my first time masturbating

I was a late bloomer when it came to , only masturbating for the first time at the age of 24. Since then, I’ve more than made up for missed opportunities, shifting my mindset to view masturbation not as a shameful secret but as a basic need in many people’s lives. But as I embarked on my discovery, I struggled to find resources that could point me in the right direction. (Surprisingly, there is no wikiHow for getting off.) Eventually, I ploughed ahead on my own, spending hours exploring my body to find out what did and didn’t feel fantastic. Toys, my hands and shower heads provided different sensations but building the confidence to start experimenting with self-pleasure took quite a bit of time. Knowing where to begin doesn’t come naturally to all of us.

“, seriously. A few drops of water-based lubricant when masturbating, , will decrease friction and increase sensations. It’s a no-brainer in my opinion. Sometimes, even when we’re super aroused, our nervousness to might mean we don’t become as naturally lubricated as we need for stimulation to feel comfortable, let alone pleasurable. Using lube gives us a helping hand. Even when we are ‘wet’, more lube can feel great. Especially when trying out penetration for the first time.”

“The first time I remember masturbating I was about 6 years old. I figured out pretty quickly what worked and what didn’t. I remember it feeling really good up until I turned about 10 years old when I started to feel guilty for being sexual and ashamed for objectifying women. I knew pretty early on in my life that I was gay but denied it for a few more years. It felt like if I said it out loud that I liked women that I would be rejected by everyone I love and everyone would know my private thoughts and feelings. I was lucky enough to have supportive gay and lesbian cousins who were out first, and it gave me the courage to come out at 14. Now I’m sex positive, many of my illustrations and work are LGBTQ-focused, and I’m engaged to the love of my life!” – , illustrator

“I remember my first time masturbating quite vividly. I was around 14 or 15, sitting in the living area, watching ‘Lord of The Rings.’ I just finished my biology project about nuclei or something and decided to watch some television before going to bed. I remember being so enamored by the sound of Gandalf’s voice ( I later learned in life that I’m an ) that I felt my pussy tingle for the first time. I didn’t understand what my body was trying to tell me. I felt warm. My body simmered with anticipation. My body started to ache and I honestly didn’t know what to do. I was so consumed by so many foreign feelings.

8 Women Share The Stories Of Their First Time Masturbating