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‘I Feel Incredibly Bad and Guilty After Masturbating’

Feeling bad about masturbation is a remarkably normal thing, especially for people who were immersed (drowned) in shame from the beginning.

Summer Tao —

Aug 5, 2025

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How To Reframe Masturbation As ‘Solo Sex’

Like all sex acts, masturbation isn’t just about sex.

Summer Tao —

Jul 31, 2024

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How to Masturbate When You’re Sexually Repressed

Here’s how to masturbate when shame is getting in your way.

Tara T —

May 22, 2023

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Meet the Proud Pervs Behind Bedroom Besties, a New Gender-Inclusive Sex Toy Company

Bedroom Besties saw a gap in sex toy marketing. “We realized we could fill that hole — pun fully intended.”

Ro White —

May 15, 2023

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I Still Pray After I Masturbate

Erasing decades of religious trauma doesn’t happen overnight.

Guest —

May 15, 2023

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Old Gal, New Tricks: Queer Menopause and Masturbation

This is what we don’t talk about when we (don’t) talk about menopause…and masturbation.

Jenni —

May 8, 2023

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In the bottom right corner of the image, there is a black line drawing of two women with 1950s hairstyles whispering to each other against a lavender background. In the upper left corner, there is a speech bubble. Inside the speech bubble, there is an image of the Eroscillator Top Deluxe Vibrator, which has a long, ribbed, purple and silver handle, a slim "neck," and a rounded, purple tip.

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The Eroscillator Top Deluxe Vibrator Is the MILF of the Sex Toy World

I expected to be blown away by the Eroscillator Top Deluxe Vibrator — and I was.

Guest —

Apr 6, 2023

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How to Shop for Accessible Sex Toys When You Live With Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain has taught me how to help myself and others achieve pleasure using accessible sex toys.

Carly S. —

Jan 12, 2023

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I’m Asexual and I Prefer to Have Sex With Myself

I finally realized that it is completely possible to be asexual, experience some sexual attraction and enjoy sex — even if you’re only having sex with yourself.

Latonya —

Sep 5, 2022

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How Masturbation Helped Me Accept Myself as an Intersex Lesbian

I finally understood that the “normal” I was seeking was mythical and that my body was beautiful and precious the way it was.

Guest —

May 16, 2022

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Building My Own Masturbation Rituals as a Pleasure Educator

There’s nothing quite as powerful as being in charge of your own pleasure.

Carly S. —

May 9, 2022

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10 Ways to Celebrate Masturbation May

Give yourself a hand — it’s International Masturbation Month!

Ro White —

May 3, 2022