Masturbation? Self-pleasure? There are a number of different names for the act of stimulating yourself. But what it all boils down to is you touching yourself in ways that make you feel good! We’re not just telling you to go for it, however. We also know how you can pleasure yourself even more effectively. Because, as is so often the case, the sex position you adopt also affects how you masturbate
Masturbation – What’s the point?
In the past, masturbation was a controversial topic. In fact, women in particular were told that pleasuring yourself could trigger health problems such as blindness or osteoporosis. Luckily, today, the situation has changed. More and more women admit to regularly masturbating and are also happy to talk openly about it. Which is great because self-pleasure has a host of benefits for you:
- Masturbating releases hormones. Whether you’re stressed or having difficulty falling asleep, masturbation releases endorphins and oxytocin, allowing you to relax in a totally natural way.
- It’s great training for your pelvic floor. Yes, that’s right! Masturbating gives your pelvic floor muscles a great workout. This can improve your posture and, in the best-case scenario, also enable you to experience more intense orgasms. And who doesn’t want that, right?
- It improves your sex life: Masturbation can have an overall positive impact on your love life. It is thought to help men last longer while women are supposed to be more likely to orgasm through female masturbation. Which is really something. So what are you waiting for?
- Get to know yourself better: Whether it’s your vulva, clitoris or simply new techniques, you can learn so much about yourself through masturbation. Over time, you’ll have a better idea of what you like and be able to articulate this confidently.
- Relieve pain during your period: Many women believe that self-pleasure can help relieve the pain caused by menstruation. So, if you suffer from abdominal pain or headaches every month, it’s worth giving it a go.
A little while ago, we wrote another article listing even more reasons why you should masturbate. You can read this older article again here.
Sex positions for masturbation – Mix things up a bit
Lying on your back is the classic and most common position for masturbation. But there are also lots of other options available to us women when it comes to female masturbation. We’ve listed some of them here:
Upside down
Instead of lying on your back, try lying on your stomach next time. Simply reach underneath your body and stimulate your clitoris directly or insert your finger into your vagina and start stimulating your clitoris by gently rotating your pelvis.
Lying on your side
In addition to being on your back or stomach, you can also try reaching an orgasm on your side. You also have the option of stimulating your clitoris or inserting your finger into your vagina in this position. For a particularly pleasurable experience, you can try stimulating your clitoris until you are just about to climax and then insert your finger into your vagina to orgasm.
The myrtle bouquet
No, this has nothing to do with sending flowers. It’s a technique where you use your fingers in a targeted way to pleasure yourself. To be more exact, you move your index and middle finger along the outer labia. Your clitoris is located between your fingers, which means it is stimulated at the same time. If you like, you can also stimulate your inner labia. Stimulating multiple erogenous zones in this way can result in extra-special orgasms.
From behind
You can also lie on your stomach for this one. Instead of reaching under your body, however, try stimulating your clitoris or vagina from behind. You’ll soon realise that it feels really different. You can also incorporate anal stimulation here, which can be particularly exciting.
The mussel game
Never heard of this position? Then it’s high time you tried it. Simply lie on your back and close your legs. Move one of your hands into the shape of a mussel and place it on your vagina. Then, lift your pelvis and bring your knees into your chest. Cross your feet and press them firmly together. Move your pelvis up and down and you’ll soon see why this initially complicated sounding position really is worth trying!
More masturbation tips for you
In addition to using a different position, changing location can also be exciting and make the whole experience a lot more pleasurable. What about trying it in the bathtub or maybe your car? The following tips can also help mix things up and really get you going:
- Do you have an adjustable shower head? Then you should definitely try out the different water jet settings. It’s really worth it!
- Crouch down and place a cushion between your thighs. This will also feel completely different to what you may be used to.
- Sex toys are a great way to help you orgasm. In this article, we show you the best way to use your vibrator.
- Put a blindfold over your eyes so you can concentrate fully on your other senses.
Don’t forget that you can also try out all of these things in a relationship! After all, masturbation is not just for singles. Even if you’re in a relationship, you can still learn a lot about yourself by masturbating, and this can lead to even better sex. Try it out 😉