Woman masturbating with toys

We're always hearing that we could be having better sex , a better orgasm, or a better relationship. But how often do we actually hear the nitty-gritty details of how we might actually achieve those things? Bustle has enlisted Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist , to help us out with the specifics. This week's topic: How to masturbate , because knowing several ways to get yourself off is something everybody should have in their skillset.

You can hate on millennials all you want, but there's at least one area where they have older guys beat. They may be lacking in social skills and have weaker handshakes , but millennials know how to get down with themselves. A recent survey found that 57 percent of people aged masturbate weekly, which is apparently higher than any other age group. Developed by the sex toy company TENGA , the Global Self-Pleasure Report is the world' largest survey on masturbation; it uses data from 13, respondents aged in 18 different countries. In addition to millennials' masturbation habits, the survey produced some interesting findings on solo sex worldwide. In America, 92 percent of men and 76 percent of women say they do it. In the U.

It's a topic that doesn't get a ton of lip service, but maybe that's about to change. Don't believe us? Get this: Most women report masturbating at least once a week , according to a new study in the Journal of Sex Research.

Masturbation is something that we rarely talk about, but why? Not only is it so great for your confidence, happiness, and overall pleasure, but it can actually make sex with your partner better too. But changing up the way you show yourself some love can really open you up and allow you to discover more about your turn-ons and desires.