Having sex with yourself, known as masturbating, is the safest sex that you can have. There is no risk of pregnancy or STDs. In addition to being safe, there are other pros to self-love:
- Both guys AND girls masturbate! Many people think of masturbation as something that only people with penises do, but that’s not the reality. Many females masturbate!
- Masturbation can be whatever YOU want! It can be a very personal experience. You decide how you want it to be. You can light candles, use sex toys, take a bubble bath, whatever feels good. There is no right or wrong way to masturbate.
- Most importantly, masturbation is a way for you to find out what you like. When you’re being sexual with another person, there is a lot of pressure to make sure that your partner feels good. By masturbating you can find out what you like best, and can then communicate that to your partner. Many people find that it is easier to orgasm by masturbating, for exactly that reason!
Read this Scarleteen article for more info on masturbation myths and facts!