Don’t be shy about self-pleasure, masturbation is a great way to explore your body, boost your emotional and physical wellbeing and improves your sex life. So, no need to feel guilty or ashamed, masturbation is healthy for you and your sex life.
The dictionary definition of masturbation is touching and stroking your own sex organs for pleasure, and why not we say. Here are a few suggestions and thoughts to get you going, literally!
We have certainly cum (whoops come ) a long way so don’t feel guilty
We now live in a very different world with very different values, the days of shame and guilt about masturbation are long gone thankfully.
Whilst its second nature to most men and tends to be without the hullabaloo and negativity, lucky for them, it’s still feels not quite the same for women. We have the same needs and desires, after all masturbation is a solitary act. It’s all about self-pleasuring, experimentation and understanding one’s body, it’s not selfish you’re just putting yourself first for a change, so don’t feel guilty. It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting everyone first, it’s about you and your pleasures, it’s just enjoyable and fun.
5 Reasons Why Women Masturbate
- For sexual gratification
- To learn about our sexual self
- As a sexual release
- As a substitute for a lack of sexual partner
- Due to general sexual dissatisfaction
Most women will enjoy masturbation without guilt or shame if they feel positively about their own body and genitals and use it as a way to explore their sexuality and what works for them.
4 Health Benefits of Masturbation
Masturbation has health benefit too, really, yes it does, awesome!
- Releases feel good hormones such as dopamine and oxytocin which calms and reduces stress
- Increases blood flow
- Strengthens the pelvic floor
- It’s safe, no pregnancy no sexually transmitted diseases
Masturbation will improve your partnered sexual activity, are you sure?
Your partner isn’t a mind reader, you got that right I hear you say! If you don’t tell them what you like and what you don’t like how will they ever know what you want and they will keep doing the same thing believing you like it. The more aware you are of your body and what works for you the more you can tell your partner.
Try the power of suggestion, instead of “stop that”, “oh for love of god” maybe try “I like it when you touch me there gently”. When you guide your partner they will respond, it’s human nature, so guide them to your sensitive spots.
New to masturbation try these few tips
Remember your body is your body so control your sexuality, remind yourself your body is beautiful and masturbation is healthy and good for you.
If you’re shy or unsure, try these simple tips. Start slowly, there’s no rush, get comfortable and let yourself wonder.
- Gently rub your clitoris using a finger or a smooth object
- Place a finger or two into your vagina
- Develop your fantasies they’re yours no one else’s
- Think about using a sex toy, a vibrator, ben wa balls, whatever works for you
- Use lubricant
- Cleanliness is next to masturbationess avoid getting urinary tract infections. Wash your hands before and after, clean your sex toys after use.
Right, I think you’re ready to start exploring.