Do You Have a Masturbation Routine... Why It's Important
Not only is it pleasant, but it can also help us sleep better, strengthen our immune system and reduce stress.
Have you ever considered how your masturbation sessions fit into your broader self-love routine? After all, our sexual well-being is just as important as our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, not least because it can positively contribute to all three.
Or perhaps you've already mastered your masturbation routine; you know exactly what you like and follow the same pattern to achieve pleasure. These consistent habits can make us feel confident and more comfortable with our bodies, while sticking to established techniques or positions allows us to recognize changes in our bodies.
In summary, the idea of a masturbation routine can be defined in two ways:
- The regularity of our self-love practice (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Our usual formula for pleasure
Both interpretations give us food for thought, so the sexual wellness brand Happytoys asked the community about their self-love habits. 38% of respondents said they had a masturbation routine, while the remaining 62% said they didn't. Whether it's part of a self-care regimen or the way we pleasure ourselves repeatedly, the practice is meant to explore sexual pleasure and help us let go of a performance-oriented approach to sex.
This is what they learned from the community.
By regularly making time for masturbation, you get the chance to discover what you truly, truly enjoy. The most popular masturbation position in this study was lying on your back, with some preferring a variation on this classic by lifting your hips or bending your legs. Many also enjoy a relaxed sitting position or doggy style! One person couldn't quite explain it, but indicated that standing masturbation is an absolute favorite.
Let's not forget that solo sessions don't have to be entirely solitary. Add some mutual masturbation to your routine, whether your partner is physically present or you're sexting with one hand and pleasuring yourself with the other, as a multitasking participant prefers.
Once you've found your routine, it can be hard to deviate from it. Two-thirds of participants said they don't try new positions while masturbating. Take some tips from the favorites above or consciously try a different position.
If you want to simulate sex and enjoy being on top, furniture can be a helpful tool. For example, drape a towel over the arm of a chair and start rubbing!
The limited space around us might make trying different positions a bit more challenging, but the techniques can be all the more playful. Fifty percent of respondents said they enjoyed exploring different ways to pleasure themselves with their hands. Varying masturbation techniques is a great way to discover yourself and truly understand how your body responds to different touch. It's not all about the vulva, after all. Try varying between internal and external stimulation to stimulate both your vulva and your erogenous zones.
A fun way to discover new ways to touch yourself is masturbation with a vibrator . 48% of study participants regularly change their masturbation aids. Having a selection to choose from can help create an orgasm routine. Imagine a "Monday clitoral stimulator" and a "Saturday sensual session"—just like those socks with the days of the week printed on them, but much more fun!
Vibrators can still be intriguing for some of us, and the sexual wellness brand Happytoys calls it "Vi-Curious." Soft pleasure massagers are perfect for beginners; and just like true best friends, they'll encourage you to open up and relax.
For example, take a look at the air pressure vibrator
