Cock rings

First of all, she’s got a lotta names, honey. Known as a cock ring, stamina ring, love ring, or c-ring, this toy is designed to keep blood from flowing back down from the penis. This gives you a longer-lasting, harder erection and can offer mutual pleasure during penetrative sex.

Most cock rings have a textured, forward-facing vibrating protrusion that stimulates the clitoris during partnered sex, while others focus stimulation on the balls, anus, or perineum to thrill the wearer.

Typically made from stretchy materials like silicone, cock rings are easy to wear (so long as you go lube first). Put it on while you’re flaccid. As you grow harder, the ring will begin to feel nice as snug. It shouldn’t feel uncomfortably tight.

You can get cock rings in a few different styles, including rings that fit over the balls as well as the penis. Keeping those balls in place will also keep your ring in place, while offering a little extra exciting constriction. This is known as a cock and ball ring.

Like standard cock rings, cock and ball rings should be applied while you're flaccid. Slather plenty of water-based lube inside the rings and on yourself to make this easier. Slip your balls, one at a time, through the first ring. Once both balls are inside, slide the head of your penis through the other ring so that the cock rings surround your entire package.

Did I mention you can get vibrating ones? Oh yes. Vibrating cock rings stimulate both the wearer and their partner during penetrative sex. Like some dildos, some cock rings don’t vibrate on their own, but have a little pouch where you can slip in a bullet vibe.

Penis strokers and sleeves

Strokers are a go-to sex toy — with good reason. The basic idea is that you slip your penis (with plenty of water-based lube) into the toy and move it as fast or slow as you like. They’re easy to use but feel totally different to your hand, stimulating your penis from base to tip.

You’ve probably heard of the Fleshlight, which is beloved for its discreet design and textured insides. Technically, Fleshlight is a brand, but lots of people use the word to describe any male masturbator.

Let’s talk texture. Some strokers try to emulate the feeling of penetrating a vagina, anus, or mouth. You can even get them modelled on the vulva of specific star, like Violet Myers. They might be made with soft, hyper-realistic materials that feel just like skin. You can also get vibrating ones, warming ones and some vibrating warming ones. The male sex toy game really has had a glow up, lately.

Strokers are typically thought of as solo toys, but you can bring them in to partnered sex and foreplay. (I’m telling you, if you or your partner's jaw aches after 30 seconds of sucking, a stroker could be your new best friend). Check out some of the open-ended varieties like this reversible stroker, which leaves the tip of the penis exposed for licking or kissing.

You can also get penis sleeves and extenders, which are typically used for partnered sex. While some of them look similar to strokers, their main use is to make the penis feel longer or girthier. You can also use them to delay ejaculation since they reduce sensations for the wearer.