The Complete Masturbator Buying Guide: Strokers, Cups, and Everything In Between

Male masturbators have come a long way from the old adult magazines hidden under the bed. Today's market offers everything from compact strokers to app-controlled automatic machines. If you have been curious but overwhelmed by the options, this guide breaks it all down.

Types of Male Masturbators

• Pocket pussies / strokers -- The most common category. Compact, sleeve-shaped toys with textured interiors. Range from simple single-layer designs to complex multi-texture chambers.
• Automatic / auto-strokers -- Motorized units that provide hands-free thrusting or stroking motion. The Gawk Gawk series is the most well-known. Premium models can simulate oral, vaginal, and anal penetration patterns.
• Telescopic cups -- Extend and contract automatically, mimicking penetration with internal textures. Great for those who want automatic stimulation without a sleeve.
• Butt plugs and prostate massagers -- While technically anal toys, many men use them for stroking as the perineum and anal sphincter are highly sensitive.

What to Look For

Texture is the most important factor. Open-ended strokers let you control pressure by how hard you grip. Closed-end cups create suction and pressure automatically. Material quality matters most -- medical-grade silicone and TPE are the main options, with silicone being more durable.