Masturbation – a guide to self-love
Masturbation can be a great way to get to know your body and gain pleasure.
Learning To Love Yourself
Want to know more about the world of masturbation? Or perhaps you’re a newcomer when it comes to the art of getting yourself off? Either way, we have put together the helpful introductory guide to masturbation that should help you on your path to self-pleasure.
Masturbation can be a great way to relieve stress but there is also sometimes a lot of questions around the act. So, without further ado, let’s work our way through some of the most asked questions about masturbation.
What is masturbation?
To put it plainly, masturbation is the act of touching yourself for pleasure with the goal typically being to achieve orgasm. For men, this usually translates as the use of either one or two hands on the erect penis. For women, there can be slightly more variation, however, use of one or two fingers to stimulate the clitoris is commonplace.
Who masturbates?
Masturbation sometimes may not be an ideal talking point for casual conversation, therefore you may be in the dark when it comes to understanding how common masturbation is.
According to our Global Sex Survey, where we interviewed nearly 30,000 people on their sex lives, around 61% of reported that they currently masturbate/self-pleasure, with around 10% claiming to have never masturbated.
What is mutual masturbation?
Mutual masturbation is the act of masturbating together with your partner(s). If you’ve never tried it before, it can be a really great way to build intimacy. Talking about sex with your partner(s) can make it more fun and can even make your relationship stronger. Some people masturbate at the same time as their partner(s).
Why not try sitting cross-legged in front of each other whilst you masturbate mutually? The great thing about this is that you both have a closeup view of what your partner is doing which can be a real turn-on. From this position, you can also easily lean forward for a passionate kiss to help heighten the excitement. Or two or more people can simultaneously stimulate each other's genitals.
How do I masturbate?
You know what they say, practise makes perfect! Afterall, 2/3 of us are not fully satisfied with our sex lives, so get to know what makes you feel satisfied.
One of the best ways to get the most out of your self-love is to learn what feels good for you. To get started, you could simply find yourself some quiet time and experiment with what feels good. Just be sure to do it safely and ensure you don’t do anything that feels uncomfortable.
If you’re looking for guidance, why not try asking a friend that you’re comfortable with if they have any tips? They may be able to give you a few pointers to get the most out of your ‘me time’.
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Is it OK to masturbate if you’re in a relationship?
Masturbating when you’re in a relationship doesn’t always mean your partner isn’t satisfying you. It can be a great way to figure out what you like and what makes you have an orgasm. Then you can show or tell them what feels good.
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