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Are you looking for a sex aid for couples? Well, a hollow strap might be just what you're looking for! Hollow strap-ons have the potential to completely reinvigorate your bedroom routine, giving you the opportunity for sexual exploration beyond what you're used to.
While the idea might seem strange at first, you'll soon see that there are countless benefits to using a strap-on for men, and they can be incredibly sexually liberating for both you and your partner!
In this guide, we're going to teach you everything you need to know about using a hollow strap-on. We'll also give you some tips for choosing the correct strap-on for you and some advice on maximizing your pleasure output!
What is a Hollow Strap-On
A hollow strap-on is a wearable dildo that, as its name implies, has a hollow inner cavity for a man to insert his penis. A hollow strap-on has a harness that you tie around your waist in order to keep it in place.
Wearing a hollow strap-on allows you to experience having and using a bigger, thicker, and harder penis.
Hollow strap-ons were initially created as a sex aid for men suffering from erectile dysfunction or other erectile issues in the years before Viagra (we're talking 19th century!) Over the years, the strap-on has been upgraded, and now they're not just for sexual dysfunction; couples everywhere enjoy hollow strap-ons - both heterosexual and same-sex.
Hollow strap-ons are fantastic fun in the bedroom - they offer immediate variety, are inexpensive, versatile, hands-free, and incredibly easy to use.
Basic components of a strap-On for men
The basic strap-on setup consists of three components: a harness, the dildo, and an O-ring.
Harness
A strap-on harness is worn around the waist and is typically made from leather, nylon, PVC, cotton, or linen. Harnesses come in a range of different styles and fits, but the three most common are:
- Jockstrap: like a classic jockstrap, it has a strap around the waist and two adjustable straps that go around the butt cheeks. Jockstrap harnesses offer the wearer a lot of control, comfort, and a full range of motion.
- G-String/Thong: much like a thong, it has a strap around the waist and a single strap that runs between the legs and the butt cheeks. This harness style gives good control over the dildo and lets you feel its weight, but it can be uncomfortable if you dislike thong underwear.
- Underwear: this style of harness looks and fits like a pair of boxers or briefs but comes with an O-ring built in. Many people find them a lot easier and more comfortable to wear than traditional harnesses, but the downside is that they're not adjustable and they're elasticated, making them less sturdy than other harnesses.
Some hollow strap-ons will allow you to swap out the dildo, whereas others will have the harness permanently attached to it.
O-ring
The O-ring is the part of the harness that secures the dildo in place - a crucial function! O-rings come in different sizes; some are rubber and can be adjusted, while others are made from stronger materials, like metal. The diameter of the O-ring should roughly fit the width of the dildo you're using.
It's best to find out the measurements of the dildo base and see if it's compatible with your O-ring, to avoid any disappointment. Many harnesses come with an O-ring secured with snap fasteners, so you can change them if you want to use a larger dildo. Occasionally harnesses come with two O-rings to help support the bigger hollow dildos.
Dildo
Hollow dildos come in various types and sizes. You can choose from a dildo that looks ultra-realistic to a dildo that looks non-phallic, all with different girths, curvatures, lengths, and textures.
The size of your hollow dildo will depend on how you intend to use it, your penis size, as well as the aforementioned O-ring size.
If you're looking to increase the size of your penis with a hollow strap-on, you should pick a dildo that has an inner cavity size similar to your erect penis for a comfortable fit. More often than not, a hollow strap-on will have the insertable length listed; choose the size closest to yours for maximum comfort.
The variety is one of the best things about hollow dildo: if it fits your O-ring and has a base that is wider than the shaft, it should be compatible, and you can experiment with all the different types until you find one that works for you.
Common Types of Hollow Strap-Ons
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What are the Main Benefits of Using a Strap-On for Men?
Enhanced pleasure
- G-spot stimulation: Some strap-ons are curved uniquely to perfectly stimulate a woman's g-spot, making it easier than ever to bring your partner to orgasm.
- Infinite Stamina: You don't have to worry about a hollow strap-on becoming flaccid, meaning penetrative sex can last for as long as you or your partner could possibly want.
Versatility
- Pegging: Pegging is perfect for role reversal; women can use them on men and will get a kick out of being able to penetrate their partner
- Prostate massage: Along with pegging comes prostate massage - strap-ons used for pegging are often designed to reach a guy's p-spot, an area famed for its orgasm potential.
- Double penetration: A fantasy many women and men are fans of, a double-ended strap-on is an effortless and embarrassment-free way of experiencing this
- Playing with size: Many men experience insecurities over penis size or fantasize about having a larger member. A hollow strap-on grants the wearer the ability to have a bigger or differently sized penis and experience playing with size dynamics for their or their partner's benefit.
Exploration
- Explore fantasies: With a strap-on, fantasies have never been easier to explore. You can change the size, shape, texture, and even color of your penis to suit any fantasy that you or your partner may have.
- Power play: Allowing your partner to wear the strap-on is an amazing way to explore power play and power dynamics within a couple and how they affect each of your pleasures.
Medical reasons
- Erectile dysfunction and impotence: Studies have shown that hollow strap-ons can help men suffering from these conditions to experience satisfactory sexual encounters again, with an increased potential for orgasms.
- Performance anxiety: The beauty of a hollow strap-on is that it can be used with or without an erection, allowing people with anxiety or stress-related penile issues to still participate in full-body-contact sex with a partner.
- Premature Ejaculation: If you orgasm too quickly, you can use a hollow strap-on to pleasure your partner until they finish, or you can use the hollow strap-on until your partner is ready for you and then penetrate them and orgasm together.
How to Wear a Hollow Strap-On
First-time use of a strap-on can be intimidating, so we've compiled step-by-step instructions for you to follow. Always remember that these are hollow strap-ons - at the end of the day, you are inserting your penis into these. Therefore, you must take the utmost concern to use and keep them properly to maintain your and your partner's safety. With that being said, let's get on to wearing a hollow strap-on.
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STEP 1: Get the equipment ready. Make sure to attach the dildo to the harness before you put the harness on - simply slip it through the O-ring (if it's a tight fit, you can use lube to help it.) Depending on your setup, you may be required to attach the O-ring to the front of the harness first.
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STEP 2: Get into your harness. Make sure the harness is secured correctly and tightened using the straps so that it sits against your body comfortably. This can be tricky, so it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with your harness and how it works before the main event. The complexity of this depends on the type of harness you've opted for, but a bit of practice will go a long way.
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STEP 3: Lube up. Make sure to apply a generous amount of lubricant to your penis and the inner canal of the hollow dildo - the last thing you want is friction! Ensure you know what material your hollow dildo is and use a compatible type of lube, otherwise, you can end up damaging your sex toys.
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STEP 4: Insert your penis. You may have to loosen one side of the harness to do this, so remember to tighten it. You can enter the hollow dildo in any state of arousal, but depending on the rigidity of your O-ring/dildo setup, you may find it easier in a semi-erect state.
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STEP 5: Lubricate the dildo. Apply plenty of lubrication to the strap-on dildo, and you're ready to go!
Tips for Extra Fun Using a Strap-On for Men
1. Communicate with your partner
Open and honest communication is key when trying anything new with a partner. Your strap-on will increase your penis length and girth, so talking to your partner and ensuring they feel comfortable throughout the experience is important.
There's also the lack of sensitivity to factor in. With regular intercourse, you're able to feel your partner through your penis, but you can't with a hollow dildo. An appendage you can't feel means continuous communication is vital to ensure your partner has an enjoyable experience.
Open and honest communication is key when trying anything new with a partner.
It's also useful to check in after sex, a type of informal debrief where you can both discuss what you enjoyed, what you didn't, and what you'd like to try next time.
Creating a space where you both feel comfortable talking, or even laughing, about the strap-on will help foster intimacy, reduce any anxieties, and result in a higher level of sexual satisfaction.
2. Try wearing the strap-on before using it for sex
Before using a hollow strap-on for sex, we recommend taking some time to get familiar with your new toy. The quickest and easiest way to get used to it is by wearing it before sex!
Wearing a strap-on will seem weird at first - it'll take a while to get used to the harness, and the dildo is like a brand-new appendage. It has a different weight, texture, and shape to the penis you're used to, and it's natural that it will feel slightly alien!
But if you take the time to familiarize yourself with the strap-on, you can shake off that feeling and begin to think of it as an extension of your manhood, which will do wonders for your enjoyment when you come to use it.
The more comfortable you feel with it alone, the easier it will be when you involve a partner.
Wearing it around the house in your day-to-day life while doing non-sexual acts (like watching TV or cleaning the house) will acclimatize you to it, give you a sense of how it will work, and help you start seeing it as a part of your body.
If you or your partner find it funny at any point, embrace it! Sex can be funny, but that doesn't take away from your enjoyment or your satisfaction. If anything, it fosters a more intimate, less embarrassing environment to properly explore your fantasies and get the most out of your new sex aid.
3. Take it slow
It may take some time for you to warm to the idea of using a strap-on, but once you do, you should let your partner do the same. If you've been wearing it before using it for sex, you should involve your partner in that.
When you begin getting hot and heavy, you can have your partner give the strap-on a handjob or oral - including it in your foreplay like a real penis will get you both accustomed to it and will better facilitate the fantasy of it being real.
When you start using it for sex, and your partner is getting used to your new size, it's crucial you take things slowly
Using a strap-on might feel unnatural initially, but if you take your time and focus on the movements and techniques that work for you and your partner, it will soon feel like second nature.
Remember, there's no right or wrong way to use a strap-on - the best way is the way that works for you and your partner, and that can take some time to figure out. Ask your partner for feedback on what they're enjoying, and go slow while you both figure it all out.
4. Consider using a condom
While you might not think it, using a condom is highly beneficial when using a sex aid like a strap-on. Not only will a condom help speed up clean-up, but it can also help protect you from nasty infections.
If your dildo is made from a porous material (jelly materials like vinyl or rubber), then small particles of dirt and bacteria can penetrate the surface and get trapped in microscopic holes over time.
It makes it impossible to completely clean these types of materials, so using a condom over the hollow dildo is a must to keep it a sanitary experience.
If you're using a porous strap-on for pegging or anal play, you should always use a condom with it. Bacteria from the anus shouldn't be transferred to any other orifice, and you can avoid this issue by using a condom. It will also make using your toy on different orifices safe and viable.
Using a condom will extend the strap-on's lifespan and ensure that it stays clean and sanitary for both you and your partner. Don't use a latex condom if your toy is porous, as the oils in the toy that get released when it sweats will break down the condom. Use polyurethane condoms, as they're compatible with oils.
One last thing: always make sure to clean your strap-on (the harness and the dildo) after use, even when you use a condom!
5. Experiment with different positions
If you're naturally on the smaller size, there might be some positions that you or a partner have wanted to try but couldn't make work. Well, with the extra size from your sex aid, all those positions are within reach!
Don't fall back on your usual positions - you've got a great sex aid at your disposal, so make sure to use it to your advantage.
Experimenting with different positions improves your sexual satisfaction. When you're in the early stages of using your hollow strap-on, experimentation is how you'll find out what works best for you and your partner.
Some of the more popular strap-on positions are cowgirl and doggy, as they allow for deeper penetration and give both partners equal control, but feel free to experiment with any position that takes your fancy! Just make sure to communicate with your partner, so you know what's working and what might be too much.
6. Use plenty of lube
One of the best pieces of advice we can give you is lube, lube, lube! Use plenty on the dildo and on the inner canal.
Lube compatibility is dependent on the material your dildo is made out of, but generally speaking, a water-based lubricant is your best option as it's both condom and sex toy safe. Water-based lubricants have a tendency to dry out quicker than others (which actually makes them easy to clean up), so make sure to reapply frequently.
One of the best pieces of advice we can give you is lube, lube, lube! Use plenty on the dildo and on the inner canal.
It's also good form to make sure that your partner is comfortable in telling you to stop and apply more lube, as a dildo's material can often dry out a vagina.
7. Experiment with different dildos
Variety is the spice of life, not least with your sex toys! People have more than one fantasy, so having a different dildo to fulfill each one is a great way to keep things fresh in the bedroom.
There are so many hollow dildo shapes, sizes, colors, and materials - if one isn't working for you, try testing out a few more!
Get your partner involved to make shopping for a strap-on more fun and to help them feel more comfortable around it. If you have more than one partner, that's a reason to have more than one dildo!
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Choosing Your First Strap-On
As there are so many options available, it can easily become overwhelming shopping for your first strap-on, so we've come up with a few ways to help narrow down your search.
1. Consider the different materials available
We highly recommend you keep in mind the material of both the harness and the dildo, as they all come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Think about how often you'll be using your strap-on and if anyone else will be using it. The answer will determine how often you'll need to clean it, which should influence what material you choose.
You want to feel comfortable wearing the harness, so look for a material that won't agitate your skin and then think about cleaning up
Nylon harnesses are simple to use and easy to clean (they're normally machine washable), but leather is more comfortable, long-lasting, and often comes with more adjustability options.
As for the dildo, the number one rule is to make sure that it's body safe. Try to avoid anything made from phthalates, a group of chemicals used to make plastic stronger and more flexible, that have a detrimental effect on our health. Normally dildos will be marked as body-safe or phthalate-free, so you know you're getting a body-safe toy.
The most reliable material we can recommend is high-quality silicone. Silicone is body safe and has a realistic texture, often feeling like a second skin. It's also non-porous, which is something you should look out for - porous toys are impossible to sterilize fully and should always be used with a condom.
2. Budget
When it comes to strap-ons, money talks. The more money you spend, the better quality harness and dildo you'll have. Price affects everything from materials to how well it fits, so if you're wondering whether it's worth spending those extra few dollars on a higher-quality strap-on, the answer is: yes!
Remember, this sex aid is going in someone's body - you really don't want to cut costs on something like that
Plus, a higher-quality strap-on will last a lot longer and, more often than not, have interchangeability allowing you to use a variety of different dildos.
3. Keep in Mind your Desired Size
Dildo size is obviously a crucial component to keep in mind when choosing a strap-on. This is as much your partner's decision as it is yours - after all, they're going to be on the receiving end!
While a lot of men purchase a hollow strap-on because of size issues, not all women like a huge penis, so it's up to your partner to decide what's comfortable for them and for you to check in with them. It's also highly likely that the answer will be different based on whether you're buying a strap-on to use for vaginal sex or for anal and pegging, so keep that in mind.
Dildo size is obviously a crucial component to keep in mind when choosing a strap-on.
You'll need to check the insertable length of the hollow dildo to see if your penis will fit, and you should also remember to factor in the size of your O-rings and the size of the hollow dildo.
If you're struggling to work out whether the dildo you want will fit in an O-ring, dividing the circumference of the dildo by Pi (3.14) will give you its diameter, which you can then compare to the diameter of your O-ring.
4. Pay Attention to the Features
There's a surprising amount of variation in the features that strap-ons come with, and when it comes to experimenting with sex toys, you never know what might interest you! Make sure to take these into consideration when researching, as you don't want to miss out.
Passive features like vibration or remote control are amazing.
Vibrating strap-ons increase pleasure for both participants and are a game changer for many, while a remote control toy is always a fun way to explore and play with power dynamics. And best of all, if you don't want to use them, you don't have to.
But there are other features to consider: double-ended strap-ons for twice the fun; ejaculating dildos that help you achieve that pornstar orgasm; inflatable hollow strap-ons that let you play with girth or strap-ons built for pegging. Some strap-ons even come with an open end for skin-to-skin contact, so when you're shopping around, factor the features into your final decision.
5. Explore the Different Designs
Ideally, you'll see your strap-on as an extension of your body, so it's important that it looks the way you envision. With so many available strap-on designs, colors, and shapes, you're guaranteed to find one that you connect with.
The best thing about choosing a strap-on is that you aren't limited by biology - your strap-on design can be wild, as you can imagine! If you can fantasize about it, there's a good chance that a strap-on exists to fulfill that fantasy.
With so many available strap-on designs, colors, and shapes, you're guaranteed to find one that you connect with.
There are so many unique hollow strap-on designs - some are curved for g-spot/p-spot stimulation, some don't look like penises at all, and they all come in a variety of funky colors or textures! Start investigating the designs, and you'll soon be able to pick a strap-on that speaks to you.
6. Consider The harness Type
And last but not least, figure out what type of harness you want to wear. We've explored the most common types, but there are a lot of variations on those, and each has its pros and cons, with some granting more control and others being easier to use or quicker to change the components.
Ultimately it depends on what you'll find the most comfortable fit, as that will allow you to get the best experience out of your strap-on. Once you know what type of harness you want to wear, it'll help to narrow down your choices substantially.
FAQ
Are strap-ons for men safe?
Hollow strap-ons are entirely safe to use as long as you keep in mind these tips.
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Ensure your strap-on is made from body-safe, easy-to-clean materials.
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Use a condom with porous sex toys to help protect yourself and your partner from bacteria and dirt.
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Avoid swapping from anal to oral or vaginal penetration, and use your hollow strap-on for its intended purpose to prevent infections.
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Make sure your partner isn't in any pain. As there's no tactile feedback through the dildo, you won't be able to feel them like you normally would, so check in with them and ensure they know to stop and add more lube if it becomes uncomfortable.
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You should never feel any pain when using a hollow strap-on, so stop if you feel like the inner canal is too tight or if it hurts. That's a sign that you need a dildo with a bigger inner cavity.
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Remember to lube inside and outside the hollow dildo and reapply it frequently - it will help ensure you and your partner don't feel any chafing or friction.
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Clean it thoroughly after every use with soap and warm water or a dedicated sex toy cleaner.
What is the best way to clean hollow strap-ons?
Cleaning a hollow strap-on can be tricky, and it all depends on the materials of your harness and the dildo.
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How can I store a hollow strap-on?
More often than not, your strap-on will come with a bag or box for storing them in. As a general rule of thumb, when you buy any sex toy, if it comes with a storage option, you should be using it.
If it doesn't come with anything to store it in, you can keep the strap-on in a cool, clean, and dry spot - either in a box, bag or on a shelf on display.
We recommend you store your strap-on setup alone, as toys can often interact poorly with other toys causing them to degrade or get damaged, depending on their material. Always make sure to store them away from extreme heat or cold at all times.
Summary
Hollow strap-ons will help add some variety and spice back into your bedroom routine and are also great intimacy replacements for men suffering from erectile issues and impotence. Sufferers of these conditions frequently report improved sexual satisfaction and the return of orgasms after trying a strap-on in the bedroom.
If you or your partner are interested in trying one out, the variety of strap-ons and dildos is endless; there's almost certainly one out there for you
And if you're struggling to pick one? Just follow our helpful tips to help narrow down your choices. If you have any questions about the use, types, and functions of hollow strap-ons or are interested in learning more, our comprehensive guide is the best source of information. With our assistance, you can make an informed decision and choose the strap-on that is most suitable for your needs.