And if you already make time for the ten-finger tango, keep up dirty work. If you’re part of that 13.71%, try making your usual masturbation ritual a weekly (or even daily) routine this month. Or just do it more often.Īccording to Autostraddle’s 2015 sex survey, 44% of respondents said they masturbate multiple times per week and 13.71% of respondents said they masturbate once a year or less. If you’re a vulva-owner without much masturbation experience and you need some help getting started, check out Ryan’s guide: How to Masturbate Like a Champ. Masturbation also helps us understand what our bodies like, which can help us more effectively communicate with sexual partners. If you struggle to set aside time to relax, you’re probably not masturbating much, if at all - that means you’re missing out on masturbation’s many benefits! Masturbating feels good (duh), and it releases endorphins, which can help us relieve stress and pain.
Want to join in on the fingering fun? Here are ten ways to celebrate International Masturbation Month: 1.
Give yourself a hand - it’s Masturbation May! This month we’ll be publishing content that honors the art of self-pleasure.