Masturbate, of course! The fact that it feels phenom is reason enough to get down with your bad self. I know what you're thinking: duh! But if you're looking to avoid pregnancy or eliminate your risk of STIs, masturbation is the way to go, says Wendasha Jenkins Hall , PhD, a sex educator and researcher. All the pleasure, none of the risk! Try masturbating!
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Plus, in addition to being safe and feeling real damn good, masturbation can improve body positivity, promote sleep, and instantly improve mood. We love to see it. You're welcome! Just like you would with your significant other, get yourself "ready" for the occasion. Get dressed up, throw on that red dress you know looks bomb, and take yourself out to dinner or for swanky drinks. Getting dressed up for the occasion and making yourself feel special will help you feel even better and more in the mood when you do decide to touch yourself. Masturbation Avoid spectatoring, aka looking in on yourself masturbating from an outside experience instead of enjoying the physical sensation itself. After all, it's easy to get caught up in your surroundings and distractions, which is why you should practice being present and in the moment, says Myisha Battle, a sex coach and educator for Allbodies.
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It goes without saying that many of us are spending more time at home and in some cases, alone than we ever have before. We're also trying our darndest to manage the multitude of stressors that are popping up a la whack-a-mole. If your current situation could stand to be infused with more relaxation — and more pleasure — there has never been a better time to master masturbation. For instance, it relieves both physical and emotional stress, floods your body with feel-good, pain-killing endorphins, and orgasms release chemicals and hormones that boost immunity , Chavez points out.
