1. Beware of “unusual sensations.” If a man self-pleasures primarily by using stimulation that is very different from anything he’d experience with a sensual partner – for instance, vacuum hoses, Jacuzzi jets or a chokehold grip – then he may not be able to enjoy lovemaking with a partner as much as he could, or even at all.

When the male organ is repeatedly subjected to these “unusual sensations” to bring about release, it can become trained to only respond to such sensations. That means a partner’s touch, mouth and body may not be able to invoke pleasure, firmness and seed from the otherwise-trained male organ. This can create significant relationship problems, along with hurting a man’s self-esteem.

2. Try different techniques. Men generally have their preferred grip and rhythmic patterns down by the time they enter adulthood, but why not try something new? Some alternative methods men may not have considered include:

• Lubing up the palm and rubbing the tip against it
• Focusing on the base of the male organ
• Edging – bringing oneself to the brink of release, then stopping, then starting again, and so on three or four times before allowing release
• Tugging gently on the balls just before and during release

These different sensations may lead to a different level of pleasure – well worth the experiment!

3. Take it easy with the hardcore visuals. Some men find, upon reflection, that the videos and pictures they use when cranking may have escalated on the hardcore factor over time. If a man relies solely on such materials, he is training his male organ to respond sensually to such things. When it comes to actual partner lovemaking, he isn’t likely to recreate the scenarios in extreme videos and images, and therefore may find himself incapable of full sensual pleasure with a person in the flesh.

4. Try some toys. Sensual toys certainly aren’t just for women. Some men enjoy posterior stimulation and would benefit from a male organ replica, vibrator or beads. Other men may prefer to simulate a female organ with a purchased toy like the fleshlight; others may want to take a DIY approach. Here are a few homemade options:

• Put barrier protection inside a cardboard toilet paper or paper towel tube.
• Wet two sponges in warm water and fit them into a cup.
• Fill a plastic baggie with lube and stick it between couch cushions.
• Roll down the cuff of a sock, put a medical glove inside it, fill the glove with lube and go to town.

Toys like these can give men a new experience and are easy to make with things that are lying around the house.

5. Use lube. Some men love the dry rub – and this can be fine for men who produce ample natural lubrication. But for most, additional lubrication is key to preventing dry, chafed and sore manhood skin. This can result even from self-pleasuring with lubrication, though. Along with using lube, men can apply a moisturizer to their members after showering so that their skin is going into the session thoroughly hydrated. A male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) is an ideal option for men in need of a boost in the skin condition department.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men’s health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.

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