Masterbation - from a woman's perspective

[awkward]

Hi.  I have a few questions about masterbation from a woman's perspective.  Every post I've seen about masterbation has been from guys.  Do the effects of masterbation 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.  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 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?  Are the effects of masterbation the same for men and women or do they differ?

Thanks for your help.

[Do_Or_Die]

OMG! Masturbating it awsome..It is in NO way harmful for your body, internally.. maybe a few sores from time to time.. but that's because some people get  carried away. I am a 21 year old woman... and I masterbate almost 5-6 times a day.. and I am sexually active.. Just not frequently enough.. I actually prefer masturbation sometimes more then sex, because I know what my body likes.. and if anyone knows how to please me, it is myself. I say go for it.. MASTERBATE, get that frustration out.. better then to hold it in.. which causes higher stress levels.. sexyal frustration... mental frustration... I think NOT masturbating is more hazardous to your health. :) Go enjoy.

[uukzrz87]

Masterbation is, for those who do it everyday, definitely an addiction.
Try stopping and if you have a hard time...your addicted.
I'd say even once a week is an addiction.

Also; if you don't want sexual desires to run your life don't stir them.
Basically no sexual thoughts, no porn, no masterbation. Don't get to touchy with guys...be honest right from the start.

I think it's interesting to see a girl ask if it's ok.
What would you think if your future husband masterbated while looking at porn once a day minimum, up to say 15 times in one day...had seen millions of porn vids and had so many thoughts of other random bodies?
But had vowed not to have sex before mariage?
You might be sickened at the idea if your not an animal in the sentimental realm (sorry girls but if you masterbate all the time it's not love or respect you'll get from your man; it's desire but that's it).
Even I who am basically the guy cited above, abhor this practise, it disgusts me.

from a guy, 21. I've asked around and read random discussions like this one all the time. There are no specialists on this question:
even doctors are biased in favor of a set of values or another.
If you strive for purity: don't masterbate.
You make me happy, a girl that doesn't want to be a human-dog hybred's so rare; it gives me hope to find a wonderfull wife some day although I don't think I'd meet her standards.
Take care ;)

[aeron]

masterbation is very relaxing..

[ntd420]

Masterbation is actually considered good for a girls clit. The more you have an orgasm the more sensitive the area will become (not to excess).  Think of it like a muscle, the more you work it out the stronger it will become.  

[Divine4801]

To awkward: Thank you so much for asking this question. I'm 22 and I have been wondering about the same questions and didn't know where to ask them. So thanks for putting a voice to the issues at present.

As for the rest of these comments. Thank you for your answers they helped too. I really appreciate it.

[sexbeast]

i masterbate at least once a day. i am an 18 yr old girl, with a ton of raging hormones. but when my bf goes to work...(hold that thought) before he goes to work we have hard sex for 3 hours and then he goes to work. after he leaves i  have this sudden urge for a clitoris climax, so i get my viberating tulip out and put in on my clitorious. and let it go... while doing so i watch a little bit of porn hub and get off in like a min or two, and prepare myself for another round of hard sex when my man gets home. so i belive that if you keep your ***** ready all day long for your man he will love you.