Although considered less of a taboo, self-pleasure is still a touchy subject (pun intended).
But masturbating isn’t just a sexual practice; there are also manyhealth benefits to self-pleasuringon a regular basis.
Despite all these positive benefits, there’s still something of a hush-hush when it comes to masturbation.
But the more we talk about it, the more we can bust that archaic taboo.
The truth is, there’s nothing at all embarrassing or shameful abouttreating yourself welland giving your body pleasure.
Here’s what they told us.
Weekends are the perfect time to unwind with a good O.
“I like to sleep in and have my DIY time in the morning after a nice hot bath.
“Samantha, 29
Lighting sets the mood.
I’m also very visual.
“Jessica, 26
Self-pleasure is a special event to pull out all the stops for.
[And I] still have the X-mas red icicle lights up because cellulite is undetectable in red light!
Sometimes I read sacred erotic materiallove David Deida’sBlue Truth.
“Allana, 49
Porn and sexting are useful visual aids to get you going.
“I’m definitely [someone] who really enjoys pornography.
So I take a stab at find a video that reminds me of my boyfriend (ha-ha).
Also, I love to masturbate and sext or sexy snap my boyfriend too.
Especially being kind of long-distance, it keeps the romance alive.
Also I almost always light my Himalayan salt lamp so my room glows pink.
I just kind of lose myself in the feeling and the release I feel afterward.
“Alexandra, 25
Pleasuring your senses can enhance your physical pleasure.
“For me, I need to completely relax and cleanse myself from all the negative energy around.
“I find that the total setting of switching off all outside energies and focusing on ‘me’ helps.
‘“Courtney, 40
Incense and essential oils can help you tap into your sexuality.
“Amanda, 35
Self-pleasure can feel even better with an audience.
“I’ve never been a fan of roses or candles.
I am not a romantic.
When it comes to my philosophy on pleasure, nothing is as important as the end resultan orgasm.
“It’s no secret that I have sex every day with my husband.
(I literally wrote a book about it.)
But when I say sex, people usually don’t instantly think masturbation.
Self-pleasuring is popular on the menu at my house.
“Caitlin, 33
The aftermath is also essential to your self-pleasure.
“I usually prefer to self-pleasure in the morning or midday since I have more energy at those times.
Then I take a long, hot shower.
“Annie, 31
