How to Give a Hand Job Without Overthinking Every Move
by Giulia M.
We know it: guys are kinda obsessed with this kind of thing. At the same time, we don’t really understand it. Maybe because it seems too easy to be enjoyable, or simply because we function differently. However, hand jobs can be enjoyable from both sides. It’s just about knowing what to do, and how to do it.
It Looks Simple, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Boring
If you are a perfectionist, or simply a beginner in the realm of spicy moves, the question might easily pop up in your head: “Am I doing enough?”
In truth, what’s simple isn’t necessarily boring. Simple can be all we look for sometimes. Yet, a hand job doesn’t always have to be the same. Look at it like cuddles: they aren’t always the same, but we always want and enjoy them.
The Real Secret is Letting His Pleasure Turn You On Too
From a girl’s POV, the question might also be: “Should I also enjoy it? Or is it simply something I do for him?” If this is what goes on in your mind as you’re trying to pleasure him… You just need to get out of your head a little.
In truth, we can enjoy our partner’s reactions only if we’re comfortable and present. And when you are able to let go of tension and overthinking, his reactions can actually turn you on. Yes, it’s about being vulnerable. But that’s what true intimacy is about.
A Simple Guide: Lube, Grip, Rhythm, and Small Changes
If you need tips on how to make a hand job more interesting, here are some game changers that you must try.
Start with the basics before getting creative
First things first: let’s talk about lube. That isn’t just a handy tool for penetration, or when you are a little dry. It’s also an amazing ally for massages, and anything that looks like them. There are a lot of lubes on the market. You can find water-based and silicone-based lubes, but remember to always choose a water-based formula when using toys or condoms. For a smooth, body-safe option designed to pair well with intimate products, try SVAKOM Lube.
For a hand job, you can also choose lubes with fragrances. Some smell sweet, and others smell fruity. Whatever both of you like, it’s surely going to enhance the experience.
Then, there’s the grip. Every guy has different tastes, so you will need to start softer, and adjust based on what he likes. A direct question might sound intimidating, but it’s often well-appreciated, since it makes you sound confident and actually willing to understand how to do it better. As a rule of thumb, it’s usually enjoyable for guys to feel an intentional kind of grip: not too soft, but not excessive either.
Use small variations to keep it interesting
Other tools at your disposal are, for sure, speed and rhythm. Keep in mind that extremes never work: if you’re always keeping the same speed, it’s going to get a bit boring, and maybe a bit straining on your side too. But if you’re constantly switching, there will be no time for him to adjust, so that might end up being a little awkward.
If you start to feel tired, switch hands, or use both of them. And, while you’re doing it, remember you can take your time for kissing, dirty talk, looking him in the eyes, or switching activity if things get too intense.
Using Toys to Pleasure Him
We know that whenever you think of sex toys, a classic vibrator pops into your mind. However, sex toys can also pleasure him. Giving a hand job is cool, but with time you might want to try something different with your partner.
Masturbators are one of the most underrated sex toys for men. Among our best-sellers, we have to recommend Sam Neo 2 Pro: a heatable, interactive masturbator with sucking and vibrating functions. Using it by himself? Fun. Using it on him? Way more playful.
And if you want something different that allows you to keep playing while the toy adds some spiciness to the game, then try a cock ring. You can pick one that vibrates, like Tyler, and you will take the hand job to a whole new level. As a plus, Tyler isn’t just great for him, but it’s amazing if the situation evolves into something that involves both of you.
You can also experiment with vibrators in ways you might not expect. Compact toys like Mini Emma Neo are perfect for teasing highly sensitive areas such as the testicles or the perineum — the area between the testicles and anus that’s packed with nerve endings. Light pressure and low vibration settings can add an entirely different sensation during a hand job without overwhelming him.
Want to keep your hands free while the toy does the work? A wearable toy like Benedict can make things even more playful. Its vibrating stimulation fits naturally into partnered play and can be positioned against the perineum during oral, manual, or penetrative sex for deeper, rumbling sensations that many men find incredibly pleasurable.
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