Do you have a masturbation routine? If you don't, here's why you should have one

Most women know that female masturbation is a healthy habit

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Doing it can help us sleep better, boost our immune systems and reduce stress. All of which support our other life routines – it's a no brainer! More and more women are catching on to this wellbeing lifehack, recognising that solo sex is a top priority when it comes to self-care. Setting aside regular me-time, rather than squeezing in a play when we can, may create an opportunity for a more in-depth self-exploration of our mind and body.

Likewise, breaking the routine we are accustomed to invites a little sexual reflection. With no pressure to orgasm, finding ways to refresh it can strengthen our own sexual awareness. Ultimately, our masturbation practice is deeply personal.

Favourite masturbation positions

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Regularly making time for self-pleasure will mean getting a chance to find out what you really, really like. The most popular masturbation position from this survey was on your backs, with some preferring a twist to this classic by adding a hip lift or leg bend. Many also enjoy a lounged seating position or doggy! One person couldn’t explain it, but suggested standing up as an all-time favourite way to masturbate.

Let’s not forget, solo sessions don’t have to be completely solo. Include some mutual masturbation in your routine, whether they are there in real life or with one hand sexting and the other between your legs, as one multi-tasking member mostly prefers.

New self-satisfaction positions

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One you get into our groove it can be hard to stray away from what you know and love. Two thirds of participants said they do not try new positions whilst masturbating. Take some tips from the favourites above or simply make a conscious effort to roll around a little to find a different way to lay.

If you want to mimic sex, and you love being on top, furniture can make a great straddle apparatus. For example, place a towel over an arm of a chair and initiate a grinding motion!

New masturbation techniques

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Positions may be a little harder to mix up given the lack of space around us, but techniques can be far more playful. 50% of respondents enjoyed trying out different ways to pleasure themselves with their hands. Shuffling your masturbation techniques is a great way to discover yourself, and really understand how our body reacts to different touch. That’s right, it’s not all about the vulva. Try titillating between inner and outercourse to stimulate both your vulva and your erogenous zones.

Of course, a fun way to find new methods of touching yourself is masturbation using vibrators. 48% of the community participants already switch up their masturbation accessories regularly. Having a selection to choose from can help with setting ourselves an orgasm routine, imagine a ‘Monday’s clit stimulator’ and ‘Saturday’s sensual session’ — just like those socks with the days of the week on, but much more fun!

Vibrators could still be intriguing to some of us, and sexual wellness brand Smile Makers likes to call that Vi-Curious. Gentle pleasure massagers make best friends for beginners; and just like true BFFs, will encourage us to open up and unwind.



This article was first published in Smile Makers. Smile Makers is a sexual wellness brand on a mission to inspire vulva owners to set their own standards for good sex. As a brand, they bring sexual wellness products into mainstream spaces, remove limiting beliefs around vulva sexuality and foster a global, pleasure-positive and light-hearted conversation about sex.