As a purveyor of adult products, one of the platitudes I hear most are, “They are no GOOD sex toys for penises.” As a fan of penises and sex toys, I can tell you with authority that there is a whole world of penis products to enjoy. Pleasure products for pensises have spent TOO LONG IN THE SHADOW OF HANDS. 

It bears stating that there is consistent (incorrect and ill informed) stigma applied to penis-related sex toys. Where standard dildos and vibrators are often touted as great additions to the bedroom, many cis men in particular feel left out of the sex toy party, as it were. The normative assumption being: Your hand should be enough, and if you need more, you’re sexually deviant. Let me take this opportunity to say it loud and proud: More pleasure is good. More options are wonderful. We want all people to get to explore the sensory wonderlands of their own bodies, and product designed for this exploration can really help.

In addition, the use of adult toys on pensises can help the user explore sensation. Where early on, they might only notice a slight difference between products, with time and practice some people notice qualities of sensation that weren't always available to them. 

So, let’s get into it.

Stretchy Strokers 

This category of strokers is characterized by stretchy, squishy product usually with varying textures inside. People really enjoy them because you can adjust the experience by squeezing or releasing your hand. Don’t forget, lube up.

Products in this category: Boundless FTM stroker, Tetra 02, Goodhead Helping Silicone Stroker, PeenPocket, Double Ribbed Shot Pocket, Shotpocket, Tenga Flex, Tenga Puffy, Mosh, and OhNut.

Hard Bodied Strokers 

These strokers have hard shells and squishy, ridged insides. People find this a departure from “The Classics” because you no longer can squeeze to adjust size – you adjust the product itself. These products also offer a new, fun option: Creating suction by closing off air flow at the top of the toy.

Products in this category: Arcwave Pow, Tenga Aero, Arcwave Voy.

Hard Bodied + Electronic Features 

Electronic strokers add vibration, pulsing, warming, or patterned stimulation to the experience, creating sensations that hands alone usually can’t replicate. People often enjoy them because they introduce variety and help users notice new layers of texture, rhythm, and sensitivity over time. Some focus on deep rumbly vibration, while others use changing patterns to keep the experience dynamic.

Products in this category: Gush 2, Max 2.

Air Pulse 

You may be familiar with air pulse technology - products like the Womanizer Pro, Satisfyer Pro 2, and the Rose made this tech beyond popular. However, the oh-so-satisfying feeling of air pulse can absolutely work on penises: specifically, on the frenulum. In fact, air pulse on pensies can be so life-changing we wrote an article about it.

Products in this category: Arcwave Ion 2.

Automatic Thrusting Strokers 

Automatic thrusting stokers actually execute the "up and down" stroke all by themselves. You can either hold onto the product, a handle, or (Depending on the product) fix them to something and lay back. They also feature ridged interiors, for your penile pleasure, as well as vibrating for a multi-sensory experience.

Products in this category: Blanche Thrusting Automatic, Faye, Solace Pro.

Whether you’re brand new to penis toys or already have a nightstand drawer dedicated to them, the important thing to remember is this: pleasure is not one-size-fits-all. Hands are great. Toys are great. Combining the two? Also great. There is no “correct” way to explore your body, and there’s certainly no shame in wanting new sensations, better orgasms, or simply a little novelty and variety.

So if you’ve ever felt like penis-focused toys were limited, awkward, or somehow “not for you,” consider this your invitation to rethink that entirely. From stretchy strokers to thrusting machines to frenulum-focused air pulse toys, there has never been a better time to explore what’s out there. Your pleasure deserves creativity, attention, and fun too.