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title: Ways to Masturbate from a Sex Educator
date: 2020-05-21T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Ways to Masturbate from a Sex Educator

Masturbation and self-pleasure are vital parts of many people’s sexuality and sexual lives. This piece, written by a nonbinary sex educator, offers a dozen ideas for those who want to spice up their self-love or “step up \[their\] masturbation game.”

> Just as we might want to try out new things with a long-time partner to keep sexual intimacy fresh, we can do the same with masturbation! Solo sex is full of possibilities, and trying new things can help you learn about yourself.

[Read the full article ](https://xtramagazine.com/love-sex/12-ways-masturbate-sex-educator-172998)

SOURCE: Xtra • AUTHOR: Jamie J. LeClaire • LAST UPDATED: May 21, 2020

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- [solo sex](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/solo-sex)

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## A Brief History of Masturbation

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Ideas about masturbation have changed through time, from the origins of stigma through the late 20th century when scientists recognized solo sex as a normal practice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-brief-history-of-masturbation)

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## 8 Benefits of Masturbation

Masturbation not only feels good; it can also benefit our health, from better sleep to relief from menstrual pain.

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Masturbation not only feels good; it can also benefit our health, from better sleep to relief from menstrual pain.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/8-benefits-of-masturbation)