Hand Job

What is a Hand Job?

A hand job, also spelled handjob, occurs when a person strokes another person’s penis or scrotum using his or her hands. A hand job is similar to male masturbation, but necessarily involves another person who’s responsible for performing the act.

The male counterpart of fingering, hand jobs are usually performed as foreplay, but not always. More than the means to an end, a hand job can result in ejaculation. Why hand jobs instead of penetrative sex? Because hand jobs are great to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy!

Giving the Perfect Hand Job

If you want to make your partner happy, hand jobs are detrimental! Here are some Women’s Health magazine tips for giving the perfect hand job:

  • Be gentle: a penis is not a punching bag;
  • Watch your partner masturbate to know how he likes to have his penis stroked;
  • Stimulate your partner’s glans (it’s the most sensitive part of the penis);
  • Use lube for wetter hand jobs;
  • Experiment with edging for a more intense orgasm.
Hand job
A woman performing a hand job on a man.

Hand Job Curiosities

Here are some interesting and little-known hand job curiosities:

  • Hand jobs aren’t just for men. In fact, many women derive pleasure from performing them;
  • In extreme cases, hand jobs can lead to pregnancy if semen falls onto the woman’s vaginal opening;
  • Hand jobs aren’t just for horny teenagers, as they’re performed by people of all ages;
  • Hand jobs are the most important element keeping the Mile High Club alive.