On The Verge: Two podcast episodes to talk about male pleasure, intimacy, and lived realities

You know it, male sexuality remains far too often taboo. Talking about it openly, without embarrassment, and with sincerity, is not only refreshing, it's essential. That's why we were proud to participate in two special episodes of the On the Verge podcast, entirely dedicated to male sexuality and redefining intimacy from a masculine perspective.

This two-part collaboration didn't just highlight our male sextoys, it enabled conversations about curiosity, vulnerability, exploration, and rediscovering pleasure, solo and as a couple.

Episode 1: Introducing the brand, our mission, and sextoys

Looking back on Manwan's approach and values

In the first episode, four testers were invited to discover our products and share their personal relationship with sexuality, exploration, and intimacy. And quickly, what stood out wasn't just the design or technology of our toys, but the richness of exchanges around them.

We were able to expose what grounds our approach: creating pleasure tools that are effective, accessible, and inclusive at once.

Our mission is to offer male sextoys that adapt to the realities of bodies and journeys: young or seniors, able-bodied or with disabilities, coupled or single. Whether you're facing erectile dysfunction, declining libido, or simply curious to discover new sensations, our products are there to support, never to judge.

A particularly striking aspect of this episode: the age diversity of participants. The four testers ranged from 35 to nearly 70 years old, illustrating sexuality that's alive, evolving, and above all legitimate at any age. Because no, pleasure doesn't stop at 40, it transforms, redefines itself, and always deserves to be explored.

Discovering male sextoys and personal feelings: what's on the agenda for episode one

In this first encounter, discovering male sextoys opens the way to frank, curious, and direct exchanges around pleasure, expectations, and imaginaries related to intimate exploration. More than a simple presentation, the episode sets the foundation for lively discussion about how these objects are perceived, what they spark at first glance, and the questions they raise for participants.

On this episode's agenda:

• the discovery of several Manwan male sextoys and the initial reactions they provoke;

• spontaneous exchanges around desires, obstacles, and curiosity facing pleasure exploration;

• personal feelings about relationship with body, intimacy, and new experiences.

An introductory episode that makes you want to go further, establishing a framework that's both kind, direct, and relaxed around male sexuality.

🎧 Listen to episode 1

Episode 2: Fifteen days later, returning with experience on male sextoys

Sincere and candid exchange

Two weeks after their first test, the same participants returned to the mic. But this time, they weren't alone: each came accompanied by their partner.

The result? A sincere exchange, sometimes funny, often touching, in which each couple shared their experience with complete transparency. How the toys were received, what sensations stood out, how it influenced their intimacy... each testimony revealed a different perspective, a unique approach, without judgment.

The sextoy: pleasure catalyst for couples?

This second episode highlighted a truth often forgotten: pleasure, even solo, has a relational impact. sextoys become dialogue triggers, vectors of complicity, and sometimes even catalysts for transformation in the relationship.

The fact of giving voice to partners enriched the discussion: everyone could express themselves, offer their viewpoint, and show that a well-chosen sextoy can not only amplify pleasure but also strengthen intimate communication.

🎧 Listen to episode 2

Episodes are available on all listening platforms!

Why this collaboration matters to us

In a world where discussions about sexuality are often superficial or stereotyped, this series of episodes reminded us how much people hunger for true, nuanced, accessible narratives. And especially when it comes to male pleasure, too often reduced to performance clichés or silence.

These episodes perfectly reflect the values that drive us:

• Pleasure is personal, but never shameful.

• A sextoy is a tool, not a partner or competitor.

• Men's sexuality deserves to be explored, at any age and in all its nuances.

The feedback we've received since airing has been extremely positive. Listeners thanked us for the diversity of voices, the frankness of exchanges, and the way male pleasure was addressed without awkwardness, caricature, or pressure.

Male sextoy: ready to explore on your turn?

If you're discovering our world, these two episodes are an excellent entry point. You'll find not only a presentation of our products, but above all an overview of the philosophy guiding their creation.

Our tools are designed to support all forms of intimacy, whether experienced solo or with a partner, occasional or daily.

• Discover the toys presented in the podcast.

• Listen to the full series on Spotify (episode 1 and episode 2) or your favorite platform.

• Want to go further? Also discover our article: "How to talk about male sextoy desires with your partner as a man?"

Manwan x On The Verge: parting words

Participating in these two On the Verge episodes was first and foremost a human adventure. Proof that men are ready to talk about pleasure differently. Whether they're in their thirties or seventies, alone or coupled, tactile or curious.

If our collaboration helped open dialogue, lift some taboos, or simply inspire freer intimate discoveries... then we're exactly where we belong.