Selflove Is Bae

THERE’S PAMPERING, AND THEN THERE’S PAMPERING. FOLLOW OUR NEXT-LEVEL MASTURBATION GUIDE TO INDULGE IN SOME INDEPENDENT GRATIFICATION

- Julie Vadnal

Do us a favour, and give yourself the finger… or fingers. Some 85 per cent of women ages 18 to 34 already pleasure themselves, and 35 per cent of those do so several times a week, according to a 2017 Skyn Condoms millennial sex survey. And why not? Masturbating is a healthy (and, hi, orgasmic) part of your self care regimen that comes with a ton of does-a-body-good perks. For starters, it reduces your stress levels and elevates your mood, says sex therapist Kat Van Kirk. It also encourages more positive feelings towards yourself and your body. Before rubbing one out tonight, take these mood-setting steps.

SCOPE OUT A SPOT

Roomies aren’t home? Excellent. Lock your bedroom door (just in case!) and cover up any family photos. Witnesses, even inanimate ones, can take you out of the moment, says Van Kirk.

SET UP AN O ZONE

Pour some vino, light candles, or cue up some sultry tunes. Make up a Spotify or iTunes playlist in advance, hit play and gird your loins with the sultry sounds of Frank Ocean.

GET A LITTLE NAUGHTY