Masturbation
Masturbation means giving yourself sexual pleasure by stimulating your own body, especially the vagina, clitoris, penis, nipples or anus.
You can also masturbate using objects, like a dildo or a vibrator (sex toys).
Feel free to experiment and figure out what you like.
Masturbation is not harmful. Many men and women masturbate. It is also OK not to masturbate.
You can also masturbate when you are in a relationship.
How to masturbate
You can masturbate in different ways. For example:
Men:
- caressing your nipples, penis, scrotum and buttocks;
- holding the penis and moving your hand back and forth;
- varying the movements in speed, rhythm and intensity.
If you are circumcised, it is best to use a lubricant such as Vaseline or a special lubricant that does not contain oil (water-based). Never use Vaseline in combination with a condom. It could tear the condom.
A man masturbating.
Detail of the hand of a man holding his penis while he masturbates.
Detail of the hand of a man applying lubricant on his circumcised penis.
Women:
- caressing the vulva, clitoris, labia, nipples, breasts, buttocks;
- putting your fingers in your vagina and moving them around;
- varying the movements in speed, rhythm and intensity.
A woman masturbating.
Detail of a woman masturbating example 1: putting your fingers in your vagina and moving them around
Detail of a woman masturbating example 2: caressing your vagina, clitoris and labia
Masturbating each other
Partners can also masturbate each other.
A woman masturbating a man.
A man masturbating a woman.