The following is scientific guidance on the correct methods and precautions for female masturbation, designed to help women explore their bodies safely and comfortably while avoiding health risks:
1. Cleanliness and Hygiene
• Clean hands and vulva: Wash hands with mild soap and clean vulva with clean water before masturbation (avoid using irritating lotions).
• Trim nails: Avoid scratching sensitive skin or mucous membranes.
2. Choose the right lubricant
• When natural lubrication is insufficient: Use water-based or silicone-based lubricants (such as KY gel), and avoid products containing fragrances or alcohol.
• Alternatives: Coconut oil or olive oil (for external use only, not for use with latex condoms).
3. Explore sensitive areas
• Clitoral stimulation: About 70% of women reach orgasm through clitoral stimulation, and you can use your fingertips to gently circle or slide up and down (avoid direct excessive friction).
• G-spot exploration: Insert the index or middle finger into the front wall of the vagina (about 5.8 cm), and bend the knuckles to make a "tap" motion.
• Mixed stimulation: Combine clitoral and vaginal stimulation (such as using a vibrator at the same time).
4. Use auxiliary tools
• Vibrator: Choose medical silicone material and try it from low frequency (avoid long-term dependence on high-frequency mode).
• Non-insertion tools: such as clitoral suckers (such as Womanizer), suitable for those who prefer indirect stimulation.
• Precautions: Avoid using sharp or non-special objects (such as bottle caps, pens, etc.) to prevent scratches or infections.
5. Relaxation and breathing
• Keep deep breathing and try Kegel exercises (contracting pelvic floor muscles) to enhance pleasure.
• Meditation or warm water bath can help relax the body.
1. Physiological health
• Avoid excessive stimulation: The clitoral mucosa is fragile, and long-term high-frequency friction may cause numbness or minor abrasions.
• Masturbation during menstruation: It can be performed, but more attention should be paid to cleanliness to avoid reflux of menstrual blood to increase the risk of infection.
• Prevention of urinary tract infection: Urinate promptly after masturbation to flush out bacteria from the urethral opening.
2. Psychological adjustment
• Eliminate shame: Masturbation is a normal physiological behavior, has nothing to do with morality, and there is no need to blame yourself.
• Avoid compulsive behavior: If it is only to relieve anxiety or fill a sense of emptiness, it is recommended to combine psychological counseling for adjustment.
3. Safe use of tools
• Cleaning and disinfection: Rinse with warm water and neutral detergent after each use, and wipe with alcohol wipes regularly (silicone material is suitable).
• Do not share tools: Avoid cross-infection, and wear condoms even if you share with your partner.
4. Special populations
• Pregnancy: Avoid early pregnancy and labor, avoid strong uterine contractions; prohibit the use of insertable tools.
• Patients with gynecological diseases: Insertive masturbation is prohibited during vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
1. "Female masturbation will damage the hymen"
• The hymen is an elastic tissue. Fingers or small tools usually do not cause complete rupture, but may be slightly stretched. Whether it is "ruptured" is not necessarily related to masturbation.
2. "Masturbation can cause vaginal relaxation"
• Vaginal muscles are extremely elastic. Regular contractions (such as Kegel exercises) can maintain tightness. Moderate masturbation will not cause relaxation.
3. "Masturbation affects future sex life"
• Correct masturbation can help women understand sensitive points and improve sexual confidence; but excessive reliance on specific stimulation methods (such as high-frequency vibrators) may temporarily reduce sensitivity to real sex life, which can be restored by adjusting habits.
In the following situations, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist:
• Persistent abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding or secretions after masturbation.
• Tools remain in the body and cannot be removed.
• Repeated urinary tract infections or vulvar redness, swelling and ulceration
• Stigma deconstruction: Female masturbation has long been stigmatized, but studies show that 68% of women who have the habit of masturbating are more satisfied with their sex life (Source: Journal of Sexual Medicine).
• Resource recommendations: Read books such as Our Sex and Heidi's Sex Report, or follow authoritative sex education platforms (such as Planned Parenthood).
