Masturbation Reduces Stress

When you can’t get out of your head, it’s time to turn to the body. Connecting to self-pleasure can be a self-soothing form of mindfulness to helps you feel present. Masturbation also lowers the stress hormone known as cortisol but boosts the production of endorphins, which flood us with feel-good emotions. The next time you take a bath and do a face mask, add touching yourself to the self-care routine.

Improves Sleep

The final state of the sexual response cycle is called resolution, and it causes fatigue. It’s no wonder why: the body has gone through a series of muscle spasms, contractions, and a rush of blood. It also spikes our heart rate, breath, and blood pleasure. That’s why, after a good romp, many of us are ready for a nap.

Strengthen Muscles

As we get older, our pelvic and anal areas get weaker. To strengthen those muscles, you can do your Kegel exercises, but the most powerful natural exercise is built within us: the orgasm. The natural contractions of an orgasm are a workout for your pelvic floor itself, so take out your favorite toy and get to that workout!

Improves Libido

Sex drive can ebb and flow – especially if you’re in a long-term relationship or marriage. But masturbation can help you rediscover your desire for your partner. When we masturbate, we’re turning on those pleasure pathways that give way to a sexual appetite. Seeking pleasure from within is the best way to gain a new perspective.

Communicate Better with Partners

When you know what you want, it’s easier to convey those desires to a partner. Sometimes, figuring out what you want in the moment can be tough. Especially when you’re with someone else. But if you’ve practiced yourself on your own, you know exactly how much pressure and speed to apply, along with where your most tender erogenous zones are.

Improve Body Image & Self Esteem

Let’s be real: masturbation is a form of self-love. Loving your body from the outside can teach you to love yourself from the inside. After an orgasm, we feel like we can take on the world. We also feel more comfortable and connected to our own bodies, in a world that encourages us to detach and reach for unrealistic body standards. Connect to your sexuality and discover your inner beauty.

Reduce Cramps

If you’re prone to period or PMS related cramps, taking out the vibrator or using your hands works way better than popping a Tylenol. Because of the endorphins released, orgasms are natural painkillers that flood your brain with feel-good chemicals.

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What is the G-spot Exactly?

The G-spot, or Grafenberg spot, is a tiny area inside the vagina – just about an inch or so inside in the top vaginal wall that sits closest to your bellybutton. This spot has been regarded as a magical button (sometimes mythical) towards orgasm for years. Its surface has a bumpy or raised texture and swells a very small amount when sexually aroused.

But it’s not a magical button. It’s actually an extension of the clitoral network. So when you wake up your G-spot, your clitoris is actually doing part of the work. That little nub that’s visible is only a fraction of what the clitoris is. In reality, it has internal roots that extend up to four inches.

What Does the G-spot Do?

Certain women can’t get enough of G-spot stimulation, while others don’t enjoy the heightened sensitivity. The concept of squirting (no, it’s not pee) actually originated from the G-spot, which causes approximately 10% of women to ejaculate.

Why is it so Difficult for Women to Locate it?

We’re often taught that gently rubbing the clitoris is enough to arouse a woman, but since the clitoris is so complex, every woman will reach a state of arousal differently. Finding that precise part of the clitoris that brings us orgasm can feel like a scavenger hunt. It’s important to listen to yourself and be attuned to your body’s sensitivity – this will increase the likelihood of finding your G-spot.

How to Find it

Unless a sex toy or penis has a specific shape (often curved) finding the G-spot through manual sex can feel impossible at times. Explore with sex toys or fingers in a “come hither” motion, stroking the finger upward towards the belly button once inserted in the vagina. We all have different erogenous zones, so just play around until something excites you! Exploring our bodies can take a lifetime, and there’s no rush to get to the finish line.

Positions to Help you Find your Sweet Spot

Men are pretty much stimulated by any position, but it’s not as cut and dry for us ladies. Trial and error is the best way to see how you enjoy having your G- spot stimulated, but here are some suggested sex positions to enhance that stimulation.

Doggy Style

This classic move helps you get deeper and play around with angles when it comes to your G spot. Starting on hands and knees, have your partner enter. You can control the depth of penetration by moving to your forearms, pushing back with hips, or spreading knees farther or closer together. You might prefer laying flat on your stomach, with legs hanging off the bed’s edge, so your partner can stand and penetrate. This might require a taller bed.

Closed Missionary

Upgrade your missionary position by starting on your back and moving your legs together. Your partner can straddle you as your legs are closed, which creates a tighter sensation. It’s actually a more shallow penetration, but that feeling of tightness can help add some delicious G-spot friction.

Cowgirl

Here, your partner lays on their back and you take control in the classic woman-on-top power move. This will help you maintain control over depth, angle, and speed. Don’t bob up and down porn star style – take your time and move back and forth, which will encourage more G spot stimulation against your inner walls.

Read more: Top Steamy Places to Have Sex

Stimulating Products

The Arc by Dame

A completely female engineered company, Arc is a G- spot vibrator that also allows for clitoral stimulation. Personal testimony; I own one myself and give it a five-star review, though I’m not an easy-to-please customer.

We-Vibe

A lot of couples can’t be together during the pandemic – this toy works for those who are long-distance and quarantining together. I have remote-controlled vibes, letting your partner stimulate your G- spot from afar. But it can also be used while you’re being penetrated for some mind-blowing vibes.

Vedo Quiver Vibe

On a budget and intimidated by thick G- spot dildos? This alternative has a thinner shaft for beginners but all the sensation thanks to that textured and bulbous body.

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Kitchen

The kitchen is known to be of the most steamy places to have sex and we agree! There’s nothing hotter than having bae press you up against the fridge or kitchen island. You can also hoist yourself up on the counter, dining table, or even on the floor for a frenzied and passionate session. Just make sure to have a couple of pillows and blankets on hand so that your tail bone doesn’t get a beating.

Shower

The shower is known as one of the most steamy places to have sex- literally. It is much more accessible than a heated pool and just as wet and wild. It works for a stand-up sesh or some romantic bath-time fun. But what we love most about bathroom sex is the mirrors that let you soak in the view of yourself bent over or pressed up against a wall. If you live with other people, shower sex lets you go as crazy as possible, since running water tends to drown out moans and any scandalous sounds.

Read more: Best Sex Positions for People With Bad Backs

Car

Ah, doesn’t this bring back memories of your teen and college years? Car sex might not be the most luxurious, but the risk of someone seeing and that nostalgic feeling of hiding out can bring you back to your younger days in an exhilarating way. Front seat or back seat, this is a thrill you don’t want to miss out on. It’ll bring you closer than ever – literally and figuratively.

Forest

There’s nowhere better to get wild than in the wild, am I right? There’s something so thrilling about getting freaky outside, and you have your run of the mill with most places bring a ghost town due to COVID. But there’s just something about being surrounded by the natural world and fresh air that brings out your animalistic nature. Also, boulders and trees can make for great props.

Your Backyard or Balcony

If the thrill of the outdoors sounds too adventurous, moving things to a smaller scale on your balcony or backyard is just as liberating. On a balcony, lay out a blanket or lean against it while watching the stars or soaking in the city’s skyline. In a backyard, you can do the same – if you have a porch swing, the possibilities are endless.

Heated Pool

If you don’t have one, rent an Airbnb or go to a hotel that has one. Getting nasty in a hot tub sounds tantalizing in theory, but doing so can result in yeast and bacterial infections, which is the least sexy thing there is. A heated pool, on the other hand, lets you recreate your favorite movie scene, without any health repercussions.

Whether that is watching live cams to increase your sexual arousal or changing locations to keep your sex life exciting, whatever it may be you can expand your sexual experiences based on what turns you and your partner on.

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We’ll also discuss some useful accessories and coping mechanisms to decompress achy backs and take the pressure off when you’re in the act.

Doggy Style

For both the giver and receiver, this sex position should be comfortable if you suffer from bad backs. If coming down to your elbow feels too intense, support yourself with your hands instead, pressing down into all your fingers equally so your wrist doesn’t take all the pressure. If you’ve been sitting all day or leaning forward, this one’s worth a shot.

Missionary

Ok, maybe you were expecting something more exciting, but if spinal movement causes even slight pain, it’s the way to go. If you’re penetrating, hands can be used as support, and you can either kneel on your knees or lie on your partner. For the receiver, it’s a delicious relief if you put your knees up, drawn in towards the chest, and place a rolled towel under the lower back.

Sitting on the Lap

This sex position can take a sensual lap dance to the next level. By sitting on your partner’s lap, either with pillows on the bed or in a chair, you get more control over the position of your back. Sitting on a chair helps the partner on top by minimizing flexion and stabilizing those back muscles which tend to spasm.

Seated Oral

Oral isn’t the most comfortable if you have a bad back. It can be tough to keep your spine straight during this (very tempting to arch) but by using a straight-backed chair, you can actually align your spine against it and easily reposition if needed. If your back pain is due to sitting all day, consider going into a doggy sex position and letting your partner perform oral from behind.

Besides these sex positions, we have some additional tips if you suffer from bad back pain but still want to play:

1. Move with hips and knees instead of initiating with the spine.

2. Use pillows and rolled towels liberally for added support. Experiment with using them under the hips, back, tailbone, or neck.

3. If you can afford it, invest in some intimate furniture which can help reduce pressure. Our favorite line is by Liberator, who offers everything from Kama Sutra inspired chaises to wedge and ramp combos that increase the intensity and reduce pain.

4. Be honest with your partner! If you just try to power through to impress the other person, you’ll end up doubled over in pain. Communication is sexy – take advantage of it.

How to Deal With Back Pain After Sex

1. After your session, take a bath with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil. Both of these relax muscles and prime you for a night of restful sleep.

2. Utilize CBD or an OTC pain med of your choice.

3. Ask your partner to follow up that orgasm with a massage on the tender spots. Is there anything better?

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Sure, single people might think that this is the best time to be cuffed up, but not everyone is getting what they want out of their intimate lives with their partner, especially since we’re stressing over the news cycle every day.

If you’re worried you’re going to go broke, arguing over chores and stuck in the same house all the time, a rut is to be expected. Here are our top tips on how to get out of an intimacy drought in your relationship and feel sensual again.

Make It a Priority

Even though stress seems to be dominating everyone’s lives right now, you should let yourself indulge in well-tended sex life. To do that, both of you need to get on the same page and make it a priority. If you both care enough to make it happen, that’s what matters. Then again, be sensitive to your partner’s mental health right now and set some small measured goals to improve your intimacy drought.

Try Something New, or Work on Your Technique

If you guys prefer to keep things vanilla, consider honing your technique on a particular move that your partner loves. Otherwise, consider trying something new (within both of your comfort zones, of course). Turn the candles on, get the blindfold, and prepare for a night full of adventures. Don’t be afraid to ask your partner if there’s anything they’ve wanted to try, and be equally honest when they ask you.

Invest in a We-Vibe If You’re Long Distance

Long-distance relationships generally suck and are even worse when you throw a pandemic into the mix. If there’s no way to get intimate with your partner, consider an app or remote-controlled vibrator like the hands-free We-Vibe Sync, which lets you control their vibrations from afar with a wireless remote.

Get to Know Your Body

You know your body best after all…or, do you? The best way to get your mojo back is to have a steamy date night with yourself. Even if you’re in a relationship right now, using a toy or masturbating another way can sometimes bring back all the sexual confidence you need. Explore every inch of yourself without shame and embarrassment – maybe you can even invite your hubby to watch if you feel comfortable doing so.

Keep It Real

Most importantly, don’t let the elephant in the room take over your relationship. To get back to your normal level of bedroom spiciness, you have to always be real with each other, and not tiptoe around the subject. Otherwise, resentment might grow, and performance anxiety could also pop up when you do try to get freaky.

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