The Female Masturbation Benefits

Self-pleasure is the best form of pleasure around. You’re in complete control, able to determine exactly what you enjoy and when you can enjoy it. And while women might not masturbate as much as men, around 71% of women report masturbating at least one point in their lives and 38.4 percent in the previous four weeks¹. Nonetheless, many women may feel a taboo around masturbation that men don’t feel. This includes those living in a couple, with 45% of partnered women treating it as a taboo subject². But solo masturbation (and solo orgasm) is not only the most fun you can have on your own but actually comes with a whole host of benefits. Check out our guide to female masturbation benefits below.

In this article, we will cover:

• Introduction to Female Masturbation
• Health and Emotional Benefits
• Understanding Erogenous Zones
• Techniques for Self-Stimulation
• The Role of Lubricants

Introduction to Female Masturbation

Female masturbation can come in various forms, as there are, broadly speaking, three different types of orgasms women can reach through self-stimulation. These are clitoral orgasms, which occurs from stimulation of the clitoris, vaginal orgasm, which comes from putting your fingers or a toy in your vagina, and breast orgasms, which come through playing with your nipples. With that said, some women have also experienced mixed orgasms (both clitoral and vaginal), whole body, cervical, anal, and mental orgasms³, meaning that the spectrum of female pleasure can be complex and multifarious.

Health and Emotional Benefits

A woman masturbating is normal and may come with all types of health and emotional benefits. Masturbation effects include:

1. Reduced risk of cervical infections
2. Relief from urinary tract infections
3. Improves cardiovascular health
4. Reduces the risk of diabetes
5. Increases pelvic floor strength⁴

But it’s not just good to masturbate in order to feel healthy. On the emotional side, masturbation can reduce stress, help you sleep, and help you understand what you want in your sex life, enhancing pleasure when you get to the bedroom as well as knowing your particular sensual touch points.

Understanding Erogenous Zones

While you might already think that this is an obvious topic — covering the nipples, G-spot, and the clitoris —  there are tens of other erogenous zones all dotted around the body. Intimate touch can have many different meanings and can include your scalp, mouth, lips, neck, ears, inner arms, wrists, armpits, lower abdomen, back, inner thighs, feet, and toes. The sheer variety of erogenous zones all across your body means that you will rarely get tired of exploring yourself. It’s also worth pointing out that all women are different, and what turns you on might be a complete turn-off for someone else.

Key Zones and Their Roles

Although it’s worth exploring every one of the arousal spots on the body to figure out what gets you hot and horny, let’s take some time to focus on the main erogenous zones. While the cervix is an important one, we will not cover that, as it requires deep stimulation that usually comes through sexual intercourse. Instead, the next section will focus on the big three: the clitoris, the G-spot, and the nipples.

The Role of the Clitoris

The amazing thing about the clitoris is that it has no known function besides providing sexual pleasure. But what pleasure it does contain! While the precise number has yet to be known, it's almost certain to have over at least 8,000 nerve endings⁵, making the clitoris an exceptionally sensitive part of your body. The clitoral orgasm is one of the most popular ways, and you can stimulate your clitoris through the use of a vibrator or with your fingers. If you feel dry down there, you can always use a K-Y® Lube to make it easier.

The Role of the G-Spot

Finding and stimulating your G-Spot is a more difficult task than rubbing your clitoris, but many women report more satisfying orgasms through this form of vaginal stimulation. If you are looking for your G-Spot, you can try to find it on the anterior wall of the vagina, around one-third of the way up. It can be stimulated through digital penetration (your fingers) or through the use of a dildo.

The Role of the Nipples

While some may dismiss it as an urban myth, it is possible to achieve orgasm through breast stimulation. The nipples are a super-sensitive erogenous zone, meaning that you can come without even needing to touch your genitals. Lie down, relax, and switch between pinches, strokes, and twists to self-pleasure yourself to a powerful orgasm.

Techniques for Self-Stimulation

Whether you are new to masturbation or looking to improve your button-pushing, knowing the right techniques can make all the difference. Some ways that you can easily stimulate yourself include:

1. Rubbing your erogenous zones
2. Using a vibrator or dildo
3. Penetrating yourself with your fingers

These are the three simplest ways to do it, although the variations in technique are absolutely endless. The most important part is to get in the zone, relax, and be kind to your body. Waves of pleasure are sure to follow.

Enhancing Pleasure

The great thing about masturbation is that, like any skill, you can always take it further and further. If you are looking to enhance your pleasure, there is so much that you can do, read these following arousal tips for women:

• Incorporating new toys into your play
• Grabbing your thighs during orgasm
• Rubbing other erogenous zones with your free hand
• Use vagina lubrication on your clitoris
• Changing position
• Thinking sexy thoughts
• Watching porn or reading an erotic novel

One issue that you might suffer from is dryness. Or perhaps you simply want a wetter and more enjoyable play? Then perhaps it’s worth investing in some lubricants…

The Role of Lubricants

Everyone knows that lube makes sex better. But it also makes self-love better too! Whether you are using it to help alleviate dryness, or as a means of experimentation, adding lube to your masturbation routine can make a massive difference. It can reduce the drag of your hand or toy, allowing for a more frictionless feel, as well as reducing a generalized sense of irritation. Additionally, lube can help to enhance pleasure significantly, making it essential to choose the right product. Learn more about 5 more other reasons to try lubricant today.

Choosing the Right Product

K-Y® has a wide variety of lubes that you can use to improve your masturbation experience. If you are suffering from vaginal dryness, consider using K-Y® Jelly Water Based Personal Lubricant, which effortlessly glides on and stays where you want it to, allowing you to masturbate for an extended time. But if you are looking to extend your pleasure, then it’s definitely worth trying the K-Y® Intense Pleasure Gel Lube instead, which is easily one of the best arousal lubricants around.

If you are using silicone-based sex toys, then it is very important not to use silicone-based lube, as this can cause your toy to warp and be damaged. Using a water-based lube is a better idea instead.

Resources:

1. Science Direct, 2011, The varied nature of women's sexuality: Unresolved issues and a theoretical approach
2. Science Direct, 2017, The practice of masturbation for women: The end of a taboo?
3. National Institute of Health, 2023, Women’s Experiences of Different Types of Orgasms—A Call for Pleasure Literacy?
4. National Institute of Health, 2005, Anatomy of the clitoris

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