Studies have shown that 90% of all men and women masturbate regularly. Masturbating is something quite common that almost everyone does. Love for yourself knows no age, relationship status, dress size or other restrictions. Whatever you like is allowed - and who knows that better than you? Interestingly, it is often the people with an active sex life who masturbate even more frequently. Their marriages are also said to be happier on average and last longer. If that's not another good argument in favor of masturbation! Incidentally, masturbation can also be a great part of foreplay. Men find it incredibly arousing when a woman knows what she wants and likes. It would therefore be a very positive surprise if he could watch. Then his lust will also increase immeasurably.

Let's get back to the taboo issue: many women never actually masturbate because they feel guilty or have a guilty conscience. Other women simply don't know how to do it. If orgasm problems during sex are added to this, the frustration threshold is usually not particularly high. Ultimately, however, women only miss out on lots of great moments and experiences. Because only those who know what they want can pass these desires and experiences on to their partner and thus improve the sexual experience for both of them. It is therefore definitely advisable to spend time with yourself and your body from time to time. This way, you can find out what you like, where particularly sensitive areas are and which touches are exciting and tingling, undisturbed and without feeling ashamed. I have therefore put together a few tips that may be of interest to newcomers to self-love as well as experienced women.

The most "uncomplicated" is probably stimulation with your fingers. The easiest position for this is sitting or lying down, but any other position that is perceived as comfortable is of course also fine. It is often advisable to stroke yourself a little to get in the mood. The breasts and nipples are often particularly sensitive. Approaching your own pubic area for the first time by lightly stroking or massaging the labia also promotes arousal and makes you want more. If you like it, you can also insert one, two or three fingers into your vagina and let them slide in and out rhythmically. The clitoris can be stimulated by slightly spreading the labia. Simply circle this sensitive spot gently with one or more fingers. The rhythm and pressure can be changed several times until each woman has found out for herself when she feels the most arousal. Then simply maintain this technique and continue at the same pace until orgasm. The order in which this is done and the position in which it is most arousing naturally varies from woman to woman and can and should be found out by trial and error. If it's not wet enough "down there", a little lubricant can help to avoid an uncomfortable or sore feeling afterwards. A pillow under the bottom, for example, can also promote arousal.

Which brings us to the second area, masturbation with aids. Here too, a comfortable position is crucial for a good start. In principle, it works in the same way as masturbation with your fingers, only this time you use an aid instead of your fingers. This can be a pillow, a blanket or even a soft toy. The aid is then used as described above, except that it can be used in larger movements in the pubic area. For example, a pillow can be moved back and forth like during sex or you can also move over the pillow while sitting. The only decisive factor is that the clitoris is included in the play and is stimulated accordingly by the movements. Rhythm and pressure can also be tried out individually here, so that every woman can reach her climax. The shower head can also be used as an aid in the shower or bath to provide sensual massages. The water jet can be used to stimulate the vagina and labia. The strength of the water jet can also be varied. For some women, the arousal from the aids is enough to bring them to a climax, while others use their fingers to support them. The same applies here: just try out how you like it best!

The third option is stimulation with a sex toy. The selection is diverse: vibrating or non-vibrating, thick or thin, large or small, hard or soft, lifelike or brightly colored ... There should be something suitable for every woman. In addition to the more classic sex toys of vibrators and dildos, there are also special sex toys that only stimulate the clitoris, for example. Here too, it helps to try out what you particularly like. Many sex toys can also be used in a variety of ways and can, for example, stimulate both externally and internally. Of course, a sex toy can also be wonderfully combined with other forms of masturbation. There are no limits to your imagination! Waterproof toys can also be used in the shower or bathtub. If you'd like to try out some toys or get to know something new, you can take a look around ORION and get inspired;)

Feel like it? Masturbation does no harm, makes you more satisfied and enhances the sexual experience. So just let yourself go and love yourself!

ORION blogger Shirin