Phallic imagery inspires everything from the profound to the banal. Penises are reflected in sculptures, architecture, art and everyday items, from the Washington Monument to gearshifts and hot dogs. But the package has more to it than just a straight shaft. This holiday season, celebrate peace, joy and the love muscle.

Sensitive parts

The average erect penis measures approximately 5.1 to 5.9 inches, and 95 percent of hard dingles fall somewhere between 4.2 and 7.5 inches.

No matter the size or shape, trouser snakes share certain hot spots that are super sensitive and ideal for stimulation. The ultimate manhood pleasure zone is the head, extremely rich in nerve endings. One of the most touch-receptive regions is the rim of the head and the frenulum, a cluster of pleasure receptors located on the underside at the base of the head. The underside of the shaft produces intense sensations when touched firmly.

If uncircumcised, the member’s sensitive foreskin has great pleasure potential and can be pulled up and down over the glans it protects. Licking, stroking, vibrating, pressing or kissing can stimulate all these spots.

Balls

Too often, folks ignore the testicles out of fear they will overstimulate them and cause pain or discomfort. But those jewels, while quite sensitive to touch, can be a source of immense sexual pleasure. The scrotum surrounding the balls is actually quite receptive to touch — it enjoys pressure and gentle rolling between the fingers. If one pulls the testicles down, more nerve endings become exposed across the taut skin, which can then be licked or stroked.

Running a tongue along the seam in the middle of the balls creates sexy suspense. Cupping the twins and wiggling your fingers while stimulating a penis makes for a multi-layered, erotic experience. During oral, try gently holding a ball inside the mouth and humming or running the tongue over it. Remember to pay careful attention to the penis owner’s body language and noises to keep track of what really works. As always, communication creates the best sex, so asking partners what they like can reveal some tips and tricks that will rock their socks (and everything else) off.

Gift ideas

Shopping for the perfect holiday gift can be intimidating, especially if you’re feeling more naughty than nice. Start with Hump Day’s list of 10 sexy phallic gifts for inspiration!

• Masturbation aids: From simple sleeves to fleshlights, silicone masturbation sleeves slide right around a lubed up penis to produce a life-changing fap sesh!
• Vibrating cock ring: Make that peen vibrate! Cock rings can improve erections and help you stay harder longer, while the vibrator adds an extra dimension of sensation for both partners.
• Clone-A-Willy: Feeling crafty? Enjoy a partner’s exact shape and size anytime using a body-safe silicone material that captures every beloved detail of a pork sword in a rainbow of colors.
• Cock sheath: For members that might soften before folks want the penetration to end, penis extenders have a hollow inside for endless shenanigans. Cock sheaths also work well for those with micropenises whose partners’ prefer that filled-up feeling.
• Penis pump: Placing a cylinder over the penis and drawing out air using a vacuum pulls blood into the penis, creating an erection. These devices get pricey, but can play an important medical or kinky role in many relationships. Though they can create impressive erections, don’t believe the hype that they act as penis enlargers — research shows no difference in size even after consistent use of penis pumps.
• Prostate stimulator: The prostate, which can be located by inserting two lubed-up fingers into the booty while the receptive partner lies face-up, produces powerful orgasms. Prostate stimulators access that spot perfectly. Just be sure to pregame anal play by building up from small objects, like pinkies and very small toys.  
• Flavored lubricant: Though sugary flavored lubes mean bad news for vaginas and buttholes, they work great for oral sex on penises!
• Fancy underwear: Keep that package comfortable in silky-smooth boxers, super-breathable briefs or a classic banana hammock, if you feel daring.
• Chastity device: Some kinksters like to limit their lovers’ ability to access the skin flute at all with padlocked cock cages. For some folks, nothing is hotter than not being able to touch your junk until a partner unleashes the penis for mind-blowing pleasure.
• Vibrator: Contrary to popular belief, vibrators can work wonders on any body part, including the balls, penis and perineum. A bullet vibrator works well and is easy to bring into sexy time.