Did you know that there are seemingly endless benefits to masturbating? This self-love practice is a great way to release stress, to get those happy hormones rushing through your blood stream, enjoy better sleep, and so much more. 

But when it comes to mutual masturbation, there are even more benefits! Thinking about the potential closeness it can bring between partners, it has the power to be a transcendent experience for all parties. 

So, today we're going to be looking at mutual masturbation. We'll give you a quick definition, the benefits of it, how to talk to your partner about using sex toys during mutual masturbation, as well as a few cheeky sex toys for mutual masturbation.

What is Mutual Masturbation?

Mutual masturbation, in one definition, is when partners use their hands or sex toys to stimulate each other's genitals. But there are other ways to practice it. Another way is to simply masturbate in front of a partner, allowing both to engage in their own kind of sexual bliss while their lover watches them in awe. 

What is the point of mutual masturbation? Well, for one, it's a great form of foreplay. During mutual masturbation, orgasm need not be the goal. For that reason, it's a sexy way to gain arousal and to get the temperature rising in time for even more erotic foreplay or penetrative acts.

There are, of course, tons of other benefits to mutual masturbation, so let's take a look at those in more detail...

What Are the Benefits of Mutual Masturbation?

Aside from mutual masturbation being an intimate act to practice with a partner in order to experience a rise in sexual pleasure, here are some other benefits:

Benefits of Mutual Masturbation when Partners Stimulate Each Other

Playing with each other, in unison, can be an entirely thrilling experience. Why not give it a go and see how magical it can really be?

• Stimulating each other gives both lovers the chance to experience sexual bliss at the same time. You could find a position that makes you feel closer to each other, allowing for emotional and sexual wellbeing
• Stimulating each other is to experience a new kind of masturbation routine, as it's being done by someone else
• Mutual masturbation offers the element of surprise, especially if one or both partner's are wearing a remote control sex toy
• It prompts communication as you are both given the chance to guide one another to your best pleasure
• It gives couples the chance to explore their sexuality outside of penetrative acts 

Benefits of Mutual Masturbation when Both Partners Stimulate Themselves

While many of the above-mentioned benefits are valid here too, there are a few added benefits when both partners masturbate themselves in front of one another.

• It can be a teachable moment, as you can show your partner what you really love and how you gain your best pleasure from different kinds of stimulation
• It gives partners the chance to not only experiment with exhibitionism but also voyeurism
• It's an all-encompassing sensory experience as you watch and hear your partner writhe in pleasure
• It can ramp up the sexual tension as you may be dying to touch your partner
• It allows one or both partners to use introduce their favourite sex toy (to each other) 
• It gives one or both partners the opportunity to see how one's favourite sex toy works and how they can use it on them in future

And just for good measure, we thought we'd add in a little sub-heading on why masturbation is a healthy and wonderful thing, whether you're doing it solo or with a partner.

The Benefits of Masturbation

To mention all the benefits of masturbation would be near-impossible, as there really are so many. But here are the main benefits of masturbation:

• Masturbation releases sexual tension
• Masturbation reduces stress, as it minimises the release of the stress hormone, cortisol
• Masturbation helps you sleep better, as you're less stressed
• Masturbation helps you learn more about your body and your pleasure zones
• Masturbation can assist in stamina training and to treat some sexual problems
• Masturbation is a short-term pain reliever
• Masturbation strengthens your pelvic floor muscles
• Masturbation aids in a better mood because of the happy hormones that are released during orgasm
• Masturbation can improve one's self-esteem as they become more comfortable in their own body 
• Masturbation can aid in better partnered sex

And now, we thought we'd give you a little guide on how to talk to your partner about using sex toys during mutual masturbation...

How to Talk to Your Partner About Mutual Masturbation with Sex Toys

How you use sex toys during masturbation with a partner depends on your relationship, and your sexual needs and desires.

Communication for Beginners

If you've never engaged in mutual masturbation and/or introduced sex toys into your relationship, the first step is to have an open and honest conversation in a judgement-free environment.

Find a quiet and welcoming space to discuss mutual masturbation and perhaps trying or using your favourite sex toy with them. If you feel that introducing sex toys into your mutual masturbation is a bit too intense at first, try mutual masturbation using your hands and or mouth (69). After time, it may be easier to bring up the topic of adding sex toys into your bedroom routine.

Truthfully, talking about using sex toys as a couple may upset a partner's ego, but explaining that sex toys merely enhance sexual pleasure and not replace them is a good place to start.

Sex Toy Enthusiasts

If you and your partner both use, or have used, sex toys, either together or alone, then you're already at that sweet spot. Communicating your desire to engage in mutual masturbation using a sex toy should be a walk in the park, and actually, the talk itself could be a sexual experience as you describe all the ways you'd like to do it.

This in itself is the perfect opportunity to take your foreplay adventures to a brand new height, talking, sexting, or giving subtle hints on the kinds of things you're about to enjoy together before you actually use a sex toy for mutual masturbation.

And so, when you're ready to engage in this saucy and spicy practice, here are our favourite sex toys for mutual masturbation... which one is your favourite?

Our Favourite Sex Toys for Mutual Masturbation

There are two kinds of sex toys for mutual masturbation that we wholeheartedly recommend. That is either remote controlled sex toys or solo sex toys.

Using a remote control sex toy during mutual masturbation means both partners give over all control to their lover for hands-free fun.

Using a solo sex toy for mutual masturbation could be a sexy teachable moment, or even perhaps aid in a bit of double stimulation...

Remote-Control Sex Toys for Mutual Masturbation

Angel Remote Control Panty Vibrator Set

Slip this little secret panty vibrator inside of you and hand over the control to your partner. Allow them to take you to all kinds of unexpected adventures as they watch you in the throes of ecstasy. This sex toy for mutual masturbation is also great for some public play as it sits comfortable inside the sexy pair of accompanying panties.

Tracy's Dog 'Cocky' Remote Controlled Cock Ring

Slide this dream onto the penis and allow your partner to stimulate your shaft using the remote control with all their might. Not only is the thrill of the unknown entirely arousing, but you can move onto penetrative sex after mutual masturbation whilst wearing this cock ring by Tracy's Dog for shared pleasure.

PipeDream Vibrating Glass Butt Plug

If it's anal stimulation you're after, this glass butt plug is a favourite from PipeDream. It even has a suction cup for even easier play, and comes with a remote control for absolutely hands-free bliss. An added bonus? Because it's made of glass, it gives you the chance to experiment with temperature play!

Solo Sex Toys for Mutual Masturbation 

Tracy's Dog 'Sam' Masturbation Cup

Grab Sam and take yourself on a journey filled with sexual bliss and satisfaction. This life-like male masturbator has internal ribs for added stimulation, and will feel amazing for you whilst your partner watches you for a very sexy show. 

LELO SONA Cruise 2 Clitoral Stimulator

LELO is one of the world's leading sex toy brands, so there is absolutely no reason why all vulva owners shouldn't own this magical sex toy. It stimulates more of the clitoris than most other clitoral sex toys, and while you're using it, you can enjoy your sexuality with your partner eyeing you from across the room.

Vush Muse Rabbit Vibrator

If it's dual stimulation you're after, you'll adore the Vush Muse Rabbit Vibrator. It's a beautiful sex toy that's also IPX7 waterproof, so you could even have some bathtub fun with your partner during your steamy mutual masturbation session. 

Apollo Hydro Power Stroker

Take this rocket for a spin! A hands-free waterproof hydro power stroker for penis-owners that has a suction base and a swivel mount for even more powerful masturbation scenes. Imagine the look on your partner's face as you experience the rapture of sexual energy. Priceless!

And so, have you found a sex toy for mutual masturbation to rock your boat? There are so many different ways to have fun with your lover, so we hope you'll continue to enhance and connect with them on all kinds of sensual levels!