FEMALE MASTURBATION: FACT VS. FICTION

 

90% OF ALL WOMEN MASTURBATE

FACT

In 1953, 62% of women admitted to masturbating. In 1979, that number jumped to 74%. Today, nine out of 10 women admit to pleasuring themselves, and two-thirds admit to masturbating at least three times a week.

Many sexologists believe that 90% rate has been consistent for decades, only the women of years past were conditioned to be secretive of their habits.

 

SALIVA IS AN ADEQUATE LUBRICANT

MYTH

While saliva is the body’s second-most natural moisturizer for masturbation (behind naturally produced genital lubrication), a recent University of Michigan study has found that women who use saliva as a lubricant for masturbation run a higher risk of developing frequent yeast infections.

According to the data, saliva can disrupt the balance of vaginal bacteria. For the safest, most-pleasurable lubrication sensations, try a water-based personal lubricant.

 

PEOPLE WHO HAVE REGULAR SEX MASTURBATE LESS

MYTH

We’ve all heard the lame, cringe-worthy “I don’t need to masturbate” from at least one of our friends. Well, it turns out they might be missing out on much more than the joys of self-fulfillment. While seemingly paradoxical, the more someone has sex, the more he or she tends to masturbate. In short, more masturbation means a more open view of sex.

 

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF FEMALE ORGASMS

FACT

While some might liberally dish out double-digit figures on this stat, blurring the lines between orgasm fact vs. myth, there are generally three kinds of climax a woman can achieve—clitoral orgasm, vaginal orgasm and combination—combination being the simultaneous experience of both clitoral and vaginal.

As you can imagine, the combination orgasm was also the most difficult to attain—that is, until a certain rabbit vibrator came along.

 

MASTURBATION IS A COMMON PAIN RELIEVER

FACT

While you’ve surely heard that orgasms are good for your health, let’s get down to some specifics. Women who masturbate regularly report relief from menstrual cramps, improved symptoms of PMS, including irritability and crankiness, and fewer headaches. In addition, masturbation is one of the most effective self-medicating stress relievers.