My hands tend to shake, possibly from excessive masturbation. I recently watched a video where a guy was caught using an electronic male masturbator by a woman and the scene went to a happy ending. Anyways, it got me thinking — if I switch to using a device like that, could it help reduce my hands from shaking? What’s your opinion on electronic toys? Do you think they’re a good alternative?

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    The shaking might be an essential tremor (I have one and it’s hereditary in my family). It’s usually a benign condition but you should talk to your doctor in case it’s something more serious as it can be related to brain tumors or other shit you really need to jump on.

    There’s no relation to masturbation but, hey, if you want a sex toy then buy one.

  • slurp@programming.dev
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    2 months ago

    Masturbation won’t do that, you should probably go to a doctor. Also, give a toy a go if it sounds fun!

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Gotta be honest. As I read this comment, and it began asking for a link, after OP was talking about watching a porn video…I really thought you were going a whole different direction with your question…

    • wernayu@feddit.rocksOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Hmm maybe i saw a meme/gif somewhere where a guy’s hand was shaking while drinking from a glass of water and the caption was too much jerking off or something

      • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        1 month ago

        That’s kind of a weak link to base your medical self-diagnosis on 😆

        I expected more like someone you trusted giving you misinformation to manipulate you or something 😅

  • Skeezix@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Your hands shake for some other reason which you should have checked out by a doctor. Snappin your carrot doesn’t cause your hands to shake.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Which makes no sense. Everybody should masturbate. The girls who try to hold a pill between their knees are the most likely to need a morning after pill from wearing their knees as earings.

      • FaceDeer@fedia.io
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        2 months ago

        Ignoring the weird pill-related part, the rest of your comment is actually sound. There are genuine medical benefits to be had, at least for males. I don’t know if there’s equivalents for women, but I recall reading a study that found that regular ejaculation significantly reduces the chances of prostate cancer later in life.

        Everybody should be free to feel comfortable with their own bodies, IMO. Society’s concerns should only matter when it comes to interactions with others.

  • BlindFrog@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I used to be unable to hold my right hand still in the air without slight tremors, and I noticed how it went away some months after I quit playing this one mmo with excessive clicking. Phlebotomy is so much easier with a calm hand. Maybe the toy would help if it’s hands-free?

    Adding this fun read because I know hands do get numb from holding strongly vibrating things for excessive periods of time: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/83-110/default.html

    Moreso in your jerking hand, or both? Not that I have any qualifications to answer further – better to check with your doctor how serious it is.

  • Notyou@sopuli.xyz
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    2 months ago

    Other people mentioned the medical stuff, so… Fuck yeah get some toys. I got an autoblower and it has been enjoyable. Make sure you use water based lubricant (depending on the toy, most are silicone). Don’t use silicone lube with silicone toys. Also make sure you keep it clean and dry between storage. Corn starch works for drying powder, if you don’t wanna buy special toy cleaning powder.

    I would look into one with an easy clean up. I saw some toys that has the back open so if you “make a mess” in the toy then it would just shoot out the end.

    Also, fuck the haters. I know most people see men with sex toys as either “gross” or “funny” but I’m the one enjoying myself when they are still hanging on to baggage. Besides Megan Thee Stallion told me that “Everybody talking shit probably sucks anyway.”

  • Skull giver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl
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    2 months ago

    There are many reasons why your hands may tend to shake, and none of them are masturbation. And no, you won’t go blind either.

    Talk to your doctor if you worry about this stuff. Shaky hands could be a symptom of a harmless combination of your genetics (essential tremor, that kind of stuff), not getting enough sleep, stress, or it could be a sign of something bad (early onset Parkinson’s, thyroid issues), or maybe it’s just low blood sugar. Don’t listen to the internet for medical stuff, get a professional’s opinion!

    As for sex toys, some people swear by them, others find them more trouble than they’re worth. They won’t stop your hands from shaking but that doesn’t mean you can’t try them if you’re interested.

  • HatchetHaro@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    When it comes to sex toys, it all depends on your kinks and preferences.

    You can try an electronic masturbator, or perhaps you can simply tape a fleshlight to a table and thrust into it. A massage gun can be fun, too! A shower with a strong concentrated stream of water can emulate that vibration as well, and simplifies cleanup. Maybe experiment with a dildo or butt plug; gay men have been on it for literal millennia, and I can say from experience that it feels amazing (with some practice). Perhaps you can get on “dating” apps and get someone to come give you a handjob, if that suits your fancy.

    You can also just try changing the way you touch yourself. A different grip, or even a different hand, perhaps? Or try rubbing the head of your penis with your palm in a circular motion for something intense (lube recommended). Are your nipples sensitive? They can be erogenous zones for some men, so it might be worthwhile to try playing with them.

    Lots of ways to achieve an orgasm without putting the same strain on your hands, but like what others have said, unless you’re a professional that wanks 8 hours a day, it’s probably not the masturbating that’s causing the pain.