There are hours of endless fun to be had with an erect penis, but even the most ardent fan of masturbation can occasionally get a bit bored with his regular routines. Fortunately, there are any number of sex toys available to make solo playtime more fun (provided one practices appropriate penis care when using them, of course). Most men are familiar with penis rings and the like, but there are quite a few unusual sex toys of which many men may be unaware. Let's take a look at some of these more obscure options for self-pleasuring.

Better with beer.

Beer is the preferred drink for most men and in America, a beer can is a popular symbol of masculinity. Why not combine this favorite masculine drink with the female body part most popular with heterosexual males? Fortunately, someone has, and so a man can easily enliven his masturbatory activities by inserting his penis into a beer can that has been wrapped around a silicone vagina. Having sex with two of his favorite objects at one time should make many a man happy.

Better with a brick.

While the majority of men prefer to have sex with an actual female, sometimes a guy is so excited that he'll be satisfied with anything with an appropriate opening. In Japan, some men satisfy their lustful feelings by using a brick. Not just any brick, of course, but a brick which has a hole drilled through the middle of it. As might be imagined, this is not the most comfortable item to use on sensitive penis skin. Still, for those who like to prove just how tough their member is, it has a certain fascination.

Driving pleasure.

Plenty of men who grow bored on a long car trip have been known to masturbate while driving - a dangerous activity, but a not uncommon one. It can be made a bit safer by utilizing specially designed sex toys that are placed on the erect penis in order to simulate oral sex. Many such sex toys are designed specifically for use in the automobile and can be plugged into the car's cigarette lighter outlet. It's still not safe, though, and such a toy is best used when a man is pulled over in a discreet location.

Bibbing it.

One of the problems with masturbating is that semen tends to splatter all around the crotch, creating quite a mess - especially if one is self-gratifying while wearing clothes. A masturbation bib - a large, circular paper towel with a hole in the middle for penis insertion - can help to make post-ejaculation clean-up much easier.

Animal-style anal plugs.

Anal plugs can provide pleasurable stimulation for masturbatory activities. For the man who has a special identification with animals, some plugs have been built to resemble tails. The corkscrew pig tail plug seems to be especially popular among this niche audience.

Alien love dolls.

Sci-fi enthusiasts can get a special thrill from inflatable dolls with a fairly humanoid female form - but with more options, such as three breasts and multiple orifices for insertion. Many come in skin tones not typically found on Earth and while most lack extra limbs, the enterprising sci-fi fan can find a DIY way to add arms or legs himself.

Clearly, there's a wide range of sex toys available for the adventurous owner of an erect penis, although he may have to do some searching to find some of the more obscure ones. Whether using a toy or an old-fashioned hand, men need to regularly employ a top-notch penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) to keep the penis healthy and to soothe it after lengthy self-love sessions. Excessive and aggressive rubbing can make an erect penis quite raw, so finding a crème that contains a combination of a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (vitamin E is excellent) is required. Also very helpful: a crème with acetyl L-carnitine in its ingredients list. Acetyl L-carnitine is neuroprotective and can help restore sensitivity lost from too much rough handling of the member. Self-pleasuring can get out of hand sometimes, so an exceptional crème is needed to maintain proper health.