Cobra Libre II

    Best Targeted Masturbator

    Fun Factory Cobra Libre II

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Best Techy Masturbator

Lelo F1S V2 Pleasure Console

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Best Techy Masturbator

Lelo F1S V2 Pleasure Console

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$172 at LELO
Pros
  • A bunch of tech and data
  • Insanely customizable
Cons
  • A bit more than some want, or need

Lelo's Pleasure Console has 10 sensitive sensors inside the sleeve to provide feedback on speed, stamina, and skill straight to the Lelo app for a completely customizable experience. That'll either sound terrifying or thrilling. Act accordingly.

Best First Stroker

Lovehoney Head Master Double Texture

Head Master Double Texture
Best First Stroker

Lovehoney Head Master Double Texture

Pros
  • Works solo or with a partner
  • Easy to clean
  • Dual textured
Cons
  • A bit simple, if you need anything more

The issue with a lot of strokers is that they encourage solo sex too much. Yes, sometimes you need to get it in alone, but your Blowjob Simulator 4000 shouldn't be so techy it replaces real human touch.

Lovehoney's Head Master is our answer, because it's perfect as a blowjob enhancer or a solo time stroker. It's cheap, reversible, and easy to clean. It makes a great first stroker or a nice couples toy.

Best Hands-Free Masturbator

Pulse Solo Essential Guybrator

Solo Essential Guybrator
Best Hands-Free Masturbator

Pulse Solo Essential Guybrator

Pros
  • Hands free is unique in the male sex toy world
Cons
  • The sensation of going hands free takes some getting used to

Climaxing without needing to stroke manually doesn't require Cirque du Soleil skills. This "guybrator" will do the trick. Trust us, just hands off your...

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The OG of Male Masturbators

Fleshlight Turbo Thrust

Turbo Thrust
The OG of Male Masturbators

Fleshlight Turbo Thrust

Pros
  • Affordable
  • Classic, easy to use design
  • Some serious grip upgrades
Cons
  • That blue ice color is ugly

The devil is in the detail with this oral sex simulator. It goes for extremely life-like in its recreation with the exception of one detail: you can manually adjust the suction level.

Best Targeted Masturbator

Fun Factory Cobra Libre II

Cobra Libre II
Best Targeted Masturbator

Fun Factory Cobra Libre II

Pros
  • Whisper quiet vibraton
  • Nice ergonomic holding position
Cons
  • Pricey

Targeted stimulation and quiet enough to not intrude on your imagination. Plus, look-wise, you can just tell any unsolicited house guest that it's a high-tech smart mouse.

Best Textured Masturbator

TENGA Flip Hole Masturbator

Flip Hole Masturbator
Best Textured Masturbator

TENGA Flip Hole Masturbator

Pros
  • Quite discreet
  • The full vibration is really incredible
  • Easy to open up and clean
Cons
  • There's a lot going on in there, almost too much

On the outside, this device looks sleek and very high-tech. But when you flip it open, it looks like, holy shit I'm supposed to put that where?! Every centimeter inside is tightly packed with just about any stimulant you can think of—ribs, nubs, gates, flaps, pumps—to blow your mind.

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Best Male Masturbator for Edging

Lovehoney Blowmotion Warming Male Masturbator

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Best Male Masturbator for Edging

Lovehoney Blowmotion Warming Male Masturbator

Pros
  • A ton of settings to keep things interesting
  • Good price
  • Great size for edging
Cons
  • Head-only stimulation

When you're edging, the focus is always on the head of your penis. You want something that is quick-on, quick-off so you (or, ideally, a partner) can take yourself all the way to the edge, quickly cut the fun and take you back a bit. For that, this little warming masturbator has six vibration modes, the ability to be squeezed, and a short 3.5 inch chamber. It's the perfect tool.

Best Traditional Masturbator

Adam & Eve Satisfyer Men Classic

Satisfyer Men Classic
Best Traditional Masturbator

Adam & Eve Satisfyer Men Classic

Pros
  • Adjustable pressure on the inside
  • Great price
Cons
  • As with any of the fleshlight-styles... it's a bit much

I mean you see it. Simple as that. But upon experimentation, more nuance is revealed. Of the adjustable inner pressure regulator. Of the grooved texture. And more, plus it's cost-effective.

Best Masturbator for Couples

Fun Factory Manta Vibrating Stroker

Manta Vibrating Stroker
Best Masturbator for Couples

Fun Factory Manta Vibrating Stroker

Pros
  • Open design and ergonomic handle
  • Great for couples
Cons
  • High price tag

Manta will hit the spot—wherever that is for you. (It's "ergonomic," shall we say.) Even better, it's designed for couples play, to turn moments up with Your someone up a notch.

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Maude Band

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Maude Band

Pros
  • Great for solo or partner sex
  • Easy to use
  • 5 different vibration speeds
Cons
  • Not a stroker, sorry about that

I've said this a few times here, but let me do it one final time: Don't let a stroker or masturbator replace a real-world sex life. If you think a full-entry masturbator is too much for you, consider a vibrating cock ring.

This one from Maude looks good, is easy to use, and it's got life-changing vibration levels. It'll give you the best solo sex of your life, but it's equally as useful in bed with a partner.

Best Male Masturbator for Travel

Arcwave Voy Compact

Voy Compact
Best Male Masturbator for Travel

Arcwave Voy Compact

Pros
  • Lightweight and easy to pack
  • Plenty of different pressure settings
Cons
  • Not as all-encompassing as larger masturbators

On the go? Or just low on space and looking for something that stores easy? Arcwave's Voy Compact is a great lowkey option with an easily storable shape. It's only about 3.5 inches tall, but since it's open-ended, the Voy Compact can accompany any length. As for girth, Arcwave uses an ingenious Tightness Adjustment System with eight different pressure settings, which will accommodate just about anyone.

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