Dr Ruth Westheimer Answers Questions About Female Masturbation
Am I Too Young To Masturbate?
I am going to be 13 in May and I recently started my period. A little while before that I started to masturbate. Is that normal? Also, I have been dreaming about having sex and I want to have sex so bad, but I also want to wait. What should I do so I can keep sex off my mind and do you have any other information about other kids like me wanting to have sex at my age? What can I do? Thank you so much Dr. Ruth. I have been all over the web looking for someone to answer my questions about sex.
That masturbation and menstruation should arrive close to each other makes sense because the changes your body are going through affect you mentally, which is why you have the urge to masturbate, and physically, which is why you started your period. In other words, you are becoming an adult, but it doesn't happen all at once so the pieces fall into place one at a time. First, perhaps, your breasts may have started to develop; then you started getting pubic hair and hair under your arms; and the size and shape of your vagina changed, as it went from that of a little girl to that of a woman.
As to the desire for sex, masturbation is one way of curbing that desire. Instead of staying sexually frustrated, if you have an orgasm when you masturbate, that will calm those urges for a while. Remember, you are not yet an adult. Having sex with another individual is very complicated. I don't necessarily mean the actual sex act, but all the emotional side effects that come from being in a relationship. At your age you're better off spending your time studying and hanging out with your friends, of both sexes, rather than becoming part of a couple. So my advice is to have a little patience, and to continue to masturbate to curb your sexual urges.
Is My Daughter Masturbating Too Much?
My 22 year old daughter still lives at home. I have heard her late at night masturbating, and having more orgasms than I ever had in one night. On the serious side my question is, is it normal for young women to masturbate and is there a downside? Also I would like to talk to her about it, But I do not know how to start up the conversation and what to say to her. First of all I feel she is disrespecting her Father and I, by her doing it when we are home. Her Father is always asleep so he has never heard her and I am concerned that if he does he will be angry and will tell her to pack her bags and get out. I want my daughter to understand, that it is not good to masturbate so often to where she can get addicted or ruin her relationship with her boyfriends. As far as I know She has not had sex with a male only phone sex. I appreciate all the advice you give me.
It appears that she is masturbating when she believes that you are both asleep, so it seems to me that she is showing the respect you ask for. I don’t know that I would agree that respect is the right word, but she is certainly not flaunting her masturbation. Assuming that she’s not masturbating so much that she doesn’t have time for work and have a social life, then there’s no problem with masturbating, even if it’s nightly, which from what you say is not the case with your daughter. In my opinion, she is entitled to her privacy in this matter. I know she is living under your roof, but that shouldn’t mean that she has to remain sexually frustrated. If this really bothers you, or if you’re a light sleeper, then I suggest you get some ear plugs and keep them by the side of the bed. I don’t think you should talk to her about this, any more than she should talk to you about your sex life. If she had a boyfriend and they were having sex, that would be a different story, but since all she’s doing is masturbating to relieve her own sexual frustration, in my opinion that is her right.
Did I Miss My Orgasm?
I have never experienced an orgasm and have tried to masturbate towards one [by touching my clitoris using varying degrees of pressure, penetrating myself with my finger and or the bullet] but been unsuccessful. I usually end up frustrated and give up. My boyfriend inquired as to whether I even knew what one feels like, because while engaging in oral sex he says that he felt me spasm. He said he wouldn't call it the big O but that it was progress. He even bought me a bullet that we tried. But even with the bullet I've not reached orgasm. My boyfriend has been extremely supportive but I feel like there is something wrong with me and so I've been avoiding the more intimate aspect of our relationship. I want to work towards reaching orgasm but don't know what else to do. Masturbation, Kegel exercises (150 a day), meditation, relaxation and sex toys don't seem to have the desired effect for me. Can you offer advice or additional methods to try?
Let me start by saying that Kegel exercises are not for helping a woman climax. Your clitoris, as you seem to know, is the seat of a woman’s orgasmic response and having strong vaginal muscles does not come into play with that. It’s good to do them because they can make intercourse more pleasurable, but they won’t help you with your particular problem, and I also think 150 may be a bit more than you need to do in general. Because your boyfriend said he may have felt you having an orgasm and you didn’t, you may be suffering from what is called missed orgasms. Your body is having the physical response but it is not registering in your brain. Do you get any feelings of satisfaction? If your body is telling you that you’re no longer aroused but you didn’t “feel “ the orgasm then you are having missed orgasms. If that is what is happening, you should see a sex therapist. You can get help, but it is better to have professional guidance.Finally, are you under any medical treatment, especially for depression? Certain drugs can have side effects that can cause someone to become anorgasmic (unable to have an orgasm.) If this might be the problem, then you should first consult with your doctor.
Why Do Men Like Watching Women Masturbate?
I would like to know why a lot of men like to see a women turn her self on in front of a man?
Men get turned on seeing anything that they are not supposed to see. In olden times when women were covered from head to toe, they’d get turned on by seeing a woman’s ankle. If a woman’s skirt rides up showing parts of her thigh that would normally be covered, that will turn a man on more than seeing that same thigh in a pair of shorts when the leg is bared on purpose. Watching a woman turn herself on is something that is normally not seen and so many men enjoy seeing that. Men’s voyeuristic nature is why it’s good to keep a little mystery in a relationship. If a woman is always walking around naked in front of her lover, then her naked body will lose some of its allure, similar to the way that men at a nudist camp stop getting erections from seeing naked women. But you’re not supposed to get turned on at a nudist camp, while a woman does want to be able to turn her man on with some regularity. So it’s okay to let him look at some very private activity from time to time, but also be careful to maintain some privacy so that there will always be a curtain for him to want to peer behind.
My Husband Never Wants Sex
My husband and I been married for 7 years, we have two small kids. My problem is he never wants to have sex! But he can pleasure himself! He fine with that. We have not had sex in 3 months and then we will once and it will be another 3 months! I just do not know what to do?
I am not against one half of a couple masturbating if that person requires sex more often than the other, but when masturbation gets substituted for sex, leaving the other partner frustrated, then that is not acceptable. The question that needs to be answered is why he prefers to masturbate to having sex. You might not be able to get that answer from him. He might open up to a therapist, however. If he refuses to see one, then you should go by yourself. This will let him know that you are serious about this issue. The therapist will then be able to help guide you to finding a solution to this problem. It’s possible that the final outcome won’t be a happy one for your marriage, but that might be better than suffering this way for the rest of your life.
How can I Have an Orgasm?
I've been with my boyfriend for about 3 years now and to sadly say, I've never had an orgasm with him. I've never been able to orgasm with a partner before. I use a vibrator when I masturbate, and I've tried to please myself just by using my hand, and it never feels good, it's always is painful. I don't know what to do, and neither does my partner. Do you have any advice?
You are assuming that every woman has an orgasm with their partner when they have intercourse, but that's just not true. In fact, a majority of women cannot have an orgasm through intercourse alone. There are many women who have serious difficulties having an orgasm altogether. You know that you can climax by using a vibrator. So, given all these facts, all you have to do when you make love with your boyfriend is hand him the vibrator and have him give you an orgasm. What's important about love making is that you touch each other, kiss each other and that, if both partners want an orgasm, both partners end up sexually satisfied. Exactly how this happens is of very little importance. So instead of being sad, be a little creative and accept your sex life as one that is satisfying even if it does not meet your concept of ideal sex.
How Do I Get My Husband to Wake Up Sexually?
My problem is, I don't feel that my husband finds me attractive. I am 5'1 weighing 85 pounds which is what I was when we first met. We have two children. I do not have any stretch marks and I take very good care of my body. We just moved to a new state and I really don't have anyone to talk to. I stay home with the children while my husband works many hours. Needless to say, he is tired ALL of the time. When he comes home I'm ready for him to hold me, hug me, kiss me, you get the picture. It seems to be (with kissing) that it is a peck in the morning and a peck when he comes home and then again when we go to sleep. When we dated we had the most passionate kisses that lasted forever it seemed. And the same with sex. Now, I can honestly say he can go for weeks without have sex. And when that happens, when we do have sex it is, lets say less than five minutes. I have recently tried wearing sexy things and lighting candles and so fourth. But how can I get him to look at me more, to give a passionate kiss that one that makes you feel loved, and how can I get him not to be so tired? I've tried it all!
First of all, stop blaming yourself. By telling me that your looks haven’t changed indicates that you’ve thought that you were the one with a problem, but clearly that’s not the case. I also don’t believe that his being tired is the problem. Yes that can be a problem for a night or two, but if he never wants to have sex, then there is something else happening; the question is, what is that something. If in addition to working hard he’s also under a lot of pressure, perhaps afraid that he is going to lose his job for example, that could affect his libido, his desire for sex. So if he’s not just tired, but worried about something, then you have to see what you can do to alleviate those worries. If, for example, he’s having financial difficulties, he might find is more arousing if you agreed to stop spending so much money than if you go out and buy an expensive negligee. It could be that because he’s so busy he’s turned to masturbation instead of having sex with you, since masturbation will take him less time and effort. Or it could be that at least some of the late hours he’s putting in are not work related, but that he’s having an affair. The only way for you to find this out is to talk about it with him. Don’t act angry, but you have to let him know very firmly that you don’t want to live in a sexless marriage. Hopefully you can get him to open up and tell you what is happening. Maybe he’d agree to go for some counseling. You do have to get to the bottom of this situation, and writing to me was a start. Now you have to go a bit further on your own. If necessary, go to see a marital counselor yourself. That professional may be able to help you get to the bottom of what is going on.
My Boyfriend Never Wants Sex!
My boyfriend and I have been together for about 10 months now, but I've noticed over the past few months that he doesn't seem to want sex. He says that it's not me, that he doesn't feel sexually aroused by anyone. He's also told me that he doesn't have an orgasm when he ejaculates. Is that normal? Currently, we have sex a few times a week, but I think he only does it to make me happy. I don't want him to have sex with me out of duty. Is this too much to ask? Or is it him? Should he take some sort of medication or go to therapy? We are dead broke, so if you have any cheap/free alternatives or other suggestions, I would be incredibly grateful.
I wonder if the fact that you are "dead broke" is playing a major role in your boyfriend's behavior. Perhaps the feeling that he can't seem to earn a decent living is reducing his desire for sex. Men inherently expect to be the breadwinners, and most men who lose jobs will find that their desire for sex decreases. They end up feeling less manly because of their inability to put food on the table. I also think your financial situation might be at the root of why your boyfriend doesn't have orgasms. He could be afraid of causing an unintended pregnancy -- another thing you can't afford. Of course, this is just a guess. It could be something else entirely. When patients see me, or any sex therapist, the first thing that needs to be done is to rule out any possible physical causes to a given problem. If your boyfriend has truly never had an orgasm, even from masturbation, that could mean there's a medical condition that is at the root of all this. There are diseases, like diabetes, that can make a man impotent. And some medications decrease a patient's desire for sex. Getting a checkup would be an important first step, and hopefully there are some clinics in your neighborhood that don't charge much.
Where Can I Get An Eroscillator?
I enjoy masturbation. I don't do it as much as I use to, but I still do it. You talk about an Eroscillator? Where can you buy one? When my husband leaves the house and I know he will be gone for a while, I go and get a tape that I have hidden and watch women make love to each other. That's when I masturbate. And I also think about a man giving me oral sex. This turns me on.
I see nothing wrong with masturbating, as long as your husband isn't asking you to have sex and you're turning him down because you've worn yourself out. As to the Eroscillator, it can be purchased at several web sites, including http://www.discountadultshopping.com. Be advised that like most vibrators, it is aimed mostly at women, though I suppose that the sensations could also give a man an orgasm, though that is not it's main purpose.