Masturbation is a completely normal, common, and completely healthy activity. Masturbation is simply an act during which you touch or self-stimulate your genitals in order to achieve sexual arousal and pleasure—and, with any luck, achieve orgasm.

A recent study revealed that 89% of women and 95% of men masturbate. In fact, masturbation tends to be the very first sexual experience to bring on an orgasm for both sexes! In fact, it’s much easier to have an orgasm through masturbation than with intercourse. Unfortunately, masturbation a topic that is strictly off limits in some circles—ethnic, religious, social, you name it. The word alone can bring about embarrassment, shame and anxiety.

Masturbation is a natural and normal (and satisfying) sexual experience. Once you know your roadmap, you can share it with others!