May is self-pleasuring month, and many men may be itching to take the tumescent manhood challenge and celebrate the month to the fullest. A healthy attitude toward enjoyment of self-pleasuring is compatible with good member health, so dudes should take advantage of the month if they wish. However, those who want to really go full-bore during self-pleasuring month may need a little preparation.

The lusty month of May

Although it’s not officially sanctioned by any government, May has unofficially been designated as National Self-pleasuring Month since 1995. The idea is for people to recognize self-fondling as a normal part of most people’s lives and celebrate by engaging in self-play frequently. Many people use the month to talk openly about a subject that is a favorite of many but about which few feel comfortable discussing.

Some people like to set aside extra time for self-gratification during May, and some even locate self-pleasure-a-thons to participate in, either to raise money for charity or simply as a means of experiencing endurance self-pleasuring for fun.

So what kind of preparation might a guy need to consider for this month? It really depends on how “into” it he intends to get and what kind of participation he is interested in.

Simply solo

For example, many men will celebrate by self-stimulating in much the same fashion as they usually do, although perhaps more often or for longer periods of time. In such cases, their preparation needs may be rather simple:

• Lubrication. For any man intent on self-gratifying at length, lubrication is essential. Frequent or lengthy self-pleasuring without the use of some form of lubrication is likely to result in a member getting rubbed raw, and that’s not fun for anyone.

• Cleaning materials. Unless a man is planning on simply rubbing his male seed into his skin (which is a viable option for many), a player needs to have some sort of cleaning material on hand. Tissues, towels, socks, baby wipes or paper towels should be stocked up on.

• Stimulating material. For some, self-pleasuring is all in the mind (and the hand), but for those who depend upon some other form of stimulation, it’s good to have URLs for appropriate sites, sensual magazines, adult DVDs or sensuous writing nearby.

Group endeavors

Many men take advantage of the month to self-stimulate with one or more other people. This may be an informal double-header with one buddy, a group session at a self-pleasuring club or a competition in a public self-pleasure-a-thon. The preparation materials listed above still apply, but there may be other things to consider.

• Volume and distance. When self-gratifying in front of another guy, many men are concerned about the amount of male seed they release or how far that male seed flies. Those so concerned are advised to refrain from self-stimulating for at least several days before a public encounter. This allows the sacks time enough to replenish the supply of male seed. It also allows the manhood enough time to become more sensitive to touch, so the male seed is more likely to shoot out at a higher speed and travel farther.

• Appearance. No guy wants other people to see his endowment and comment on rashes, dry skin, etc. A couple of weeks before any group activity, a guy should thoroughly inspect his member and determine if there are any blemishes or factors that may make him shy about revealing himself and take steps to correct these problems.

Male organ preparation to address appearance concerns during Self-pleasuring Month should include the regular use of a first class male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). For example, dry manhood skin responds well to a crème with both a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E). The crème needs vitamin C, a key component of collagen, which gives male member skin the tone and elasticity it needs for a healthy tumescence. Vitamin C also aids blood flow, which is crucial for tumescent activity.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.