Using a condom during masturbation?

**WildChild** · 08-10-2011 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by stressed

Funny thing was, though, that we didn't use condoms during sex as I was on b/c. lol....

Well, umm. condoms are about more than bc. Perhaps that was a hint that all was not as you thought? Be grateful that he used them.

**---Beany---** · 08-10-2011 12:17 PM

I have in the past for 2 reasons.
1: You don't have to worry about cleaning up/ catching the spooge.
and 2: Since condoms have been associated with sex from a young age, even putting one on is kinda sexually exciting.

I don't do it often, but it's kinda fun when I do.

**stressed** · 08-10-2011 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by WildChild

Well, umm. condoms are about more than bc. Perhaps that was a hint that all was not as you thought? Be grateful that he used them.

He only used 1-2 condoms by himself and was incapable of cheating (in every sense). We only had one pack at home and they had expired, I had even suggested that I'd buy him condoms for masturbation so that he wouldn't use expired ones (he didn't use them again since the discussion). There's just no point using them to improve sex when you don't use them during sex. Plus, he hated condoms, couldn't keep an erection with them and didn't use them with his ex either. He had also mentioned that "they made him feel small", probably because they were the wrong size.

**shawnly** · 08-14-2011 09:35 AM

I just happened upon this forum and thought I might give you some info. I also masturbate with condoms sometimes. By making it slightly less sensitive, I not only prolong the act, but also help with future problems. You see, if guys masturbate a lot it can decrease sensitivity in the penis--sometimes even leading to minor ED. By masturbating with a condom, it limits this. If he then has sex without a condom, it is more sensitive than masturbating (which is almost impossible if he's masturbating wo a condom). A hand can always conform better than a vagina or anus, so this way he can masturbate but still keep the real sex sensation as the highest point, perhaps sustaining his erections.

Clean-up has been mentioned several times, and it is definitely a plus.

Finally, who cares if he's using expired condoms for this? An expiration date is important so it doesn't lead to breakage during intercourse, but for masturbation, it doesn't really matter. Use up the expired ones that way, and save the others for real intercourse (even though you're on birth control--you may find he lasts longer).

**Honda Dude** · 08-14-2011 06:17 PM

Its all good.. I would not worry about it.

**Dan DerMann** · 05-21-2012 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by cuff

Wow, I have no clue why a guy would use a condom during masturbation. It decreases the sensation. I guess if he wants an easy cleanup or something. I've heard of stranger masturbation practices though. I've never tried it and don't see the benefit. The idea of practicing for better sex wouldn't be using a condom. It would be practicing without a condom with full sensation to practice control. At least I would think.

Is he using Magnum condoms? Or just regular size? Regular size is made for average sized guys. Maybe he should switch to a different brand. I don't know how you can reassure him his size is fine. Our egos are pretty fragile when it comes to penis size. Of course don't say or compare his size to anything small or say "it's cute". Don't go the complete opposite and say he's huge or something like that either. He'll see right through that. Saying "You're the perfect size for me" is like saying he's average or small. Probably the best way is not telling him, but making him know in bed what he's doing is doing it for you. That is, if it really is.

I occasionally use a condom for masturbation. Once it's been on a little while, you forget it's there. It gets slippery inside and becomes very sensual. It's also nice to use one if you don't want such a big clean-up operation!