Novelty seems to be a factor in playing with a toy. For many readers, after a while the novelty wears off, and the person goes back to using hands.]
I usually don't use anything to help me reach orgasm, but a few weeks ago I found something that thoroughly surprised me. I was sitting in my room, playing bass and listening to some music good and loud on godly speakers when I noticed I was getting more than a little aroused. This was so surprising and a little embarrassing, because I was sitting on my bed talking to a platonic female friend. I was wondering if she was getting some of the feeling, too, and by the looks of it she was. Of course we never said anything about it, but for a long time we'd both like to turn up the EQ and let that bass resonate.
- age 15, Arizona
I have used sex toys. I started with a vibrating sleeve. When that no longer satisfied my needs, I purchased an inflatable doll. It worked okay if you masturbated before pumping the doll, but after about a dozen times, it just wasn't exciting enough. What's more, a couple times later, I had over-inflated the doll, and when I was about to ejaculate I put all my weight on it as I pushed in far. The doll burst. I no longer use toys.
- age 19, Pennsylvania
The mother of one of my wealthier friends owns a Sybian, a vibrating machine with a dildo you straddle. I was at her house a few months ago when her parents were gone, and she told me where her mother hides it. We were joking about it, and I asked if she would show me. I ended up talking her into letting me ride it to see what it was like (she went into another room while I did it). Oh my God! I put it at a high setting and I had three orgasms one on top of another – boom-boom-boom! I literally had a hard time walking after I got my clothes on and came back out. My friend ended up using it after we cleaned it up, and she let me watch her after I begged a little – she looked so adorable on it! Now she uses it when she gets the chance.
- age 15, Florida (female)
I frequently masturbate with Rubatex pipe insulation--the kind you insulate water or refrigerant piping with. It comes in many different diameters and thicknesses; I recommend a 3/4"-thick wall, but 1/2" will do if you can't find 3/4". It comes in 6-foot lengths, so it's great to lie on top of it. This keeps it from moving when you thrust in and out. It's very easy to clean up – just run water from the bathtub faucet through it. It's like real sex since it completely surrounds your penis, and because you're on top thrusting your hips. You can purchase it at hardware stores, but be careful. Hardware stores sometimes have open-cell stuff, which is very rough. The best place to buy the good stuff is a plumbing or refrigeration-supply store. Be sure to use plenty of lube!
- age 22, Kentucky
All I need are my hands – no need for any silly toys.
- age 15, Michigan
A friend and I bought a rubber, vagina-like tube and some lube at an adult store and masturbated each other with it. It came with a vibrator, too, and it felt great to hold it under the base of the penis and let it fly. We both agreed the orgasms we had using that were better than any others we'd had.
- age 19, Oregon
Recently I ordered an adult video through the mail and a male masturbation toy was included free. I was just going to toss it out, but instead I decided to try it. It had a latex sheath and a pump at one end which, when depressed, moved the sheath up and down along the penis (with plenty of lube, of course). I couldn't vary the pressure or stroke lengths, so I got rid of the pump and used only the lubed-up sheath under my grip. Great feeling, but my hands are still best.
- age 32, California
A couple of years ago I bought a fake vagina. It was real tight and felt awesome. Then it tore after repeated use, and I have since gone back to using my hand.
- age 18, Ohio
Sometimes I use an electric massager. My parents bought it for using on sore muscles. I was using it one day when my legs were sore from soccer practice. I soon found that holding it on the head of my penis felt awesome, and I ejaculated in less than a minute.
- age 14, New York
When I was a kid, my father threw away an old Ronson electric razor that had a vibrating cutting head. They weren't too sophisticated then; the whole razor would vibrate in your hand when it was turned on. I replaced the cutting head with a block of wood with a curved surface and created an *awesome* masturbation tool. However, it was so overpowering a sensation that I was afraid to use it very often. I'd bury it in among stored clothes for a while and then find it, use it, and put it away again. I'm sure it is still around somewhere – never could bring myself to toss it!
- age 51, New York
I've used a condom before. It helped me ejaculate 10 times faster, just by squeezing my penis, and it was like nothing I'd felt by masturbating normally. I also got a Sex-on-a-Stick in the mail. That was different, but it was good because I didn't have to use my hands.
- age 16, Colorado
I've used pillow edges, hairbrush handles, perfume bottles, strings of beads, a satin tie off a housecoat, shower heads, electric toothbrushes, soap, rubber gloves, various bottles, bananas, cucumbers, sweet corn (on the cob)...and a couple of massagers and a dildo in recent weeks.
- age 35, United Kingdom (female)
My advice: Don't waste your money on cheap things. Quality costs!
- age 17, Finland
I have something called "the Sleeve." I got it a couple of years ago at a sex-toy party. It is made of rubber and looks like a hollowed-out penis. It serves two purposes: (1) it can be put over your penis like a glove to serve as an extension (it adds girth and an inch or two of length); (2) you can fill the inside with lotion or oil and put it over your penis. It's great to masturbate with. Once you get all the air out of "the sleeve" it grips your penis and creates a sucking sensation as you slide it up and down. It was less than $10 and can probably be purchased at most video shops. Mine's pink!
- age 38, Texas
I remember when I was about 11 or 12 I discovered this muscle-relaxing vibrator called "Oscar." I was just messing around and ran it over my penis. It felt good, so I took off my clothes and masturbated to orgasm. After that I started using it fairly regularly. I still use it once in a while. Sometimes I think it actually causes a more intense orgasm, and sometimes more semen comes out.
- age 15, Pennsylvania
I was working by myself, rehabilitating an old house. While using an electric sander I accidentally brushed it against the crotch of my pants. It was a great sensation! Deciding to experiment, I took the sandpaper off, unzipped my pants, and pressed the pad directly against the head of my penis. When I turned on the sander I had the most *incredible* sensation. I liked it so much (and being alone on the job) I took off all my clothes and lay on the floor amidst all the clutter. I soon had an awesome, copious, body-warping orgasm. I could never look at that sander quite the same way again!
- age 35, Washington
My ex-boyfriend bought me a vibrating dildo as a gag gift. One day I tried it, and it felt so good. I could feel the vibrations inside me, and it vibrated my clitoris as well. It was an awesome, multiple orgasm. Since then I have gotten more vibrators – fancy ones. I like see how many orgasms I can have in a session.
- age 14, Georgia (female)
The only real "toys" I've used have been stuffed animals, except for one inflatable woman my best friend got from his cousin but was too embarrassed to use. I must admit, I cracked up when he received it. Since I enjoyed the joke so much, he gave it to me. A few nights later I was really horny, so I opened it up, and after inflating it put myself inside the "vagina." I was quite surprised to find that it felt incredible! After I stop giggling at the thought of using a sex toy, I really enjoyed it and ended up going all the way with it. To tell you the truth, I highly recommend them! Even though it feels kind of stupid at first, believe me – it feels incredible when you ejaculate into it, almost like sex.
- age 17, Connecticut
Is a pillow considered a device?
- age 19, Canada
I bought a masturbation toy in an Adam & Eve magazine called "the Virgin." It's a 4 1/2" pink sleeve with a vibrating ball at the end, and the other end is shaped like the outside of a vagina. The first time you use it you have to break the latex "hymen." I like to use it only when I use a condom and *lots* of lube. But when I do, it is great. It feels a lot better (or different, I guess) than using my hand, and my orgasm seems to be a lot stronger with it. The only thing I would like to have instead is one that you don't have to hold, so you can simulate sex without using your hands at all.
- age 19, Ohio
No – not because I don't want to, but because I'm afraid my parents would find it.
- age 18, Illinois
I once bought a sex doll with a vibrating vagina. I used it about three times. The doll did not work very well, so I threw it away. It was a huge waste of money.
- age 17, California
Yeah, my mom has a Garfield back massager for when she has cramps. (She has some bad back problems.) Late one night when I was alone, I found another great use for Garfield. I would rest one of the vibrating paws on the tip of my penis and turn it on. That was a great orgasm.
- age 15, Delaware
I've used several items on different parts of my body, but in keeping with the topic "at hand" (pun intended) I have occasionally used a vibrating massage device (not a vibrator, though) on my penis while masturbating. The vibration is great, as is the heat – up to a point.
- age 35, Florida
I don't need any toys when I've got two hands.
- age 17, Georgia
If I could I would. I just don't have enough resources to get anything like that.
- age 15, New York
Does the Victoria's Secret catalog count as a sex toy?
- age 16, California
I have used a water wing to help me masturbate by lubing it with some water and soup.
- age 19, Canada
No, and I don't think I ever will. I think masturbation should be done in a natural way. I've always thought masturbation was a simulation of intercourse. Using my hands or bed with maybe a little lube is good enough for me. I don't think I could simulate intercourse with something artificial.
- age 16, Georgia
My mom had one of those vibrating back massagers. When I was a randy teen I figured out another use for it. The orgasms this thing produced were quite intense, as I found it very easy to control the amount of sensation produced. I used it so much I burned out the motor, causing a somewhat embarrassing situation.
- age 33, California
On occasion I have used a vibrator. It has adjustable speeds and works quite well. The only problem is that if I use it for prolonged periods of time, it make my penis head kind of sore. Aside from that, I have found that it delivers very powerful orgasms.
- age 14, New York
I like to use Vaseline to lubricate my penis while masturbating; it makes me orgasm a lot bigger and faster. Sometimes I take those big Gatorade bottles and stick my penis in there and move it up and down. Then after I ejaculate I like to take a small sip...naw, just kidding – I can't even stand thinking about drinking sperm. Yucky!
- age 16, Washington
I think masturbation is good enough without any artificial aids. I can't really see the point.
- age 13, England
The most effective device I ever used was a piece of bubble wrap (plastic packing material). I lubed up the bubble wrap and my penis with baby oil; then I folded the sheet and inserted it under a chair cushion with the open ends hanging out. I could then insert my penis and pump away. The bubbles made for a most stimulating and satisfying texture.
- age 57, New Jersey
A few years ago on vacation in Europe, I got adventurous and wandered into a sex shop. I got really interested in the butt plugs, since I had just discovered sticking my finger in my anus while I masturbated. So I bought a small vibrating plug and had quite a good time with it for a few days. I didn't bring it back with me, though, because I didn't want to have to explain anything to nosy customs agents!
- age 32, Virginia
I've used some videos and magazines, but never a sex toy. Besides, I can never get my hands on one. The closest to a sex toy I've used is a towel I guess – just hump it.
- age 14, California
When I was younger and continuously horny, I began to make lists of things to try out while masturbating. (I'm very organized.) I tried just about anything, including hand massagers, the water jet from the pool filter, and the suction hose for the pool vacuum. (WARNING: Don't try this at home. I swelled up for a week and had a flaming orange, engorged penis. It hurt!) I'm not even counting the various pieces of clothing I have used. These days I stick to the trusty old dildo if I'm gonna venture past my hand. I have two – the smaller, easier to handle (and glow in the dark) model, and the big-enough-to-need-a-handle size that I use if I'm really bored and have time to work it in.
- age 31, Georgia
When I was in junior high I discovered my mother's vibrator in her underwear drawer. I would crank it up to full speed, hold it tight against my scrotum, the underside of my hard penis, or especially against my perineum [crotch] while using the other hand to stroke my shaft with silk panties. Occasionally I would get on all fours, insert the tip an inch or two into my anus, and masturbate to a tremendous orgasm.
- age 25, Canada
I discovered a wonderful masturbation technique, if a tub shower counts. I get the shower pretty warm, get the shower head adjusted until the water falls about halfway tub length (by your height), and turn out the lights. I start this before I get a erection. Then I lie down so the water is falling on my genital area. (It kind of hurts at first, but I get an erection soon and the pain goes away.) Then I masturbate. Talk about blowing a load – it's very erotic.
- age 20, Ohio
I used a hand puppet of Lambchop when I was younger.
- age 18, Minnesota
I've always tried to have my masturbation sessions simulate intercourse as much as possible. I'm sorry, but my hand just doesn't do that. I've used an artificial vagina for several years. I tried some that ripped up after only a few sessions, but the one I have now is very durable. It came with a bulb and tube, so you could add additional lubricant during your session, but that was very messy, and I soon cut the tube off. I lube it up with Aqua Lube, which works very well. (K-Y and Vaseline are too heavy, and Astroglide is too light.) I realize most JackinWorld readers can't buy such a product – and even if they could acquire it, they wouldn't want to be caught with it. But after using the masturbator, I never, ever want to use my hand again.
- age 40, Colorado
I used my cousin's vibrator (she's 24) while I was staying at her house. By experimenting I found I could have amazing orgasms by holding it onto my testicles while masturbating, or just holding it on the penis head and lying perfectly still until I had an orgasm. It was *incredible!* I can only imagine how great it is for her!
- age 17, Colorado
I've used two things, both homemade. The first is just putting one condom over another and filling the space between them with hot water. You then roll together the bands at the base to seal it and hold tight. It's really good, but try it in a bath and not anywhere water can't easily be cleaned up. The other was placing two sanitary pads in a toilet-roll tube (to make it tight and soft) and then putting on a well-lubricated condom and pumping into it. It's pretty close to the feeling of a vagina, especially if you microwave the lube a bit and have it really moist.
- age 16, Scotland
I have used several homemade devices such as the sponge vagina-simulator described in JackinExpert. I have also used condoms and sometimes a sock. I have never used an actual sex toy. Maybe some day I will.
- age 19, Belgium
I use the most amazing sex toy on earth! Multijointed articulation, automatically kept at a comfortable temperature, mixture of hard and soft textures, capable of infinitely variable stimulation levels from subtle to mind-blowing, totally silent in operation, easy to disguise in public without any risk of embarrassment, no batteries required. Yes, my right hand – the first and still the best
- age 47, New York