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.

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...

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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 DIY activity is harming our mental and physical health. From hairy palms to criminal deviancy, masturbation is blamed for all...

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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...

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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 ask. The silence surrounding female masturbation has certainly done its damage to how we think about female pleasure, but thanks...

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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...

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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 ages to buy my first LELO (a MONA 2) and I was beyond excited to try it…but I don’t think...

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