Most men develop some kind of preferred routine when it comes to masturbation, including when and where they enjoy doing it the most, for how long, with what help, and of course, in what position. Certainly, men tend to change it from time to time, but over time, there tends to be some consistency in these areas. However, when it comes to position, are there reasons to change it more often? Those men who are interested in proper penile care may want to consider this and possibly make some modifications to their routine to avoid desensitization or worse, injury.

The basics

While there are variations on what position a man can take during masturbation, these are essentially the six “basics,” along with a discussion of the pros and cons of each:

– Standing. Masturbating standing up (usually with feet shoulder-width apart and knees often bent and/or pelvis slightly forward) is a classic position. Standing is especially good when looking to do a “quickie”; for longer masturbation sessions, it can become quite exhausting. Masturbating while standing on the toilet tends to make cleaning easier, as semen can fall into the bowl; It’s also the preferred way to masturbate in the shower, although you have to be careful not to fall while in it.

– Session. Probably the most popular position, due to the amount of computer porn used during masturbation. Sitting in front of a screen gives a man a great opportunity to view stimulating material. It’s also easier to engage in long masturbation sessions while he’s sitting down. However, most men masturbate in front of the computer in a “hunched shoulders” position, and over time this can be bad for the back and neck. Also, men who place a laptop too close to their crotch risk the heat from the laptop damaging sperm production.

– Lying face up. Before the advent of computer porn, this might have been the most popular position, and it’s still way up there. This is probably the most comfortable way to masturbate, especially if a man uses only his imagination and his hand. Those lying in bed with a laptop or printed pornography may be twisting their bodies in some way that can cause tension.

– Lying on the forehead. Lying on your stomach and masturbating your penis by rubbing it against the sheets allows an approach to penetrative sex. Sometimes, however, this can add too much friction to the penis and can leave it quite raw.

– On knees. Unless one’s legs are strong enough, this can cause some strain in long sessions.

– On all fours (or trios). In this position, a man gets on all fours, then uses one hand to masturbate while supporting himself with the other. Unless one has sufficient arm strength, this is the best position for shorter jerking excursions.

So which position is the best in terms of penis care? That depends on the individual, but lying on your stomach, as mentioned, can greatly cause penile pain. Those that require a fast path to ejaculation can cause the man to jerk too hard or grip too hard, which can result in raw flesh. Sitting is great for long sessions, but can result in poor posture. Objectively, lying on your back is probably the healthiest for the penis in general. However, as said, each individual is different and what may be a deficient position for one man may be the preferred one for another.

Whichever position one uses when masturbating, being overzealous can cause pain. Using a top notch penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) It can help relieve pain and maintain overall penile health. A raw penile sensation will respond to a cream with soothing and restorative moisturizers like shea butter and vitamin E. Sometimes aggressive masturbation will also lead to decreased penile sensation, affecting pleasure during sexual relations. Look for a cream with acetyl L carnitine, a neuroprotective ingredient that helps prevent injury to peripheral nerves that decreases sensation in the penis. Whatever the masturbation position, penis care is crucial.