Have you seen sex toys lately? They’re looking pretty sick, whether you’re into aesthetic glass dildos that belong in MoMA’s Sculpture Garden or a fuckable silicone foot. But in the midst of this rising tide of horny tools, the evolution of male sex toys still tends to feel… mysterious? Less mainstream?
I’m not saying that female sex toy development has completely conquered its own Puritanical-patriarchal can of worms in the culture at large, but we do have Dakota Johnson out here repping a luxury vibrator brand that was featured by Vogue, and looks like it could also sell us linen sheets and Aesop soap.
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That kind of mainstream success just hasn’t hit male sex toys yet. There are plenty of high-tech, luxurious vibrators for men and penis-owners out there, but the larger cultural conversation about them is a little more hush-hush.
I’ve put together this guide to help you navigate this taboo topic and find the best male sex toy that works for you (and in some cases, jerks for you). But first, a little education on the topic before we begin.
Picking a sex toy (for people with penises)
I ran a quick Instagram survey this week on the subject, and out of the 26 dudes who replied, 38% said they enjoyed male sex toys, 38% said they disliked male sex toys, 15% said they “never tried (and weren’t interested),” and 8% said they “wanted to try but didn’t know where to start”. When I asked one of the surveyed men why he “disliked” his experience, he said, “I don’t think I even knew what I was shopping for in the first place.” Navigating the world of male masturbators, Fleshlights, anal plugs, pocket pussies, C-rings, and P-spot massagers is an exciting, albeit dizzying task.
The first question to ask yourself when looking for a male sex toy is, to paraphrase a certain International Man of Mystery, “Does it make you horny, baby?” Trust your instincts—fuckability is definitely in the eye of the beholder.
For this guide, I’ve selected a broad range of the different types of toys out there to give you an idea of what’s available. I made sure to pick from among the top-rated and reviewed toys to bring you the best quality options so you can be sure you’re really getting the best adult toys for men on this list.
Please always be sure to follow safety protocols and use toys as designed to avoid injury or other less-than-ideal situations. Trust me, your family does not want to get that phone call.
And now, in the spirit of sex-positive cultural evolution and getting you off, we’re going to walk through the best of the best male sex toys according to the actual reviewers who have used them. Whether your budget is $25 or Daddy Warbucks, rest assured that there’s a sex toy for you.
Quick look at the best sex toys for men
- Optimize your stroke sesh – LELO F1S V2
- For size queens (and kings) – Lovehoney Mega Mighty 2 Extra Inches Girthy Penis Extender with Ball Loop
- Blow your mind – Gawk Gawk 3000
- Frugal, yet fuckable – Fleshlight Quickshot
- $25 penis stroker for beginners and pros – TENGA Spinner Male Masturbator
- The Bentley of P-spot massagers – LELO Hugo Prostate Massaging Butt Plug
- Fleshlight = GOAT-ed – FLESHLIGHT Flight Aviator Masturbator
- “It will suck a tennis ball through a garden hose” – EINSEO Male Masturbator
- The best sex toys for trans men/trans masc people – HARD LINE PROSTHETICS Junior D 4 in 1
- The Apple of penis pumps – JASLAK Vibrating Penis Pump
- The penis toy of the future – FUN FACTORY Manta Vibrating Stroker
- A textured, vibrating cock ring – LOVEHONEY Bed Ringer Rechargeable Double Cock Ring
- The Butt Tingler – LOVEHONEY Butt Tingler Vibrating Plug
Optimize your stroke sesh – LELO F1S V2
Look, most of us are pretty plugged in these days. We’ve been getting off to images on our computer screens for decades now, so why not go the extra mile and use your device to physically stimulate yourself?
No, I’m not talking about cramming that, there. I’m talking about the LELO F1S V2 stroker. If you’re already a lean, mean, 21st-century Patrick Bateman Sigma who’s optimized to the nines, we still bet you aren’t tracking your stroke sessions and leveraging that data. Yet.
This “next generation of LELO’s legendary male masturbator” is equipped with proprietary technologies that sound straight out of your Hybrid Crossover Utility Vehicle’s service manual, with four “pleasure programs” and ten motion sensors that you’ll use to track your performance with the corresponding app. You can then “use the performance feedback on your speed, stamina, and skill from the app to your advantage,” whatever that means.
Vice’s own Barney Flake tested and reviewed the F1S, finding that “whether you’re someone who just wants increased stimulation down there or someone who simply can’t pound it as vigorously as they’d like, the F1S V2 is a worthwhile investment.”
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got the “skill”—now start “leveraging” that “data” with a new high-tech sex toy.
For size queens (and kings) – Lovehoney Mega Mighty
If you or your partner fantasize about going bigger, and penis pumps just aren’t getting you there, then maybe an extender is just what the doctor ordered. This girthy Goliath will fill the holes you need filled, and fulfill your size fantasies all the while.
With its veiny, textured shaft and chonky head, the Mega Mighty was definitely designed with the receiver in mind—but that doesn’t mean the wearer doesn’t get to have any fun. Simply add some lube to the inside of the extender and you get a pleasing two-way experience for all parties involved.
We like the clear, soft material that allows you to “keep your eyes on the goods.” It’s definitely a welcome change to the awkward pink that doesn’t come close to, let’s face it, anyone’s actual skin tone, and helps keep the whole situation that much more intimate. That said, it does come in awkward pink, as well, if that’s your thing, plus a range of sizes to accommodate a plethora of penetrative preferences.
Blow your mind – Gawk gawk 3000
If the name isn’t evocative enough to give you an idea of what the Gawk Gawk 3000 is for, allow me to fill you in.
This blowjob machine has gone somewhat viral due in part to its name (something of a shorthand for strong head game. As in, “she hit me with that gawk gawk 3000.” See also: gluck gluck 9000) and in part to the equally evocative reviews it’s been drawing online. One reviewer writes, “This thing will drain your family jewels so much that by day 3 only dust comes out when you reach climax ! I haven’t left the house in 3 weeks because of this machine.”
If that doesn’t sell you, just know that this contraption’s gawk gawk game involves “over 100 soft, tickling fingers” that massage as the chamber revolves a full 360. And as if that weren’t enough, there’s a vibrator in there too. Fellas, can your partner top that? No. They only have ten fingers, tops.
Frugal, yet fuckable – Fleshlight Quickshot
Fleshlight Quickshot (opens in a new window)
In this economy, a $2000 lifelike sex doll isn’t always in the cards (you’ll just have to wait for that tax return). But just because you’re not riding in a fuckable Cadillac doesn’t mean you have to make do with your nasty, callused hand.
Enter (heh) the Fleshlight Quickshot. The most trusted name in stroker toys comes correct with this portable, packable masturbator that’s great for folks on limited budgets and jetsetters alike. Soft and with a discreet appearance, this one’s for the heads who just want to level up from Mr. Hand.
Plus, it’s got dual entry, which makes it easy to clean, as well as opens up some interesting possibilities if you and your partner both have penises.
This $25 penis stroker for beginners and pros – Tenga Spinner
It’s a common misconception that you have to ball out to bring home a great sex toy. The Tenga Spinner is a consistent bestseller on Amazon and a penis stroker that has really earned its laurels from the 5,700+ reviewers. As Barclay Montrose wrote in his VICE review of the toy, “It has a modern, visually appealing design (sort of an 80s vibe)” and is “an option that’s far better than your hand, but not so involved that you’re going to need to get it its own room.”
The Spinner has an internal coil that creates a textured spinning effect in-use that one Amazon reviewer said is utterly unique. As he writes, “There is something about the feel of this toy that drives my body wild.”
The Bentley of P-spot massagers – Hugo Massaging Butt Plug
If you are going to invest in a fancy sex toy, the luxury vibrators by the sexual wellness brand LELO are the way to go. Not only is every sex toy from the Swedish brand expertly engineered, rechargeable, and discreetly packaged, but the brand makes one of the best prostate massagers out there. Known as the “Hugo,” this P-spot wizard is beloved by users for its smooth, medium-sized (four-inch) shaft and dual motors for even deeper, more rumbly vibrations.
As one Amazon reviewer writes about the vibrator, “[It’s] simply amazing if you want to be like Spiderman, and shoot webs across the room.” Plus, it comes with a remote control for easy vibration adjustments and partner play.
GOAT-ed – Fleshlight Flight Aviator
An icon. Fleshlight has been making some of the most GOAT-ed male sex toys since the 90s. Who hasn’t seen at least one old-school pocket pussy in the window of a sex shop? We have written an entire VICE guide to the best toys from the legendary brand, which run the gamut from the aforementioned anatomically “realistic” strokers (pocket pussies) to futuristic penis pleasers that look like they were designed by Doctor Manhattan.
The brand’s “Flight Aviator” penis stroker is a happy medium between the two, because it packs the same textured interior for heighted stroking stimulation as the brand’s classic toys, but looks like the missing piece of a very chic spaceship. It has also earned a four-star average rating on Amazon from over 1,900 reviewers, including one who writes, “I really like it more than the original Fleshlight. It has a lot more vacuum/suction control.”
“It will suck a tennis ball through a garden hose” – EINSEO Male Masturbator
It’s no small feat to be the Amazon #1 bestseller in the male masturbation department, but this powerful peen machine from EINSEO seems to be a cut above the rest when it comes to suction power. As one reviewer writes, “It will suck a tennis ball through a garden hose,” because it packs seven vibration and three suction modes, including a special “Climax Mode” button that combines the most powerful settings to top you off to O-Town.
The best sex toys for trans men/trans masc people – Junior D 4 in 1
Junior D 4 in 1 (opens in a new window)
As Archie Bongiovanni wrote in their VICE article about sex toy inclusivity, “There’s a whole, horny smorgasbord of sex toys out there for trans men, trans masc, and gender-nonconforming folks.” One of Bongiovanni’s favorite trans-affirming toys is the Junior D 4 in 1 by Hard Line Prosthetics, a stand-to-pee (STP) packer that comes in over a dozen different colorways and doubles as a strap-on so that you can, in the words of Bongiovanni, “piss in a urinal and fuck a hottie.”
This Apple Watch of penis pumps – JASLAK Vibrating Penis Pump
Penis pumps are more of a sexual prep toy, granted, but they sure can be fun for edging yourself and/or partner. This streamlined, vibrating penis pump is another Amazon bestseller with a 4.5-star average rating thanks to its six sucking modes, including three that are designed to train stamina and three that are intended to operate on inhale and deflate modes. There’s even a little digital screen for tracking your pump intensity. Take that, Apple.
The penis toy of the future – Manta Vibrating Stroker
MANTA VIBRATING STROKER (opens in a new window)
One of the biggest concerns I hear from dudes about sex toys is “But I don’t want to clean them.” Which, ew. You have to do that, my brother in Christ. That being said, there are non-tubular penis strokers that can get cleaned up and prepped for use in a matter of seconds.
Take the Manta penis stroker from the German brand Fun Factory—a VICE editor-favorite for its award-winning, versatile designs—whose lightweight shaft gently grips and strokes your penis en plein air with vibrations that can become so powerful, they can actually send vibrations through the penis (and effectively turn your partner’s penis into a vibrator). That’s some Inception shit.
A textured, vibrating cock ring – Bed Ringer
It’s always a good idea to have a textured, vibrating C-ring in your slutty everyday carry bag. Not only can cock rings be fun sex toys for couples and truly helpful for folks with erectile dysfunction, but vibrating cock rings can moonlight as a mini clitoral vibrator to toss in your vacation bag.
Lovehoney’s Bed Ringer C-ring is a staff pick and bestseller on the site, where it has earned a 4.2-star average rating thanks to its textured clitoral attachment and non-intimidating nature. As one reviewer writes about the stretchy silicone material, “[It] fits perfectly on my partner and my dildo, and has brought both experiences to new heights.”
The Butt Tingler – Vibrating Butt Plug
We repeat: backdoor stimulation can feel amaaazing for men, and there are plenty of anal/prostate sex toys out there that straddle the line between novice and slightly-more-experienced. Consider the Butt Tingler, which is another one of Lovehoney’s most popular items in the Male Toys section.
This handsome anal vibrator is the perfect next-level toy for those who want to turn on, tune in, and plug up; the 3.5-inch plug is designed to be slender and slightly tapered for easy insertion (don’t forget the lube, friends), and the T-bar at the base also stimulates your perineum. In other words, the perfect combo for eye-rollingly great buttgasms. As one reviewer writes, there is also “a button at the bottom for extra speed [and] this is very good for when my partner is on top.”
Stroke on.
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