Masturbation for women and how does it work?

For the longest time, female sexuality has been shrouded under shame and guilt. Little efforts have been made to understand female anatomy and female orgasms have often been neglected. 

But it’s time to prioritise you! 

Don’t let societal norms or embarrassment stop you from feeling good. Masturbation is not a luxury, it’s a necessity, in fact, it’s your RIGHT!

No matter your relationship status, you deserve some me-time whether it’s binge-watching or giving yourself a good wank. 

How does it work? Your Mastur-Guide!

Understand your body! 

It’s important you understand what’s down there and what turns you on. Let’s clear a few things first….

Vulva: Let’s first clear this up, what you see down there is called the vulva and not the vagina. The vulva is the external part you see and includes labia lips, clitoris, urethra, and the entrance to the vagina.  

Vagina: A muscular canal-like organ that starts from the vulva and extends to the cervix. The opening on the vulva is the way to the vagina. 

Clitoris: It’s the erogenous organ of your lady parts. The head of the clitoris is externally visible and contains thousands of nerve endings, hence making it extremely sensitive to touch. Its sole purpose is to provide you pleasure, therefore it needs to be stimulated in order to achieve orgasms. It’s present above your urethra and covered by the clitoral hood (a covering). 

To begin with… 

The easiest way to pleasure yourself is to stimulate the clitoris. Tap your fingers on the clitoris or gently stroke it, touch your vaginal lips, and move your fingers in a circular motion around your vulva. 

A connection exists between the clitoris and the other parts of the vagina that creates a ‘G-zone’. Stimulating the G-zone through various finger movements or sex toys is important to achieve orgasm. 

A tip: Make sure your fingers or your sex toy are wet and moist. You can use a lube to make your life easier.