Your Burning Masturbation Questions, Answered
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Congratulations! By clicking on this article, you’ve taken a vital first step in boosting your masturbation game and paving a path to better pleasure. Here’s the thing: jacking off is shrouded in mystery and confusion, making it hard to get the most out of your self-pleasure sessions.
It’s essential to get answers to your top masturbation questions to ensure safe practices and improve the quality of your self-love time. In this article, we’ll address the most common questions people have about solo sex, human sexuality, and more. Read on to discover a brand new side of solo masturbation.
Decreasing the Fear of Masturbation Conversations
Masturbation can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation for some people, leading to hesitation when asking questions. However, this is a safe space to discuss sexual desire. Talking about masturbation and sexual health openly decreases the fear of the topic.
While it may feel odd to discuss masturbation with your friends or partner now, investigation and self-exploration will help get you more comfortable with the idea. Here are some tips on how to feel more comfortable having these conversations and reducing the taboo, “dirty” feeling that this topic may bring:
- Allow yourself to think about masturbation freely without self-judgment.
- Investigate masturbation via reliable sources (like Fleshlight and medical sources).
- Don’t deny your sex drive; when you want to jack off, do it.
- Practice mindfulness and meditative breathing to combat feelings of fear.
Use these tips to start exploring masturbation in a non-fearful manner without self-deprecation. Know that the pros at Fleshlight are cheering you on while you get yourself off.
Answering Your Top 9 Masturbation Questions
Below is a list of the nine most frequently asked masturbation questions and our top answers. Without further ado, let’s dive into the freakier side of life!
Why is masturbation so taboo?
It’s a long story. We’ve detailed a deep dive into the history of masturbation in another article, so we’ll give you the short answer here. A combination of religious practices and ancient beliefs about conception cooked for a couple hundred years and led to the modern masturbation taboo.
The point is that while these groups of people preached that masturbation was wrong, tons and tons of individuals were still practicing self-pleasure. Masturbation is a natural exploration of your own body, and people have been doing it for thousands of years.
How else can I talk about masturbation?
Unfortunately, the word ‘masturbation’ has a lot of negative connotations. If using the term ‘masturbation’ is uncomfortable for you, here are some other terms that people commonly use that may feel more natural:
- Self-pleasure
- Solo sex
- Sexual self-care
- Solo masturbation
- Self-love
- Onanism
- Self-stimulation
There are plenty of words that describe playing with your genitals. Feel free to use the term that is most comfortable for you.
Is masturbating cheating?
This one may be a mixed-opinion question, but clinical professionals say no because it’s done alone. That’s kind of the whole point of masturbation. It’s a solo activity that doesn’t require anyone else's assistance.
Still, if it makes your partner uncomfortable, then it’s something you should discuss openly. A lot of people also practice mutual masturbation, which is when people masturbate at the same time in the same room. This activity could help your partner become more comfortable with your self-pleasure habits.
Can I masturbate too much?
This question is extremely common. The answer is (mostly) no. Masturbation technique, frequency, and preference are unique to each individual. The important thing is to follow the cues your body gives you.
Masturbation habits should be fun and not get in the way of normal life and responsibilities. There is a small risk of becoming addicted to jacking off, but keep an eye on your habits and get help if you start to lose control of your masturbation practices.
Is there a wrong way to masturbate?
Not at all! Your self-sex life is entirely up to you. Find what feels best, like trying sex toys from Fleshlight to give you an automatic blowjob or using a handy-dandy pillow to stimulate the clitoris.
Discovering what feels best is an exciting and often life-long journey. Don’t be afraid to try new things, and if something doesn’t feel as good as you expected, just switch things up. You can also try to start slow with masturbation and keep a mental log of what works and what doesn’t. This mental note can help you discover what truly feels good and avoid what doesn’t.
Are there benefits to regular masturbation?
Yes, there are plenty of benefits to male and female masturbation. Here are some of the top perks of jacking off:
- Improves your mood
- Gives your sex life a boost
- Helps you sleep better at night
- Allows you to explore your body safely
- Decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease
- Naturally relieves your pain
- Combats poor mental health
Start paying attention to how your brain and body react after a solid self-pleasure session. You’ll begin to notice loads of positive benefits.
Can I catch STIs from masturbation?
You’ve probably heard that the best sex is safe sex. This is totally true, and one of the best perks of masturbation is that it’s 100% STI risk-free. True solo masturbation won’t ever put you at risk of catching a sexual infection. It’s a safe way to enjoy sexual pleasure.
However, you should keep toys clean and wash your hands to avoid other infections. It’s also important that you avoid sharing sex toys with others unless you’ve confirmed they are STI-free or you take appropriate precautions as directed by a medical professional.
What if I can’t achieve orgasm while masturbating?
That’s okay! The goal of masturbation isn’t always orgasming; it could be discovering what you like or connecting with your body on a deeper level.
Proper sex education will teach you that orgasm doesn’t have to be the end goal of every sexual experience. If you’d like to orgasm during your solo-sex sessions, we can help with that. Sex toys like dildos and premier vibrators are a great way to get you across the finish line.
Is it concerning if I don’t find pleasure in masturbation?
From popular media to discussions with your friends, it may seem like everyone masturbates and loves it. While the majority of people do practice and enjoy masturbation, not everyone does.
Everybody is different, and masturbation may not be your thing. If you’re still worried that something is “wrong” with you, reach out to your medical care provider. A doctor can assure you that everything is perfectly normal, and a mental health counselor can help you get to the bottom of your concern.
All forms of sexuality and healthy sexual preference are completely normal, and this includes not enjoying some common sexual activities.
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