It’s common to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start when it comes to masturbation. Sometimes it’s not clear what goes where or which setting is best. It’s OK if things feel a little awkward. Masturbating isn’t always instinctual. You have to learn what your body likes and that will require time, patience and willingness to explore.
If you purchased a new sex toy recently and are not sure how to masturbate or start your solo play, we’ve got some tips for you below.
Charge your sex toy.
Nothing is worse than a dead battery mid-session. If your sex toy is battery-operated, make sure you use brand-new batteries. If it’s USB rechargeable—like LELO’s NEA 2 Personal Massager—be sure it’s fully charged before starting. We recommend getting into the habit of charging your sex toy right after play time. The more frequently you charge it, the longer it will last overtime.
Schedule time to get to know your sex toy.
Carve time out of your week for a solo date night. This will allow you to have something to look forward to and will motivate you to experience more self-pleasure. During this time, familiarize yourself with your sex toy—learn what it’s designed to do. For example, there are sex toys that target external stimulation, like the clitoris or penis, and internal stimulation, like the G-spot or prostate. Once you know what area you’re most curious to explore, use your sex toy’s instruction manual as a guide while you play with the settings. We suggest trying different settings on your inner forearm to discover the ones you like and don’t like before you start your masturbation sesh.
Find your happy place, literally.
Create the ambiance you feel most comfortable in. Whether that’s in the bathtub or your bedroom or with lights off and candles on. Incorporate whatever makes you feel good into your solo play. Your body and state of mind are priorities when it comes to masturbation, so do all the things to make them feel calm and relaxed.
Add something extra.
Incorporating products like an arousal oil or a personal lubricant are a great way to increase sex drive and enhance your pleasure. Our Bloomi Arousal Oil has botanical aphrodisiacs like damiana and wolfberry that help arouse the body and support stamina. For a personal lube, the Bloomi team prefers Coconu’s Water-Based Lubricant because of its clean ingredients and amazing performance.
Tip: Apply lubricant both on your intimate areas and on the sex toy you’ll be using to stimulate. If you’re planning to use your sex toy internally, insert it before you turn on the vibration settings. Inserting while the sex toy is vibrating can feel slightly uncomfortable if your body is not fully aroused or relaxed.
Clean up.
The best way to clean your sex toy is with soap and warm water. There are sex toy cleansers on the market, but you don’t need them. Antibacterial hand soap and warm water are fine. Pro-tip: Take your sex toy with you into the shower. Not only will this motivate you to masturbate, but it will also make it easy to rinse off once you’re finished. This will save you time and money, while making shower time the best part of your day. 😉
