{"id":751,"date":"2013-05-20T04:09:04","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T04:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=751"},"modified":"2026-03-05T04:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:31:36","slug":"fact-versus-fiction-female-masturbation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/fact-versus-fiction-female-masturbation\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact Versus Fiction: Female Masturbation"},"content":{"rendered":"

While we\u2019re certain you\u2019ve been celebrating either way, it might be news to you that May is National Masturbation Month.
\nSo in honor of the month of May, we\u2019re here to shine a light on some commonly-held misconceptions of ladies\u2019 self-fulfillment \u2013 pay attention, gentlemen.<\/p>\n

“90% of women masturbate.”<\/h2>\n

FACT<\/b><\/h4>\n

In 1953, 62% of women admitted to masturbating. In 1979, that number jumped to 74%. Today, nine out of 10 women admit to pleasuring themselves, and two-thirds admit to masturbating at least three times a week.<\/p>\n

Many sexologists believe that 90% rate has been consistent for decades, only the women of years past were conditioned to be secretive of their habits.<\/p>\n

“Saliva is the best lubricant.”<\/h2>\n

MYTH<\/b><\/h4>\n

While saliva is the body\u2019s second-most natural moisturizer for masturbation (behind naturally produced genital lubrication), a recent University of Michigan study has found that women who use saliva as a lubricant for masturbation run a higher risk of developing frequent yeast infections.<\/p>\n

According to the data, saliva can disrupt the balance of vaginal bacteria. For the safest, most-pleasurable lubrication sensations, try a\u00a0water-based personal moisturizer<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

“People who have regular sex masturbate less.”<\/h2>\n

MYTH<\/b><\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve all heard the lame, cringe-worthy \u201cI don\u2019t need to masturbate\u201d from at least one of our friends. Well, it turns out they might be missing out on much more than the joys of self-fulfillment. While seemingly paradoxical, the more someone has sex, the more he or she tends to masturbate. In short, more masturbation means a more open view of sex.<\/p>\n

“There are three types of female orgasms.”<\/h2>\n

FACT<\/b><\/h4>\n

While some might liberally dish out double-digit figures on this stat, blurring the lines between\u00a0orgasm fact vs. myth<\/a><\/span>, there are generally three kinds of climax a woman can achieve\u2014clitoral orgasm<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0vaginal orgasm<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and combination\u2014combination being the simultaneous experience of both clitoral and vaginal.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine, the combination orgasm was also the most difficult to attain\u2014that is, until\u00a0a certain rabbit vibrator came along<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Masturbation is a natural pain reliever.”<\/h2>\n

FACT<\/b><\/h4>\n

While you\u2019ve surely heard that\u00a0orgasms are good for your health<\/a><\/span>, let\u2019s get down to some specifics. Women who masturbate regularly<\/a> report relief from menstrual cramps, improved symptoms of PMS, including irritability and crankiness, and fewer headaches. In addition, masturbation is one of the most effective self-medicating stress relievers.<\/p>\n

With less than two weeks left in the mesmerizing month of May, it\u2019s not too late for some sensual exploring and getting to know one of your most pleasurable partners\u2014yourself.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Enjoy 15% off LELO.com<\/a> with code VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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