Even the most enjoyable activity can become a little mundane or routine after too long a time with no variation or surprise. No matter how much one enjoys one’s home, it’s nice to take a little vacation to another place just for a change of scene. And likewise, changing the scene where self-pleasuring is concerned can have its benefits. While there are many different techniques a guy can employ, most tend to stick with one tried-and-true one when self-stimulating. Simply changing up techniques shouldn’t damage one’s male organ health (unless, say, boiling oil is involved in the switch-up), so why not consider a little self-pleasuring makeover?

Tried and true

For most men, the favored way to self-gratify is to grip the member in the dominant hand (usually the right), make a fairly tight but not too tight grip and pump up and down – hopefully while using some lubrication to keep from rubbing the manhood raw. But there are plenty of different techniques to try to add a little variety.

Some of these techniques are simplicity itself and require only slight adjustments. For example, rather than using the dominant hand, why not wrap the palm of the other hand around the member and stroke? Or why not alternate, and use one hand for a few strokes and then the other? Or what happens if one puts both hands together, forming one “fist” and self-stimulates that way?

But, wait – there are more simple variations as well. If a guy tends to pump up and down the whole length of his shaft, perhaps he wants to focus more on one section – such as the head perhaps? Or if he already focuses pretty much on one portion of the member, go in for a full-shaft pump, or focus on another section?

And if he tends to exert a pretty tight grip on the manhood, how about lightly stroking the manhood, using just the merest touch of the hand? Or if one really pounds away at great speed, try slowing things down (or vice versa).

More different

Want something a little more different than that? How about not using the bare hands at all? Many guys like experimenting with self-gratifying while wearing gloves. The difference between the texture of a bare hand and a glove can be quite profound – and gloves come in many different textures (latex, cotton, wool, knit, leather, etc.) Or if gloves are not appealing, how about a silk scarf, a linen napkin or a polyester cloth? A guy can either wrap one of those around his manhood or rub it back and forth along the member.

Also an option: move beyond the member. Guys tend to really, really focus on the member (with good reason), but often at the expense of pleasure brought from other pleasurable zones. Start with the sacks, since they’re hanging around right next to the manhood, and explore, squeezing, rubbing, or even gently slapping them while self-gratifying. The nipples are another common pleasurable zone that men tend to shy away from, in spite of the fact that many guys get great pleasure from their stimulation. Similarly, though more and more men are open to the pleasures of a prostate massage, many still feel awkward where fastidious play is considered – but it can be quite rewarding for those that try it while fondling their male organ.

Exploring self-pleasuring techniques work works even better when the continued use of a top notch male organ health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) mans the manhood is in prime health. Because manhood sensation can be impeded through rough handling, it pays to select an oil with L-carnitine, which has neuroprotective properties to help maintain proper sensitivity. The oil should also contain arginine, an amino acid which helps production of nitric oxide and therefore helps keep male member blood vessels healthy.

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