9 Men Reveal The Thing Women Do That Makes Handjobs TERRIBLE
"Don’t just start yanking and tugging off the bat."
You may remember fondly back to your high school days when your first contact with the male "parts" was giving your boyfriend a handjob. Back then, it was new and exciting and we had no idea what we were doing. But we remember it didn't last very long and he seemed to really enjoy it.
As we grew older and more sophisticated, you'd think that handjobs would lose their luster. They haven't, though, and they can be a really fun form of foreplay and anticipation, rather in the car home from dinner or even discreetly under the table at dinner. (Don't judge it until you try it.)
But as much as guys love those handjobs, that doesn't mean they can't be done better. And a lot of guys have advice on what men think about how you can make it a lot more pleasant for them and for you. This includes everything from adding lube to being gentle with your hand motions. You don't want to twist or pull their most sensitive body part; in the same way, if you were giving them oral sex, teeth would be a really bad idea.
But you do want to be consistent and make sure you are as enthusiastic as they are. Just because it's called a job doesn't mean it should ever look or feel like one. So, what makes handjobs good? We decided to ask men to weigh in on the mistakes women make while giving them.
1. Not using lube
"Nothing worse than a dry sandpaper handjob. Lubricate it with literally whatever you have handy. Is spit all you have? USE IT."
2. Having a grip that's too strong
"The death grip is just that: death. Don’t just start yanking and tugging off the bat. Start by stroking and as everything intensifies, mix up the firmness of your grip. Same goes for just being too loose. Consider it a good handshake."
3. Wearing jewelry
"No rings or any kind of jewelry, unless, of course, it's requested."
4. Not trimming your nails
"Don’t forget about those long, razor sharp manicures you think are trendy. Nails are a nightmare on the foreskin, so be careful. Leave those for back scratching."
5. Being way too rough
"Not enough attention to the testicles and having a Kung-Foo grip are a major turn-off. Using too strong of a grip can squeeze the sensation out of you and hamper your chance of the guy enjoining sex later. No one wants an Indian sunburn on their penis."
6. Squeezing
"Some of the handjobs I received put too much emphasis on the 'job' part. What was initially thought to be a fun thing turns into a full on, unnecessarily rigorous event. When veins are popping from different places, that's when things get a bit too serious. I can safely say that I've seen my junk turn different colors from the excessive effort!"
7. Using a twisting motion
"Too much force is definitely NOT what makes handjobs good. And that twisting motion? Ladies, it's NOT a screwdriver. The same way you want us to be gentle on your lady bits, be gentle on our sensitive parts."
8. Trying to finish quickly
"If a girl isn't consistent, that messes everything up (especially towards the end)."
9. Not paying attention to the head
"Don't forget to tip your waiter. The glans (or head) is incredibly sensitive. It essentially has the same number of nerve-endings as your clitoris but spread over a much larger surface area. Try giving it some attention, particularly with the pad of your thumb. The feeling is amplified aggressively in the 20-30 seconds after he ejaculates. Gentle rubbing (or gentler squeezing) can feel like a bolt of pleasure lightning and he'll be purring like a manatee in no time."
Watch the video below for more tips on how to give a handjob:
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