Masturbation is sexual stimulation designed to produce an orgasm through any means except sexual intercourse. The term evolves from the Latin word masturbari, which means "to pollute oneself." All through history people were made to feel guilty for masturbating, but masturbation is natural and fun. Although most women will deny it, a great majority of them do it. Mostly when you hear about female masturbation, its description is centered around the stimulation of a woman's clitoris, but there are many forms of female masturbation and hopefully, this portion of the site will help you. The information on this page is not only for women, but also men wanting to practice mutual masturbation with their partners.
Masturbation is an excellent way to find out how our body responds sexually. It need not be an activity restricted to the times of your life when you do not have a sexual partner. Or if you have a partner it doesn't need to be restricted to mutual masturbation. There's no specific way to masturbate, but there are common ways that most women do it. Only you and your partner and discover what works for you.
Masturbation is often accompanied by fantasies, dreams or imaginings that may involve one or more people--people that you might not otherwise consider sex with (friends or relatives). It might even involve actions that you wouldn't do in your normal sex live. There is nothing wrong with these thoughts unless you act them out or become obsessive about them.
Dr. David Reuben has an extensive chapter on masturbation in his book, Every Thing You Always Wanted to Know About Sex, but was afraid to ask. Most women gently stoke the pubic area just above the vulva which initiates erection of the clitoris and swelling of the labia minora (inner lips). As sexual excitement increases, firmer pressure is applied further down toward the clitoris, with or without touching it. The head of the clitoris is extremely sensitive. As orgasm approaches, the shaft of the clitoris is sometimes gently massaged or squeezed with the index or third finger. At this point, some women might choose to insert something into the vagina--a finger, dildo, vibrator or another phallus-like item. Some masturbate by simply rubbing the vulva and with enough pressure transmitted to the clitoris, the cycle can begin and lead to orgasm. A good number of women also masturbate by fondling their breasts (mainly the nipples). Women's anatomy allow them to masturbate anywhere at any time. They merely have to cross their legs and rub their thighs together. The action moves the labia and clitoris against each other and that can trigger an orgasm.
No two women masturbate alike and with practice, you can learn what's best for you.