Center for Young Women's Health
Is it harmful to masturbate every day?Not at all. In fact, there are many positive benefits to masturbating including it’s a great way to relieve stress. Medical experts agree that masturbation is safe, helps a person feel comfortable … read more
Articles Tagged: masturbation
If I stick a hair brush handle in my vagina will I still be a virgin?
Most people would say that a person is a virgin until they have sexual intercourse with another person. However, depending on your cultural and religious beliefs losing your virginity may … read more
Why do I feel such guilt about masturbating? My religion doesn’t prevent me from doing it, my mom has even said it is normal, and I want to really badly but I know I will feel horrible if I do! Please help!
You may want to get to know your body from the freckles on your face to how it feels when you touch your genitals. Begin by noticing different parts of your … read more
Every time I masturbate, I get my period but it’s not like my real menstruation. I’ve never inserted any object into my vagina, and I’m a virgin. My doctor said my hormones are not stable. Can masturbation increase hormones and actually affect my menstrual cycle?
Many young people masturbate to learn about their body, explore what they find sexually satisfying, and even relieve stress. This it totally normal! However, masturbating cannot cause you to have … read more
My gynecologist just recently put me on progesterone to see if it would induce my period. I have shamefully masturbated a few times while I have been taking this prescribed medication. Will this have negative effects on my body?
Masturbation is very common and a normal part of growing up. Most people realize that masturbation is a natural way of exploring your body and should not be thought of … read more
Could I get an infection from masturbating?
It’s unlikely that you would get a vaginal infection from masturbating. It is possible to have “irritation” of your vagina if you have an allergic reaction to something that is … read more
So, I find myself having sexual feelings. I wonder if I am too young (13yr.) to masturbate, or to have these feelings. Am I a freak?
You are NOT a freak! It is completely normal to have sexual feelings at your age and want to masturbate. Most people think that masturbation is normal when done privately, but … read more
Can a gynecologist tell if I masturbate? It is my first visit to the gynecologist, what should I be prepared for?
Your health care provider will not be able to tell if you masturbate (when a person stimulates or “plays with themselves” for sexual pleasure). If your vulva or vagina is … read more
How do I know if I’m over masturbating? And if I am, are there any symptoms/downsides/negative effects this can have on me?
You may be masturbating too much if it begins to interfere with your daily routine, school and other activities. The only downside is that your genital area can become irritated … read more
Is it true that masturbating will mess up my menstrual cycle?
No. Masturbating has no affect on your menstrual cycle.