Most men have a fairly well-established self-pleasuring routine, complete with tried-and-true rhythms, grip strength and, often, visual aids. The fact that the same old thing, over and over, can be so pleasurable is enough to prevent many men from experimenting with different methods. And that’s fine – so long as a man is contributing to his sensual health by enjoying his solo time with some frequency. But it never hurts to try something a little different.

There are lots of ways to change up self-pleasuring. Some come to mind easily – using a sensual toy, watching some adult content one wouldn’t normally choose or stimulating a different area of the male organ than one usually does. These are all worth considering. But a subtler self-pleasuring tip involves what a man does before he even gets to his member. Men can make for a different experience by engaging in pre-play with themselves.

Imagination

First off, get the imagination going. Rather than relying on videos, try imagining a hot scenario as vividly as possible. A man might wish to pretend a partner is there with him, and pretend that his hands are the partner’s hands and lips. Try spending a good minute or so envisioning the steamy scenario before touching oneself in any way.

Gentle Caresses

Few things ramp up sensual suspense like the gentlest of touches – almost a tickle. A man knows his sensual zones. Focus on those beyond the male organ for starters – the ears, the neck, the nipples, perhaps. Ever-so-gently run the fingers over various parts of the body, heightening one’s responsiveness to touch.

Be a Tease

A man can tease himself by lingering close to, but avoiding (for a time) his most sensitive areas. If he has sensitive nipples, for example, he may circle the areola several times before rubbing, flicking or pinching the nipple.

And this certainly applies to the groin. Instead of grabbing the male organ and cranking away, which he will likely be tempted to do, a man can run his fingers over his thighs, moving inward and just barely avoiding the balls and male organ. Try starting at the insides of the knees and bringing the fingers as close to the balls as possible, then going back down. If a man has groin hair, he may enjoy running his fingers through it just above the base of the male organ.

Proceed without Expertise

Now, a man will likely be chomping at the bit for the main event after such an opening act. He can proceed with his normal self-pleasuring methods, of course, or he can continue his experimentation. If his imaginary scenario involves being with someone else, he can pretend his partner is providing a hand job or oral and use his hand to mimic the moves this other person might be making. Since no other person knows a man’s particular preferences like he does, it’s likely that the partner would be doing something different than the man himself would. This is a perfect opportunity to try different rhythms, grips and areas of focus. A man may discover his base is more sensitive than he thought or that he loves having his balls touched in a certain way, for example.

Keeping self-pleasuring fun and fresh can help a man learn more about his sensual self. It’s likewise important to care for the manhood skin to prevent chafing, dryness and loss of sensitivity due to the frictions of self-pleasuring. Using lubricant can help here, as can applying a male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) daily. Packed with natural moisturizers, Man1 Man Oil can rejuvenate and protect the skin from friction. It also contains the neuroprotective ingredient acetyl L-carnitine, which may help preserve sensitivity. Maintaining good skin condition is imperative for member health, and men would do well to invest in quality lubes and skin care products.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.