masturbate and are a little surprised to see his hand pumping at breakneck speed, that doesn’t mean you should follow his lead to a tee. Consider his actions a general framework, within which it’s your right and duty to add your own personal touch.
The Penis Can Withstand Some Pretty Rough Play
Ever seen Penis Puppetry? It’s a performance where guys get up on stage, whip out their “puppets,” and start bending, squashing, and all but tying them in knots to form hamburgers, Windsurfers, or whatever else they can imagine fashioning for their own and others’ amusement. Our point isn’t that you should book tickets to the show (although you should because it’s quality entertainment), but to prove to you beyond a doubt that a man’s genitals are sensitive but by no means delicate. That’s right, his genitals can be folded like origami, flattened like pancakes, and stretched like Silly Putty, no problem (well, maybe that’s pushing it a bit, but you get our point).
While a man’s genitals are especially pliable while in repose, hard-ons can also be gently bent (at the base) without adverse effects. Even the testicles aren’t as fragile as most people think. So if you’re treating his genitals with too much loving care and concern, you could be shortchanging your partner out of a range of lovely sensations. So don’t be afraid to push that penis around, test the boundaries, and see what he tells you is too much, rather than trying to second-guess where his pain threshold lies. As long as you proceed slowly and check in with him, you’ll be amazed where your creativity may take you, and how much he’ll enjoy it.
Balance Pace with Pressure
Sure, men may act like they could never get enough of you rubbing right where it counts. Still, too much stimulation will numb his nerve endings. To avoid going overboard, respect the yin and yang relationship between pace and pressure: The tighter your grip, the slower you should go; the looser your grasp, the faster your fingers should fly. And if you have been tending to the highly trafficked head and shaft for a while, give it some downtime to recharge and move on to another area of his anatomy. Play with his balls, stroke his pecs, or even (here’s a novel idea) head all the way up and give him a long, lusty kiss. Men dig the romantic, mushy stuff much more than they’ll ever let on.
Sex and Drugs Don’t Mix
Whether he’s had a few beers, a bong hit, or something stronger as a prelude to your evening à deux, just know that while most of these substances may loosen inhibitions, they can also slow circulation (which is why, as you have probably noticed, men have a hard time getting it up when they’re drunk). Smoking also stems blood flow, and even prescription medications—most notably antidepressants—can throw a wrench in his ability to get it up, keep it up, or move it on out. If he suspects his meds are slowing him down, he can talk to his doctor about switching to a drug with fewer sexual side effects.
Experiment with Different Positions
There’s more than one way to situate yourselves during the hands-on action, and each has its charms. Here are some ideas on how to get comfortable:
He lies on his back with his legs together while you straddle his thighs. He can also spread his legs and have you kneel between them, which allows for better access to his testicles and anus.
He lies on his back with his legs raised and the backs of his knees or his feet on your shoulders while you sit on the mattress below his butt with your legs spread in a V to each side of his body. Since his rear end is elevated, this offers even better access to his nuts and bolts out back.
He sits and you are seated next to him or kneeling between his legs—an especially adoring pose from his vantage point since it makes him feel like a king.
He stands and you sit or kneel in front of him. Since this position forces him to tense his thighs and buttocks, this can add oomph to