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.

Masturbation Myths #4: Alopecia

Katy Thorn·May 27, 2019

There’s a lot of innuendo and insinuation wrapped up in masturbation. It seems to be the rare thing that everybody...

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Masturbation Myths #3: Decreased Sensitivity

Katy Thorn·May 20, 2019

At LELO, we get asked all the time whether using a sex toy will reduce your sensitivity over time. This...

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FAQs About Masturbation: Dr. Zhana

Dr. Zhana Vrangalova·May 17, 2019

Is there a recommended number of masturbation sessions per week for men and women? This is one of the most common questions I ever get about masturbation and the answer is absolutely not! We’re all different in our sexual needs and...

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Masturbation Myths #2: Blindness

Donna Turner·May 13, 2019

“Don’t touch that, you’ll go blind.” We’ve all heard it. But is there any truth in the idea that there’s...

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Masturbation Myths #1: Hairy Palms

Katy Thorn·May 6, 2019

Masturbation has an image problem. For centuries, through whisper, rumor, and insinuation, we’ve been conditioned to believe that our favorite...

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What Does a Vibrator Actually Feel Like?

Lea Marsden and Dr. Laurie Mintz·February 28, 2019

This article was scientifically fact-checked by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. Dear LELO, I’ve read your articles about choosing your first sex toy, but as someone who has never used anything during sex before – unless you could a...

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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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