Masterbation - From a woman's pov

[awkward]

Hi.  I'm not addicted to masterbation (masturbation) (yet) but I wanted to talk to women who were.  Every post I've seen about masterbation (masturbation) has been from guys.  Do the effects of masterbation (masturbation) differ w/ men and women?  I've only masterbated twice in my whole life and I'm 19.  I don't think that's bad.  Actually I think it's quite good.  But anyway, I've been getting mixed feelings about masterbation (masturbation).  Some say it's healthy, some say it's a health hazard.  Some say it's only addicitive if you do it 5-10 times per day others say even if you start off with a little bit you'll get addicted eventually.  

I'm just trying to find ways to relieve my sexual tension w/o hurting myself.  As of now I'm thinking about ruling masterbation (masturbation) out.  Sex is out cause I'm waiting until I'm married.  Is it true if you masterbate too much you'll lose sensitivity in your vagina?  

Thanks for your help.

[NautyOne]

hey it's your body.........if it feels good do it..........enjoy!

nauty...................

[grievingwidow]

I think that are forums specifically for sex-related topics, you just might get a better response there.

[awkward]

Thanks.  I'll move my question.

[retiredrn]

Masturbation doesn't lead to decreased sensitivity in your vagina---it is good for your body and soul.

[lonote]

For once I will bite my tounge on this one. lol

[slow_healer]

What is a "normal" amount varies from person to person. It's true that if you masturbate your clitoris too often (with a vibrator) it can get oversensitized. This is easily remedied by relenting for a few days, and doesn't happen very often unless you're masturbating several times a day everyday.

It's not true that you'll lose sensitivity in your vagina from masturbating. It certainly will not compare to the act of intercourse.

And it's not a health hazard unless you're using dirty toys or something else unhygenic. Any "addiction" is psychological, i.e. it becomes more of an emotional escape to the point where any time you're stressed you resort to masturbating. It can be easily argued that people who are addicted have other problems already - excessive masturbation would be a symptom, not a cause. Anyhow, masturbating doesn't mean that you're going to start doing it obsessively and stop socializing.

FYI twice in 19 years was not often enough for me.

[mayflowers]

There are two other benefits from masterbation (masturbation) that nobody has mentioned yet - you can't get pregnant or STD's from it.  

[mami1323]

It's definitely a great way to learn your body and what pleasures you.  This way you can share this with your partner.  Men probably talk about it more because it is considered taboo for women.  Which I find absurd, my friends and I have discussions about the toys they are using.  It's actually quite funny.

[mayflowers]

I have friends that give each other vibrators for their birthday!!!  They buy them at the sex toy parties.  Geez, I am so bored at work today..............

[laura1977]

Good for you on waiting till you are married!!!!!!!!

Anyways to answer your question.  One issue that some women face when they use things to please themselves, that it makes it difficult when a man is trying to please them.
Masterbation (masturbation) isn't a bad thing, but you are correct that there are ways that can cause you to get hurt.  mami1323 is right that it helps you figure out what you like so you can tell your husband when you are married.
Most everyone does this, some will admit to it, and some won't and that is okay.  I am just so happy that there are still females out there that wait till they get married.  What a great choice for you.  
I'm not saying females have to wait, but it is always nice to hear that someone has decided to.

[laura1977]

oh but I am saying my daughters better wait!!!!!!!!!!  hehehehehe

[mami1323]

I know, my friend wants to throw a sex toy party.  It's so funny.

[mami1323]

It's strange, I've never tried any toys.  I'm afraid to...I don't want it to be better than my fiance and then he will have so much to live up to...lol.

[Avas Mom]

I never had any toys either...til my bf got me a vibrator...im telling you i havent had sex without it for over a yr...of course he regets buying it....its great but dont try it if you dont want to get addicted

[mami1323]

I know, my friend bought one and she had to throw it out.  She never left the house.  She was like Charlotte in Sex in the City.  They should have a sex toy anonymous...lol.

[mayflowers]

If you use it with your partner, it can be really great.  Don't just use it alone.....

[laura1977]

There is actually some truth to that.  It has been proven that a woman that pleasures herself with vibrators may have a harder time hitting her peak with her husband or boyfriend.  Interesting.  I guess a guy can't compete with a man made object.  :)

[mami1323]

We actually were going to buy one together.  I think it's called the rabbit.  But we were drunk and coming from a club so I think we bought that little vibrator called the rocket instead.  That thing was amazing.  But anywho...maybe a little tmi, I was just too scared to buy one and get hooked.

[Avas Mom]

Lol...i do use it with my partner...but i cant have sex without it..it doesnt feel anywhere near the same...my friend is the one who mentioned them to me and im glad she did.

[laura1977]

OMG lol lol  you girls are too much.  Funny.  Not a bad thing though.

[mami1323]

At least I can talk about it, since I've been pregnant I haven't had any desire to want to do anything at all.  I think it's been about a month.  I feel soooo bad for him but he's ok about it.  He says that's why he trains so hard at the gym....lol.