"A lot of guys are hesitant to use sex toys, even with their female partners, but they’re missing out on better masturbation and sex," Donaghue says.

A 2018 study by TENGA found that just 53 percent of men were open to using sex toys on themselves — but that 80 percent of men who'd tried them said they improved their sexual experience. The survey was conducted by a sex toy company, so take it with a grain of salt — but there's no denying that it feels pretty damn good to give your wrist a break once in a while.

"The benefits of men using sex toys are simple: stress relief and intense pleasure — coincidentally, the same benefits that orgasms provide!" Brian Sloan, creator of the Autoblow 2, tells MensHealth.com. "Plus, whatever a man learns about what he likes during his solo toy sessions can be communicated to his partner to provide a better experience for both people."