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.


Posted in: Ask an Expert, Fast Facts, Health, Sex & Relationships, Love&Sex, Sex, Sexual Health Facts, Virginity, Your Body
Tags: , , , ,

402 Comments

  1. avatarScottishHunni says:

    well im a bit older than most of you girls, im 20 and still yet to have the big O.. i have good sex and i get close but never seem to have one, i would love to have one because you need a big finish tbh dont you lol and see what all the fuss is about but i have tried everything i can think of but nothing seems to work….. HELP ME OUT GIRLS :/

  2. avataralicecupcakes33 says:

    My mom would never let me get a vibrator what else can you use that is house held

  3. avataramber says:

    ive had sex3 times with my boyfriend and neither of the times hve a squirted or orgasmd. hes fingered me and kinda gone down on me but ive never felt it only just got wet , is this normal and is there anyway i can make it happen ?

  4. avatarAlyssa says:

    this is wierd but does masterbating make you a better sex partner while having intercourse?

  5. avatarbaisauntie says:

    hi i started playing with my self about 2 or 3 years ago and now i just cant find much pleasure in it anymore what am i doing wrong?

    • avatarBleedingSun says:

      I had this happen, where I kinda got bored with it. Just give it a break for a bit, or maybe find new ways. Doing the same thing of anything over and over will get boring eventually.

  6. avatarkaylee says:

    Hi! :)
    Im 13 and ive been masturbating since i was 11. But lately, when ever i do it…i dont get that ‘excited’ anymore. Ive tried using different items…but nothing seems to work.
    But ive been getting super horny lately and then when i start masturbating…it doesnt seem to ‘work’.
    Does anyone have any good tips?
    I would like to talk to some people about this topic…so add me on Kik if you ever wanna talk! :)
    my user is, BelieveingBabe my names Kaylee:) thank you so much<3:)xx

  7. avataraj says:

    you guys talk about “clitoral stimulation”. i tried it in the shower, with the shower head, but i think i’m doing it wrong.

    & is it wrong to use the handle of my brush?
    ( clean it thoroughly )

    i just seem to never orgasm.

  8. avatarMaddie says:

    So I’m 15 and I usually read some m-rated stories to “get wet”. Is this normal or am I just totally weird?

    • avatarLysinne says:

      I do it all the time, and im not going to lie I have had my hand in writing them to!
      P.S. Im your age and I dont find it weird

  9. avatarAsianIggs1 says:

    I’ve masturbated for years… My stomach sometimes gets these weird cramps afterwards, or sometimes even somewhere around my diaphragm. 1) Is that normal, and 2) what’s “popping the cherry”? Does it hurt?

    • avatarKylie says:

      i get that, and popping the cherry is an old fasion way of saying losing your virginity i think

  10. avatarLizzie says:

    I’m almost 14 years old and I’m obviously a virgin. I usually just touch myself for pleasure, just like rubbing and stuff, teasing myself, but today for the first time I fingered myself and it hurt really bad, is that normal? also, when I masturbate I get really really wet, to the point where it drips off my leg, is that normal? is it cum or like what is it?

    • avatarSIND says:

      Very normal hun…. Do not fall for the stereotype that you can not be a sexual goddess…. but if it hurts do not do anything more than your body can handle for now. Clitirol stiimulation may be best… DO NOT FORCE ANYTHING…… Mother nature will take her course angel………….. trust me I was a late bloomer………….

    • avatarJoey says:

      Hi Lizzie!
      While fingering yourself, it’s possible that you tore your hymen (also known as popping the cherry). The hymen is just a thin piece of skin that covers the vaginal opening…it hurts when it’s broken, and commonly bleeds a little, too.

      The wetness is just your vagina providing natural lubrication..it thinks that your finger is a man’s penis, and it trying to make sex as smooth as possible…As far as i know, it’s perfectly normal…

      if you have other questions, you can email me at joey.polson@yahoo.com

      I hope this helped!

  11. avatarKatybabyXOox says:

    I heard girls can “squirt” my Ex girlfriend did.. But why can’t I…my boyfriend wants me to .. I just cant..

    • avatarJoey says:

      The vast majority of girls can’t squirt :/

    • avatarColette says:

      Almost every girl can squirt if you know what to do. Make sure you drink plenty of water during the day. And maybe an half hour or so before sex go to the bathroom (so you don’t pee while doing this) every girl has a thing called a g spot at the top of the inside or your vagina (it feels kinda rough). What you or your boyfriend can do is stick a finger or two in and rub in in a “come here” kind of motion. After a few minutes of rubbing it and playing with your other parts, you should feel like you have to pee, DON’T FREAK OUT, it’s normal. Just go with it and keep feeling good. When u feel like your about to explode, pull out and watch the water works flow.! Hope I helped. And dont be embarrassed if you pee the first few times, it takes practice (:

  12. avatarAlexis says:

    I really want to try this but I’m scared. I was reading comments about popping things and blood coming out. I’m really scared. Can someone help?

    • avatarBanks says:

      No worries, that is not common at all. Just make sure you are taking your time while experimenting, and make sure you are using appropriete non harmful methods. You might experience small miniscule ammounts of blood if you are a virgin but nothing heart wrenching.

    • avatarKira says:

      Dont worry about it, if your talking about popping your cherry that can be done when you have sex. You dont have to finger yourself. Some girls dont finger and just rub their clitoris. And you wont really bleed.

    • avatarSteph says:

      ‘popping your cherry’ is just what people call it when your hymen is streched. the hymen is a membrane in the vagina, it doesn’t fully cover it but is sort of a ring shape. when you first have sex it needs to be streached, if things move to quckly it can rip a little and bleed, but if you go at a comfortable pace it doesn’t have to hurt and nothing bleeds. pooping your cherry isn’t even a pop xx

  13. avatarBri:) says:

    So, I’m a little confused about something… Are you supposed to pop your own cherry or is the guy suppose to do it on your first time. Because I heard from this one guys he would find it gross if he was having sex and he popped it and there was blood. So yeah I was also wondering if it hurt to have it popped? Yes, obviously I’m a virgin.

    • avatarKira says:

      Normally the guy pop’s the girls cherry. Im also a virgin but i’ve taken 3 health classes. Im not sure if it hurts or not. One girl i know she took a curling iron and shoved it in her vagina to pop her own cherry, can you say OW?

    • avatarSIND says:

      Sweetheart your body is a temple and if he or any man finds ANYTHING GROSS about your body then you should not allow him to touch it………..

  14. avatarChar says:

    I can remember I have masturbated sincena very youngnage. All the time. I didn’t know what it was I just knew it felt goooood. I just recently started fingerings myself. Now it’s soo intense I have to use something bigger (usually the end of a brush) and it feels soo nice. I’m just embarrassed about it. And I feel gross a dirty after. My stomachs gets pains and I regret it yet love it all at the same time.

  15. avatarAdrianna says:

    Hi I’m 19 and I’ve been with my bf for about a year, we have sex quite often but we love foreplay and he likes it when I finger myself and reach an orgasm I love it too but is it wrong?

  16. avatarFrancine says:

    I remember masturbating from young age like 8yrs old.. Lol good times… I remember starting off with rubbing my clitoris for awhileeeeee like a very long time .. I’m 16 now and I just recently started fingering myself for acouple months … It’s greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat lol at first it hurted just a tiny bit but u just have to keep doin it every time , use 1 finger at first just to stretch urself out .. Then start usin two when ur ready.. It’s how I started to finger myself :D lol xo

  17. avatarVictoria says:

    I’ve tried masturbating before but it hurts and feels uncomfortable when i attempt to penetrate myself. Is this normal? Or is it just because im a virgin?

    • avatarBanks says:

      Not abnormal at all. I’ve had the same problem and many others have. People with our cases usually resort to clitoral stimulation instead of vaginal.

  18. avatarSam says:

    It relieves stress…like school stress, boy stress ya know

  19. avatarStefanie says:

    this has been really helpful ,and i actually have a question…is it normal or wrong to feel guilty or ‘dirty’ when finished?

    • avatarNobody says:

      It is completely normal to feel those feelings, your body and your brain don’t always communicate well. Your body liked it and your brain wants to be sure it’s right, and when you feel ‘dirty’, you do get a little wet from masturbating and it never hurts to take a shower :)

  20. avatarSandyxoxo says:

    hey guys, is it okay to finger myself even if im still a virgin? and does it hurt the first time you try it?

    • avatarStephanie says:

      Sandyxoxo:

      It’s completely OK to finger yourself even if you’re still a virgin. It doesn’t hurt at all. It’s the complete opposite. It may seem awkward to you at first, but you just need to feel around and touch yourself to see what makes you feel good. Once you’ve found your spot you’ll enjoy yourself and it’s mind blowing and an amazing feeling. No shame at all!

Leave Your Comment

Your email address will not be published.

*

*