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Masturbation from: http://www.sexualityandu.ca/teens/life-4.aspxWhen you were really little, you may have learned that touching your body makes you feel good. A lot of you have probably stopped since then. Masturbation involves touching your penis or your clitoris, vulva or vagina in a way that gives you sexual pleasure. Exciting sexual thoughts fill your head, and, if you go long enough, you'll probably have an orgasm (rhythmic muscle contractions that produce a feeling of pleasure). Masturbation is a great way of giving yourself sexual pleasure, getting to know your body and what you like sexually, or just to burn off some sexual tension. It's also completely harmless, and can give you a lot of sexual pleasure without the risk of pregnancy or getting a sexually transmitted infection. These days, most people don't see masturbation as "wrong", provided it's done privately. But some religions may call masturbation immoral or a sin, and some parents may frown upon it. Masturbating is a great outlet for your body's sexual responses, but you're free to practice it or not. It's your choice, and it's completely up to you. If you're comfortable with it and you want to masturbate, do it. Just find a private place and a time when you're not going to be disturbed and give it a try. If you don't want to masturbate or you think it's wrong, that's perfectly fine too. The truth is, each person is different and each person has to decide for themselves how they feel about it. But one thing you should know is that masturbation is VERY common and isn't going to harm you. Guys usually masturbate by stroking and rubbing their penis, while girls usually rub or press around their clitoris with their hands or a comfortable object. Fantasizing about sex or something you find sexy may also help to enhance the experience. It's perfectly okay, and it's a great way to add to the pleasure of masturbation. How you masturbate is a matter of whatever feels right for you - you can't masturbate "wrong". You'll probably find that you get better at it each time you do it. There's also no such thing as too much, but you might get sore if you rub a lot. And no, you won't go blind, you won't grow hair on your palms, your hands aren't going to fall off, and there is no such thing as a man running out of sperm. Masturbation also will not hurt your sex life later on. In fact, the things you learn about your own body now may actually help you be more comfortable when you decide you are ready for sex. It may seem like guys talk about masturbating a lot more, but masturbating isn't just for guys, and it's not weird to be a girl who enjoys it. Millions upon millions of women masturbate. In addition to being really pleasurable, some women may not reach orgasm as easily as men, and masturbation is a good way for a woman to "practice" getting there. Knowing her body and knowing what feels good may help make sex better for her and her partner in the future. But again, masturbation is your choice to make. Do it if you want to, and don't if you don't. Some women may also masturbate to the point of orgasm as a way of soothing cramps during menstruation. Others, though, find that masturbating can make cramping worse. Think of it this way...whether or not you're having sex, masturbating helps you get to know your own body. It helps you figure out what turns you on, what feels good and where you're sensitive. Once you know your own body well, you can tell or show your partner what you like best. More info:
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