Whatever you call it — spanking the monkey, slapping your meat, wanking, or rubbing one out — masturbation feels really damn good. And it’s good for you, too. For many people masturbation helps reduce stress, can ease tense muscles, and help you sleep. Guys (or people with penises) who masturbate regularly may even reduce their risk of prostate cancer.

Masturbation isn’t a male or female thing, and it’s not just for penises or vulvas. Self pleasure and solo sex are for everyone. Most of us begin with our hand because, hello, it’s free and easy. But sex toys are a fun and popular way to add more stimulation and increase the intensity of your pleasure and orgasm.

What sex toys should you use when you masturbate? The simple answer is you can use any toy that feels good on your body. Today, we’re focusing on sex toys and penises. (If you’ve got a vulva, your turn will come soon enough — there are loads of great sex toys for you to enjoy, too, and we’ll talk about them!)

Whether you’re new to the idea of sex toys or you want to try something different, here are just a few to consider for your next wank.

Cock Rings

Most people think of cock rings as something to use during penetrative sex. But what it does for a penis works no matter how you have sex (solo or partnered). Lube up your cock ring and slide it over your shaft or testicles. As you get hard, the blood flow becomes restricted by the ring. This means you’ll stay harder longer, and you’ll be more sensitive as you stroke your penis.

Some people like to double up and use one cock ring around their balls and another around the shaft. By the time you come, it’ll be more of an explosion than you’re used to. It also means you can draw out the pleasure of touching yourself longer than your usual wank.

Strokers, Sleeves, and Pocket Pussies

Most guys gravitate toward certain sex toys at first. Masturbation strokers and sleeves and pocket pussies are some of the most popular sex toys for penises. Why? Because they’re essentially a hole to stick your dick in and thrust in and out of. Of course, good strokers and sleeves offer more than a tight hole.

Internal texture, vibrations, and other stimulation are what make these so popular. If you’re bored with lube and your hand, this is an interesting alternative. Strokers and sleeves aren’t just for single people who can’t get laid. Lots of people in relationships masturbate with these toys because they add variety to their wank. And yes, wanking is okay in a relationship.

Prostate Massagers

Prostate massage isn’t something everyone wants to try, and that’s okay. But for those who enjoy it, they really, really love it. Why? Because the prostate creates intense pleasure similar to the way the g-spot can for people with vulvas. It’s called the p-spot for a reason!

If you’ve experimented with stroking your perineum (aka your taint) during masturbation or sex, that’s a form of external prostate massage. It feels good but not as intense as going internal. (That’s right, sticking a finger or toy up your butt). Prostate massagers let you stroke your p-spot without using your finger. Some are manual and some vibrate. Which one you try is up to you.

Butt Plugs

Maybe you like having your butt touched and stimulated when you wank, but you don’t want to go as intense as a prostate massage. That’s cool. A butt plug offers plenty of extra sensations without requiring as much effort. You simply lube it up and ease it in. Then you let it sit there as long as it’s comfortable.

The size of your butt plug matters, though. If you’re completely new to anal penetration, start small. Really, begin with a finger if you can, and then move to a plug. But if you’re getting pegged or fucked regularly with other toys, go for whatever size feels best to you. For people comfortable with anal penetration, a larger plug may give you the sensations and stimulation you crave.

Wand Massagers/Vibrators

Vibrators aren’t just for people with vulvas. Plenty of penises enjoy buzzing stimulation on their shafts or testicles. Wand massagers aka body massagers like the Original Magic Wand or Doxy cover a larger surface area. They usually pack a punch in terms of vibrations and sensations. That may be too much for you, but a smaller vibrator may feel great.

If you have a partner with one of these sex toys, ask if you can try it out before you buy one for yourself. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it. Because of the intensity of the stimulation, vibrators and massagers can often bring you to orgasm more quickly and make them more intense. You may be surprised at how far and fast you blow your load.

Sex toys, like masturbation, aren’t a replacement for your partner. They don’t say anything about who you are as a person or a lover. Sex toys are a tool to enhance your pleasure. That’s it, nothing more. If masturbation has gotten a little boring or routine, consider adding a cock ring, butt plug, or any other toy to give yourself something new to experience.