Masturbation

From reaching masturbation goals to discovering new aspects of your pleasure, discover the best advice and scientific research to get you where you want to be. Sexuality is a wonderful journey that begins with you.

Why You Should Masturbate in Front of Your Partner

Why You Should Try Masturbating in Front of Your Partner

Lea Marsden·March 14, 2018

You should masturbate in front of your partner. Yup, that’s right. You should take that oh-so-important private time you normally...

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Boy Toys: Dismantling the Stigma Surrounding Masturbation Cups

Katy Thorn·December 13, 2017

What’s the big deal about guys using sex toys, particularly male masturbators, cups and sleeves? Well, it depends who you...

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No partner, No Problem: 4 Couples’ Toys You Can Use Solo

Lea Marsden·November 23, 2017

While we definitely have an opinion on what counts as a couples’ toy – ie: anything, if you put your mind to it – we know that some sex toys are specifically made for using for a partner. We also...

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Rubbed the Wrong Way: Can You Masturbate ‘Too Hard’?

Colin Hanna·September 13, 2017

Today we’re going to talk about the sensitive topic of sensitivity, or rather, maintaining sensitivity. For women, we are going...

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Am I Masturbating Wrong? FAQ

Katy Thorn·August 25, 2017

Dear LELO, This is sort of embarrassing, but I don’t really know what else to do. I saved up for...

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Mutual Masturbation: Another Tool for Your Sex Toy Toolbox

Vanessa Marin·July 14, 2016

Volonté is excited to feature the writings of several sex and relationship experts from Dr. Ian Kerner’s project, Good in Bed. This week we welcome Vanessa Marin, a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and writer who helps people stop feeling embarrassed and...

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The Masturbation Gap – What Women Can Learn from Men’s Masturbation Habits

Dr. Kristen Mark and Dr. Laurie Mintz·July 8, 2016

Volonté is excited to feature the writings of several sex* and relationship experts from Dr. Ian Kerner’s project, Good in...

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5 Unusual Ways to Get Off That You Need To Try Now

Katy Thorn and Dr. Laurie Mintz·May 5, 2016

This article was scientifically fact-checked by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. Masturbation Month is upon us once again, while acceptance...

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Mastering Male Masturbation

Colin Hanna·November 12, 2015

Once upon a time, touching yourself was demonized as a shameful act associated with being wicked or mentally infirm; people were told that it would result in blindness or hairy palms. Now however, we know different: masturbation has much less...

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