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I know guys masturbate, but what about girls? Can it hurt you?

It's absolutely true that many girls masturbate. Whether you're a girl or a guy, masturbation is natural and normal. In fact, most people do it. Surveys show that 80 percent of males and 59 percent of females have masturbated by age 18. That means, it's normal if you do, and it's normal if you don't.

Will it hurt you? Not if you believe in science. No credible studies have shown that masturbation can cause you any physical harm. It definitely does not stunt your growth, cause hair to sprout on your hands, deform your genitalia, or any of those other outrageous myths you might have heard. Even your doctor won't be able to tell if you've ever masturbated! So, stop worrying.

In your early teen years, your body changes. Hormones make you feel tension in your vulva and vagina. This tension builds and you can feel really uncomfortable until you find a way to release it. Masturbation is one way to do that.

Masturbation is also a good way to get used to your body and your sexual feelings without the complications that can come when you have sex or do sexual things with someone else.

When girls masturbate, they sometimes put objects (for example, a dildo) in their vagina, or put something that vibrates on their clitoris. If you want to masturbate like that, just be sure that this object is very clean and smooth. You can wash it with antibacterial soap and warm water, or use a new condom each time.

You have to be careful if you like to put objects in your anus too. If you do, make sure that the object has a wide, flared base that prevents it from slipping into your anus. You will most likely need medical assistance to remove an object if it slips past your sphincter muscle that rings your anal opening. It is also best to use a new condom on this object each time you use it, to keep it completely free of bacteria.

Some girls also like to use water to masturbate. If you want to masturbate like that, be sure to put the water only on your vulva (the external part of your genitals) and not inside your vagina (the internal part of your genitals). Pressing water into your vagina can force air inside you, which isn't good for your vaginal health.

For a teen girl's take on masturbation, check out the story "Masturbation: Girls Let's Admit It!"

Your Comments

RE: =[

Posted by: DanR on Feb 28th, 2008 8:58am

There are many reasons this can happen. If it was the first
time your vagina has been penetrated, it may also be due to
the hymen (a thin elastic piece of skin that partially
covers the entrance to the vagina) getting stretched or
torn. Also, if you are nervous, your muscles will tighten
up, which can cause pain. In the future, be sure you are
relaxed, well lubricated (this is very important), and that
you communicate with your partner about what feels good and
what does not.

Posted by: kaylaaa_hola_x3 on Feb 23rd, 2008 12:48am

i dont know but when my partner fingers me it really hurts?
what should i do?

RE: cOnfuSed

Posted by: DanR on Jan 2nd, 2008 12:55pm

It's really a personal choice. Truth is, most women and men
don't shave their pubic hair, but some do. Pubic hair does
serve a purpose. It provides warmth and padding, and traps
dirt and germs that can get inside and cause an infection.
When people shave their pubic hair, they usually itch while
the hair grows back. This sensitive skin area can also
become irritated and sore without hair covering it.

cOnfuSed

Posted by: CarleeBaybehh on Dec 21st, 2007 9:07pm

Me and my boyfriend want to do it. Should I Shave " Down
There " Help..!

weird: Response

Posted by: StacieS on Oct 17th, 2007 12:01pm

That doesn't sound weird to me. The clitoris is REALLY
sensitive, so after a while it is possible for it to feel
overstimulated and irritated. When this happens you may want
to take a break, use lighter touch, or make sure it is
wet/lubricated. Take care!

weird

Posted by: thisismyusername on Oct 16th, 2007 1:11am

I really liked it when my boyfriend fingered me, especially
when he touched my clit, but when I masturbate, I can't feel
good because I get this instinct to stop. I'm not
embarrassed of it or anything, I've very open about it.
It's more like a physical instinct than an emotional one and
once I get my clit feeling good it's like I can't go on,
almost like if you dig your nails into the palm of your hand
you can't continue for long. Is that normal?

help: Response

Posted by: StacieS on Aug 8th, 2007 3:46pm

No and No. Masturbation can't make your period stop or late.
And doctors can't tell if you've masturbated. To learn more
about irregular periods go to:
http://www.sexetc.org/faq/pregnancy/4022 Take care!

help

Posted by: brittnay16 on Aug 8th, 2007 1:31pm

I havent had my period since Feb and thats around the time I
first started masturbating. Did that have anything to do
with me not gettind my period for so long? If I go to the
gyno, can thet tell that I have masturbated?

Female masturbation

Posted by: TamiHC on Aug 5th, 2007 9:03pm

I have tried masturbating a few times in the shower but I
never feel any pleasure at all. Is that normal?

Masturbation for girls..: Response

Posted by: StacieS on Jul 18th, 2007 12:43pm

The hymen is a thin piece of tissue that covers the entrance
to the vagina. www.youngwomenshealth.org/hymen.html It is
often broken in non-sexual ways, like riding a bike, using a
tampon or doing gymnastics. Even if the hymen is still
intact, a girl could stretch it or break it by masturbating
with an object. Yes, she might bleed a little. Some people
think the hymen is what defines "virginity." Other people
think virginity is defined by sexual acts, like having
vaginal, oral, or anal sex.

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