Hi there. I'm just breaking this blog in. Not sure what to say, really. I have a lot of big ideas but I'll let my entries speak for themselves. In brief, I am a single woman hoping to practice my writing skills by posting about my sex life online.
How on earth does a single woman have a sex life, you may ask. No, I'm not into cheap sex and in fact it's been years since I've even remotely thought partner sex was a possibility. And I'm at peace with that. No, the sex I'm talking about here is what Betty Dodson calls "sex for one". The oft-not-talked-about, mysterious and taboo topic of female masturbation. We're taught to think that it's shameful and wrong (and that women don't do it at all!), but it's just a common part of every day life that should be no more mysterious or forbidden than taking a shower.
Some benefits of masturbation: it increases self-confidence and self-awareness; it is a great stress reliever; it's fabulous exercise (great for the stomach!); and it's a great way to get to know your body and what sexual activities you like best (which can then be experienced with a partner later). Best of all, you're not dependent on another person to fulfill this need. Just like most of our basic needs should be, we can satisfy ourselves and make ourselves happy; if another person comes along and adds even more to that pleasure, so much the better.
What are some other benefits of masturbation (male or female)? Post your thoughts in the comments.
Stay tuned! I plan to post many thoughtful essays on this topic. This is not a porn site by any means; I simply want a forum to discuss this topic in a straightforward, frank manner and help to demystify what I think is a very important issue. Human sexuality should not be taboo.
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Awesome that you've started this up! Can't wait to read more!
You make very good points. How can I expect to have a deep and fulfilling relationship with someone else, when I'm so uncomfortable with my own body and my own sexuality that I feel guilty about masturbating and have difficulty figuring out what to do to pleasure myself? And yet, here I am, expecting just that. ;)
Well said.
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