Masturbation should not be a taboo topic for women: Not only does it feel amazing, but it can also improve your health , sleep, and sex life. Whether you struggle to reach orgasm , are a busy mom who needs to do the deed faster, or are simply looking for a different masturbation technique to spice things up, these tips will sharpen your solo sex skills. Assuming you're familiar with the clitoris , it's time you get to know the more elusive G-spot. Located on the upper wall of the vagina, about two to three inches inside the vaginal opening, it swells up when you are already aroused, says Courtney Cleman, founder of the V. Stimulating it can boost the sensations that can help you orgasm that much faster, she adds. While there are G-spot vibrators that help get the job done, to find it manually, insert one or two fingers into your vagina, palm facing down, and curl your fingers back. When you start to feel stimulated , you've hit the jackpot.

3. Set the ~mood~.

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You're stressed out ugh, work! What's a girl to do? Masturbate, of course! For starters, it doesn't just feel good—solo play is legit good for you. In other words, you should probably consider adding it to your self-care Sunday routine, stat.
1. Bust out a mirror.
We're always hearing that we could be having better sex , a better orgasm, or a better relationship. But how often do we actually hear the nitty-gritty details of how we might actually achieve those things? Bustle has enlisted Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist , to help us out with the specifics.
In my 20s, I was oddly committed to seeking out my orgasms from other people a notoriously unreliable source. I understand having to work through shame and body issues before becoming completely comfortable with self-pleasure, but I really recommend doing whatever unblocking you need to start to pushing your own buttons ASAP. But you have to promise to control your inner Cersei; a person can get drunk off this much power. The first tip comes from sex researcher and neuroscientist Debra W. Soh , PhD. This definitely rings true for me. Playing around without worrying about the outcome is how I finally learned to make it rain, and you can too. Start with the goal of exploring your body in search of those epic hot spots or erogenous zones instead of orgasm. Location rules when it comes to real estate, but when it comes to masturbation, experimentation reigns supreme.