A Guide to Masturbating for the First Time
If you’re wondering about masturbating and thinking of trying it for the first time (or one of the first times), you are not alone. We, at Vira, are delighted to share more!
I was a late bloomer when it came to , only masturbating for the first time at the age of 24. Since then, I’ve more than made up for missed opportunities, shifting my mindset to view masturbation not as a shameful secret but as a basic need in many people’s lives. But as I embarked on my discovery, I struggled to find resources that could point me in the right direction. (Surprisingly, there is no wikiHow for getting off.) Eventually, I ploughed ahead on my own, spending hours exploring my body to find out what did and didn’t feel fantastic. Toys, my hands and shower heads provided different sensations but building the confidence to start experimenting with self-pleasure took quite a bit of time. Knowing where to begin doesn’t come naturally to all of us.
", seriously. A few drops of water-based lubricant when masturbating, , will decrease friction and increase sensations. It’s a no-brainer in my opinion. Sometimes, even when we’re super aroused, our nervousness to might mean we don’t become as naturally lubricated as we need for stimulation to feel comfortable, let alone pleasurable. Using lube gives us a helping hand. Even when we are 'wet', more lube can feel great. Especially when trying out penetration for the first time."
Another NBC show, , had a character known as the Masturbating Bear, a costume of a bear with a diaper covering its genitals. The Masturbating Bear would touch his diaper to simulate masturbation. Prior to leaving to become host of , originally retired the character due to concerns about its appropriateness in an earlier time slot. The Masturbating Bear, however, made his debut during the final days of Conan O'Brien's tenure as host of the . It was clear by then that Conan O'Brien was being removed from the show and he spent his last shows pushing the envelope with skits that typically would not be appropriate for the , one of which was the Masturbating Bear. After much debate on whether or not he would be able to be used on Conan O'Brien's new show, , the Masturbating Bear made an appearance on the first episode.
