faq's - masturbation

Q1. I am a normal 16 year old girl, but the problem is that I masturbate. I'm not sure how common it is among girls because we don't chat about it that much. I want to know if there are any problems with it and if it is common?

A. Self genital stimulation is not as common with girls as it with boys. It does occur however amongst some girls and can be associated with anxieties, worries and even guilt.

There certainly are no physical ill effects from masturbation particularly in the short term. Visual images and thoughts can have a harmful influence on the pattern of behaviour and taking control of what you look at and think is important concerning the habit.

Don’t worry too much about this; as you say, you are a normal 16-year-old girl who is a very special individual.

Q2. Could you tell me what masturbation is? Do you think that it is safe for me if I get fingered?

A. Masturbation is touching/stimulation of ones own private parts. It is more common amongst males than females and can be associated with pornography and become habit forming.

I would not advise fingering. Sexual infections can be passed and it can be something that leads on to full sex with the other person.

Certainly unplanned pregnancy, and passage of sexual infections can happen very easily when sex occurs.

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