Using Self-Pleasure as a Way to Get to Know Yourself

Arman Zhenikeyev via Getty Images Where’s my vulva? There’s my vulva! Masturbation — there, I said it! For some reason, people treat masturbating as if it’s something to be shameful about. And let’s face it, everyone does it, so why is it so taboo to talk about? Even married people masturbate. It’s a great stress reliever and completely natural. Not to mention that it also releases tension, promotes better sleep quality, boosts your mood, and even relieves menstrual cramps. So how could something so right be wrong? When it comes to the body, masturbation can be a delicious treat for one. The best thing you can do for yourself is find your pleasure zone. It’s your time to be selfish, find what you like, and satisfy yourself. And it’s guilt-free! All you’ve got to do is focus on yourself and what feels good. Don’t be afraid to explore your body. Get lost until your G-spot is found! My discovering started in my late teens. Masturbation for me was like an awakening, mentally and physically — but not initially. I’d always been self-conscious about my body because I was tall, and I wasn’t as thin as I wanted to be. So revealing my body to someone else wasn’t an option, which meant sex wasn’t either. However, I did grow curious about how an orgasm would feel, despite my insecurities. My first time masturbating was a complete fail. I’d planned it all out. I waited until everyone was asleep and locked my door, turned the lights out, and began to touch on myself all over. Nothing could do it for me — but looking back, it’s because I had no clue who I was as a person. I was trying to find myself twice over. Just like you have to study […]

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