Female Masturbation

Women's Health Questions

Men can talk more, but women do it too.

More than half of American women 18-49 masturbate at least once every three months, according to a study by the Kinsey Institute, and it is true for single women and those who are connected. Driving pleasure is not the stigma it once did, still says Nicole Prause, PhD, but myths still affect the fact that some women feel about them - and how they do it (or not) touch the other.

Here are five things you should know about masturbation.

1. It is good for you.

Masturbating increases blood flow in the body and well-being of chemicals in the brain called endorphins. "This may explain why, even if you do not have a clear advantage mood to orgasm," said Prause, sexuality researcher at the University of California. And while men are more likely to vent, talk masturbate, studies show that relieve stress for both sexes. "It takes your mind [your concerns] activated areas of the brain associated with pleasure," said Prause.

2. It improves your sex life.

Masturbation can sexually comfortable and safe. "It puts you in touch with your needs and gives you a chance to get to know your own body," says Yvonne K. Fulbright sexuality educator, doctor. "Experiments with what feels good and makes you react positively to more Lead sexual experience, both alone and with a partner. "

If you have problems during orgasm, it is, so without personal stress of trying different types of touch and pressure, something that will help you reach climax to see, says Fulbright.

3. It can relieve problems after menopause sex.

Many women see the changes during menopause. Masturbation can help said Judi Chervenak, MD, a gynecologist at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

"The vagina is really tight, which can make sex more painful and vaginal examinations." But masturbation, especially with a water-based lubricant can help prevent constriction, increases blood flow, tissue and relieve some moisture problems and enhance sexual desire, Chervenak.

4. It does not have to be fast (or end with an orgasm).

The media can offer nothing but masturbation is to discover not only the "trash". Nothing wrong. "Rushing can it less pleasant, and can therefore also focus on orgasm," says Fulbright. "Give yourself time to touch all parts of your body or try different positions, and I do not feel pressure to a climax. "

5. Toys can help.

Nearly half of women aged 18-60 years was used as a toy or dildo vibrator sex, according to the survey, Ashley Leonard Robert Morris University. If you have trouble reaching orgasm and want to highlight vibrator (which stimulates the nerve endings in the clitoris) can be useful.

Do not worry whether it will lead to later on the lines of gender issues, Prause said. "Put simply, if it feels good, go for it."