The Complete Guide To Masturbation

Ellen!

Masturbation is something people do at any and every point in their lives — whether they’re single or in a relationship, old or young, male or female. What’s great about masturbation is that there is no right or wrong way to do it, you don’t need any supplies, and it is perfectly healthy and safe. This guide was written by Ellen Friedrichs, a sex education teacher, to help clear up some confusion surrounding masturbation, answer the most common questions people have and offer tips and advice on a subject that can be tough to talk about. Read on to learn more about masturbation, and hopefully, get some of your questions answered.


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403 Comments

  1. avatarchloestarbarz says:

    im just wondering is it possible to pretend to have sex on your own ? would it be classed as masturbating? im 15 but sometimes i wanna try whilst on my period but i stay at my dad every weekend so it seems awkward and at my mums i share a room with my younger siblings 9 and 4 what should i do? xx

    • avatarAstrid says:

      Why pretend to masturbate? Either do it or don’t? On your period it’s your choice, and can actually help relieve cramps. As for where, the bathroom is the best place, especially if you want privacy. Read some guides about using the shower head. A directed stream of water bouncing of your clitoris is amazing, great if you’re on your period too.

  2. avatarsage says:

    does anyone have any techniques for masturbating? i can orgasm i just rub myself. just wondering if there’s any good techniques without the help of sex toys.

  3. avatarDJ says:

    I have mastrubated in school and basically everywhere and i also do it when im babysitting my 2 year old niece and she does everything i do. what should i do? please help!!!

    • avatarAstrid says:

      Don’t do it in front of your niece, that’s just too weird. As for anywhere else, as long as you have privacy, that is not a problem.

  4. avatarAnon says:

    I get turned on by any type of sex (male/male, female/female, and male/female) and I’m a lesbian. (how’s that for logic?) But I’m curious if anyone else gets turned on by male/male sex, whether you’re straight, bi, or a lesbian

    • avatarMichelleK says:

      I’m hetero-flexible (mostly straight, but can lean the other way) and I get turned on (a lot) by M/M sex. I find it extremely hot… I also find F/F sex really hot too.

  5. avatarUnknown says:

    My mom and sister got their periods when they were 11 or 12! I masturbate and I haven’t got mine! I’m 14 and really scared that my masturbation had something to do with it! I’m scared that if I keep it up, I won’t get my period anytime soon.
    I have another question.
    I want a vibrator so bad but I don’t want ANYBODY to find out I masturbate. I think it should be kept personal. Help? I don’t know what to do??

    • avatarBelinda says:

      It’s ok to masturbate, that’s the first thing I say to you. I was 17 when I bought my vibrator. I was scared, but love it very much. Just wait, you can use your fingers as well. Just go for it, it’s simply amazing stuff and fun.

    • avatarKelly says:

      I didn’t get mine until 9th grade. Don’t worry about it, the masturbation has nothing to do with it.

  6. avatarBeth says:

    My “friend” saw a porn vid where a chick was masterbating on her period. Now he wants me to try it. But he wants me to finger myself and even use toys. It sounds a bit messy and gross. Is it safe and should I try it?

    • avatarAstrid says:

      Perfectly safe but, are you comfortable doing it? If you think it’s gross I would say you don’t think so. Masturbation on your period is great for cramps though. Don’t want to get sticky etc, use the showerhead. You want to share that with your “friend” that’s up to you

  7. avatartvan says:

    I remember masturbating as early as 5 years old, is this normal?
    also I can only reach orgasm through tightly humping a pillow… why cant I orgasm through sex?

  8. avataramy says:

    when you masterbate can you break tour hymen? what if u start bleeding all over the place in your room and you dont know what to do?

  9. avatarAmanda says:

    I masturbate, i have been ever since i was 12, does it make you gay when you masturbate?

  10. avatarMiggy says:

    K so i haven’t had my period yet and my friends say I’m really lucky so i don’t want it sooner… will like masterbating speed it up?

  11. avatarjk says:

    hey um wen u get an orgasim dose it hurt before u get it like dose it feel like u want to stop

  12. avatarZesha says:

    I masturbate but once I’ve reached an orgasm, it’ll hurt slightly down there and I feel guilty doing it for no reason…but it feels so good..

  13. avatarLala says:

    Havent masturbated EVER and idk if i want to idk if its normal?…

    • avatarpenny says:

      yeah its totally normal! i havent ever but lots of girls do. its normal if u do and its normal if u dont. some people dont like to but many love it!

  14. avatarLala says:

    Havent maturbated EVER and idk if i want to…

  15. avatarbeauty_girl says:

    i dont know im afraid to do this
    im only 13 years old

    • avatarLala says:

      That’s how I feel exactly!

    • avatarRJ says:

      If you don’t want to, there’s no reason to.
      But don’t be afraid because of your age. I’ve been masturbating since I was very young, just because it feels good. Thirteen is definitely old enough if you feel like you want to try.

  16. avatarTayla says:

    Omg it feels so good! I only started today and can’t wait to do it again. I am surprised that 9 and 10 year olds masturbate though…

    • avatarAriana says:

      haha… right! 9 and 10 year olds? what do you watch on tv!?!? I am about to turn 16.. and i just tried it with my sister when i was 13. 10? nah… i didnt even know how to kiss at 10. let alone 9. ew.

  17. avatarclaire says:

    Hi, so i have a couple questions. any answer i appreciate.

    1)what vagina penetration? and how is it used in masterbation and how is it used with a guy?

    2) i dont know what turns me on. ive tried fantasizing about many different things and people that im attracted to me but getting turned on is almost hard. any advice?

  18. avatarLisa says:

    I masturbate a LOT. Every day (almost). I rub my vjj against a chair edge. The problem is, that my mom got her period when she was 11 and i am already 12 and still havent got my period. Could this be because i masturbate??? Help!!!! I do have discharge though.
    Thank you in advance!!

    • avatarcory says:

      you will get your period, It may just take longer, you really should go to your mom for help thou, don rely on some msg board. At any rate I’m sure you’ll be fine, and I’m positive that masturbating wouldn’t harm.

    • avatarpenny says:

      your period will come… it may not come at the same time your moms did, and 12 is still a fine age to not have your period yet so dont worry… some girls dont get it till theyre 15

  19. avatarjosie says:

    Omg i say to girls who want to masturbate, go for it! It is soo darn good when you get an orgasm!!!

  20. avatarD_Styles says:

    So…I’m scared to masterbate. Like I hump toys and stuff but I’m too scared to stick my finger ‘in there’ and I’m 14, I’ve been doing this since I was 10! I need help, for some reason I’m scared! What should I do?

    • avatarRJ says:

      You don’t have to stick your finger in for it to be masturbating. Rubbing or humping toys is just as good (in my opinion, better!)

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