I feel like, growing up, we were taught that masturbation was a taboo topic — and that’s just nonsense, honestly. ICYMI, getting down and dirty all by yourself is a way to experience empowering orgasms and find more comfort in your body. If you ever felt like masturbating is magical you aren’t wrong: orgasms have been proven to help with reducing stress and improving other facets of self-care.
According to the orgasm gap, most women don’t experience an orgasm through traditional penetration, and tend to favor clitoral stimulation. However, if you started feeling like reaching an orgasm by yourself is feeling a little stale, it might just be time to switch positions. Yes, you heard that: you can masturbate in different positions, and feel comfortable letting your freak flag fly by trying something naughty and new.
May is Masturbation Month, so this is the perfect time to find empowerment in getting comfortable with ourselves and how we find pleasure. These are some great ways to spruce up your solo sesh, and hit different erogenous zones in the process. So, go grab your vibrator, put on some lingerie that makes you feel good, and enjoy feeling good all by yourself.
- Missionary.
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A classic for a reason: Lay on your back and stimulate your clitoris with your legs open wide. If you are looking to shake things up while in a classic position, try a new toy or clitoral stimulation that isn’t just rubbing in a circular motion, perhaps going side to side or gentle tapping.
- Lotus Style.
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Sit with your feet touching and knees open while you stimulate your erogenous zones or use your favorite toys. This is supposed to bring tension to your pelvic floor muscles which could make you have a stronger orgasm.
- On your stomach.
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TBH, sometimes, you just want to be comfy while you touch yourself. Lay on your stomach and reach under your body for extra pressure as you stimulate your clitoris.
- Cowgirl.
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Yes, you can totally masturbate in cowgirl. Just straddle a pillow, or a rideable sex toy, and rock back and forth as you touch yourself or use your favorite vibrator. BRB, running to go try this.
- Bend over the bed.
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There is just something that feels extra naughty about bending over the bed, honestly. Lean over the bed while standing, with your belly against the mattress, and reach under your body. Make things even dirtier by standing against the bed but in front of a mirror and looking back at yourself. You’re feelin’ yourself, bestie!
- On all fours.
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If this is a position you enjoy this position during sex, why not try it by yourself? Get on your hands and knees and reach under your body with your favorite toy.
