Whether you’re partnered up or flying solo, the most important relationship you have is with yourself.

True self-love includes sexual satisfaction, and sometimes that means masturbation.

Here’s how often women should masturbate and why it’s worth considering an ongoing self-pleasure practice.

Alisa Vitti

The more, the better.

If your current regimen feels good to you, keep at it.

Tracking will help you know the info that can lead you to better Os.

Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA

So many women let theirsexualityfall by the wayside, especially when they’re not in a relationship.

Set the mood and get centered with some relaxing music or mood lighting.

Put one hand on your heart and the other on your belly, breathe, and relax.

Why cheat yourself of all that good stuff?

Use lube

Always, always, always uselubeduring your dry phases (menstrual and follicular).

You may be less likely to need extra lubrication during ovulation and luteal phases if your hormones are healthy.

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