# 6 Male Masturbators That Actually Passed the Test > Men's Health testers and three sex educators spent a year narrowing the field down to six toys worth your money. - Title: 6 Male Masturbators That Actually Passed the Test | Shortify - Summary: Men's Health testers and three sex educators spent a year narrowing the field down to six toys worth your money. You don't need to spend more than $100 to… - Keywords: sex toys, masturbators, product reviews, sexual health, men's health, Male, Actually, Passed, Test - Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/sex-women/g21749756/best-male-sex-toys-masturbators - Author: Gabrielle Kassel - Published: 2026-09-14T17:11:00+00:00 - Read time: 3 min - Topics: sex toys, masturbators, product reviews, sexual health, men's health ## Your hand has limits Lotion and a familiar grip get the job done, but they cap what the trip can feel like. A toy adds twists your palm physically cannot produce. > If it ain't broke, don't fix it. ## What the term covers "Male masturbator" is an umbrella for any pleasure product a person assigned male at birth can use, from vibrating strokers to penis rings, prostate massagers, plugs and beads. ## Stronger orgasms, physically Erotic educator Taylor Sparks points out the obvious mechanical gap: your hand can't vibrate, heat up, restrict blood flow, or copy the texture of a mouth or vagina. > Calluses are as close as you're going to get. ## A confidence side effect Using a toy maps your own erogenous zones and preferences, which Sparks says carries over into partnered sex. Orgasm endorphins also dial down anxiety. > This can translate to increased sexual confidence and self-awareness during partnered play. ## Strokers versus sleeves Strokers are the motorized ones using vibration or air pulsation. Sleeves are non-motorized soft tubes with textured knobs inside, though brands use both words interchangeably. ## Cock rings, briefly They restrict blood flow so men with ED stay harder and men who finish fast last longer. Vibrating versions can get a female partner off during penetration too. ## The P-spot option Prostate massagers target the prostate instead of the penis. Some are handheld vibrators, others are curved hands-free plugs you wear. > Having pressure or vibration against these spots can lead to sensations that feel deep and fuller-bodied. ## If you have no prostate Butt plugs, anal beads, thrusting dildos and glass wands work for anyone. They're the better pick if you were assigned female at birth or had your prostate removed. ## Plastic hard, silicone soft Most toys mix ABS plastic for the shell with medical-grade silicone inside. Both are body-safe; the plastic feels rigid, the silicone buttery. ## Watch out for TPE Cheap single-use toys like the Tenga Egg use TPE, which is safe but not durable. Any reusable TPE toy should be used with a condom. ## A hundred bucks is plenty Past $100 you're paying for remote control, app connectivity, pre-warming and AI. Nice, but not the difference between good and bad. > One hundred bucks is typically more than enough to get a solid sex toy. ## Why hands-free matters For anyone with hand, wrist or arm limitations, hands-free toys make solo sex possible again. For everyone else, they free your hands for a partner or a second toy. ## How the list was built Men's Health testers spent a year on multiple toys, then checked the picks against Taylor Sparks, Kinsey Institute researcher Justin Lehmiller, and Babeland educator Lisa Finn. ## Best overall: Tenga Flip Zero Around $105. Four different internal textures, an hourglass grip, and it flips open so lubing and washing take seconds. Snug at 1.4 inches of girth. > It feels like a very wet blowjob because the lube slips and slides through the grooves of the device. ## Best budget: Fleshlight Turbo Thrust $70, and the tester who thought Fleshlight was overrated changed his mind. Downside: no instructions in the box, and cleanup is a project. > It definitely delivered a strong finish. ## Start here for $7 The single-use Tenga Egg stretches to any size, ships with a lube packet, and there's nothing to clean. Cheapest way to find out if toys are for you. > They're great for men who have no intention of using a masturbation device often, but want to spice up their solo time once every blue moon. ## Best luxury: Lelo F1S V3 $220 to $259. SenSonic pulses travel down the shaft with no thrusting needed, AI mode learns your movements, and the app lets a long-distance partner drive. > No extra thrusting or hand motions are required. ## Best for travel: Arcwave Voy About $90. Eight pressure levels, not vibration, so you dial in grip tightness. Compact with lids on both ends, and open-ended for easy cleaning. > The advantage of being able to adjust for pressure is that you can customize it for the 'grip' tightness you'd like to feel. ## The Voy during oral Lisa Finn suggests parking it at the base of the shaft and leaving the tip exposed so a partner can work the glans at the same time. > An all-encompassing sensation. ## Best for frenulum: Arcwave Ion 2 $169 and it looks like a kitchen appliance. Pulsating air pressure, like a clit suction toy, targets the sensitive spot where head meets shaft. > The pulsating airwaves offer a unique way of stimulating pleasure receptors that you won't find with other toys. ## Key takeaway You don't need to spend more than $100 to get a genuinely good male masturbator, and a $7 Tenga Egg is enough to find out if you even like them.