masturbation can actually improve sexual health and relationships
(Source: medicinenet.com)
A word on masturbation:
Masturbation leads to better body awareness.
And familiarity with your body, with what turns you on, with what doesn’t work for you,
Knowing what it takes for your body to feel pleasure,
Will lead to better sex.
Don’t feel ashamed to masturbate. It’s healthy; it relieves stress and headaches. And any negative myths about it are just that— fiction and sex-negative propaganda.
Happy May, everyone.
of course if you don’t like masturbation that’s fine but don’t be ashamed of it if you do!
(via fuckyeahsexpositivity)
Masturbating constantly over a period of hours can produce some swelling or ‘puffiness’ of this penis. This is called ‘oedema’ and is due to fluid leaking into the tissues. It will disappear after some hours because the fluid goes back into the bloodstream.
(Source: netdoctor.co.uk)
Will using a vibrator to masturbate make it harder to orgasm with your partner?
Too many women worry that masturbating, particularly with a vibrator, will desensitize them. Actually, some research has shown the opposite. One study found that compared with women who didn’t use vibrators, women who did had better lubrication, were more easily aroused, and found it easier to orgasm when having sex.
Experts say that masturbating helps you get in touch with what you like sexually, and that can make for a richer sex life with your partner.
I have found that since I started using sex toys it is easier to orgasm.
(Source: women.webmd.com)
Masturbation and You (and other people)
We’re always really surprised by the massive amount of misinformation floating around about masturbation. Crazy-false urban legends about all the bad stuff that will happen to you if you touch yourself kind of transcend every generation and culture. You’ll go blind, you’ll get acne, you’ll grow hair on the palms of your hands (gross).
And since most adults (and plenty of young people) masturbate, it’s not even like any of this negative propaganda is keeping masturbators down.
Here’s the thing about masturbation: lots of totally smart, savvy folks believe that, for one reason or another, masturbation is dirty, or dangerous, or unhealthy, or otherwise not good. And it’s just plain not true – masturbation has no health risks.
So we’re thinking about starting a collection of the wackiest and most totally untrue myths about masturbation. So far our favorite is the mistaken idea that masturbating too much will somehow “ruin you” for sex. As if learning what you like and how to have an orgasm won’t make you a smarter sexual partner!?! Have any silly masturbation falsehoods to contribute? Reblog and add yours!
(via becauseiamawoman)
Masturbation is not evil, dirty or harmful - it will not make you go blind, drive you insane, turn you in to a pervert, stunt your growth, give you an STD, make you sterile or get you pregnant.
(Source: teenadvice.about.com)
HAPPY MASTURBATION MONTH!
In honor of National Masturbation Month, Joani agreed to some coupon codes!
Orgasm! Faces of Ecstasy: $2.00 off DVD and $1.00 off download with coupon code MONTHOFMAY.
Carol Queen’s Great Vibrations: $1.00 off download with coupon code ALLOFMAY.
Enjoy!
Masturbation as exploration of the body is common in children between the ages of 3 and 6, in teens masturbation becomes more sophisticated and sexually motivated.
(Source: teenadvice.about.com)
Happy National Masturbation Month!
In honour of this, I’ve decided to make a post specifically to female masturbation. Why? Because not only are women usually pushed to the side on this topic, but the fact that it’s still taboo narrows not only our access to information, but instils a feeling of shame or secrecy that we should not have. There is tons of information on the internet, but it can be a little intimidating searching “female masturbation” on google and getting over 9,000,000 results. So here are some resources I think could help young girls and women out in learning about their bodies, how to masturbate and info about female sexuality in general.
Sex Info 101 Female Masturbation Guide - basic info, rebutting misconceptions, and techniques.
Clitical’s Female Masturbation Guide - benefits, basics, and techniques.
I’m a big fan of informative videos, so here are some of my favourites:
Videos by Kara Sutra
Videos by Laci Green
Sexual Empowerment - Laci’s story and beating guilt
And finally, if you think porn might help you get in the mood:
Hot Movies for Her - porn site made by women for women *if buying porn isn’t an option, even getting the name of one that interests you and then googling it to find a free source works!
Obviously, there’s so much more info out there. I just hope this kick-starts your exploration!
Have fun, be safe, and enjoy your body!
* not just applicable to women
(Source: steverogersstark, via yourfriendlyneighborhoodvagina)
