Female masturbation is more common than men think and gives much pleasure to females. However, many facts and myths are still unknown regarding female masturbation, and people want to know. We have found 5 things you may not know.

1. Your solo play can be more satisfying than actual sex

A lot of women have said that they rarely find sex with a man as satisfying as masturbation. Well, this is highly understandable although maybe not such an agreeable thing.

But this is mainly due to the fact that men are often so clueless as to what makes a woman really excited.

This reason notwithstanding, women still climax faster when they masturbate. And this myth has been debunked by a study done in 2018 and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

According to the International Society of Sexual Medicine ISSM website, the research found that women who masturbated orgasmed on the average 7 minutes faster than the 15 minutes it takes during a partnered sexual activity.

For the most part, most men really only focus on penetrative sex, thinking that the bigger their penis is, the more satisfaction they can bring to their female counterparts.

Meanwhile, women know that it is actually clitoral stimulation that really gets them off.

When a woman flies solo, she knows her body best and where to stimulate, that is why most women find solo play more satisfying than actual sex with a man.

Maybe you should teach your guy where to touch but if it doesn't work, just go solo.

2. The clitoris is literally the female penis

Years of sex education and porn, most people still don't know that a woman's clitoris is literally the equivalent of a man's penis.

So many people--both women and men, tragically--think they need to be able to figure out where the mythological G-spot is located within the vagina.

They think this is the elusive sweet spot that will make a woman cum, so they try so hard at being good at giving penetrative sex.

In reality, nobody should even work that hard--hey, it's sex, it should be fun! As long as a man knows how to play with a woman's clitoris, she will almost always have an orgasm.

And why not, the clitoris and penis develop from the ambisexual genital tubercle. It’s the infusion of certain hormone that make it either to grow into a penis.

According to a publication on the PubMed Central website, the influence of androgen makes the structure elongate, sharpen and fuse together to become a male reproductive structure.

And now you are clear as to why solo play almost always feels better than a duet with a clueless man.

The clitoris has double the number of nerve endings that of the penis. That's why, ladies and gentlemen.

3. Masturbation helps women sleep better

A solo play has many health benefits, you know. More women need to regularly engage in it and please themselves. One of the many health benefits of masturbation includes a better quality of sleep.

A solo play can often be super satisfying to a woman and the big-O is also more likely to occur.

When a woman reaches orgasm, the body releases a plethora of feel-good hormones that improve her mood and relax the nervous system, and this all leads to sounder sleep.

The body also releases vasopressin during orgasm and this hormone is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure, and at the same time, it helps with countering the production of the stress hormone, cortisol.

That is why the release of vasopressin after having an orgasm helps you to sleep faster. Now you know masturbation is a healthy thing provided you engage in it with a sound mind.

4. Older women still enjoy pleasuring themselves solo

Do you really believe that older women are having less fun than younger women?

Well, okay, maybe most of them are now having less fun than the younger ones, but when they do pleasure themselves, there is a high chance they are having better times.

Sex does get better with age, you know, and older women who are empowered enough in this regard, know better how to pleasure themselves.

Still, one of the factors contributing to this sustained sexual enjoyment, despite the vagrancies menopause bring, is due to the clitoris size.

According to an article in the Guardian publication, the clitoris never stops growing. It can grow by more than twice the size it was during your teen years.

In spite of your advancing age, your clitoris will continue to function well.

From time to time, older women also engage in solo play and now that they know their bodies better, the sexual climax is a surer thing.

It takes longer for older women to get ready for sex, but when they fly solo all worries about making their partner work harder is hardly there, so they do still enjoy solo play from time to time.

By the way, a good lubricant is a valuable friend to have at this point.

5. Women masturbate, too; they just aren’t honest about it

At the end of the day, we all like pleasuring ourselves, no matter what our sexual or gender orientation is.

In fact, many studies and interviews have suggested that most women engage in masturbation, too. Most of the time, women are just not honest about it.

Of course, this depends on the women's culture, religion and other social taboos attached to the idea of pleasuring oneself.

But even the most reserved woman must have done masturbation at least once in their life--it is just something we all suspect, is it not?

And well, there is nothing sinful about enjoying a solo play as it also offers plenty of health benefits.

If it helps at all, women need to know that masturbation--for both men and women--is the safest form of sexual activity. If you look at it from that perspective, it only gets better.

To conclude, female masturbation can provide ladies with a way to embrace their womanhood and explore their bodies for sexuality and pleasure. Knowing these five things can empower them to make decisions for their well-being and hygiene.

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Dealing With Low Libido Problem In Women Is Not Difficult

Libido is the medical term that is used for sexual desire. Many people suffer from low libido problem, which deprives them of active sex life. This problem is commonly found in females than in males. According to the research, a woman who is active in sexual life tends to live a long life. Low libido problems can be treated easily if the cause is found.

Things that lower libido level

Some of the things lower your libido level and it ruins the relationship with your partner. For that, you could blame a number of things such as health problems or your own psyche. The common things that trigger this problem are:

• A birth pill that prevents pregnancy also affects women’s sex life.
• People who are obese lose interest in sex and the fat cells that are present in the body will change the levels of the sex hormones.
• Too much of work tension and tiredness affect your sex life to a great extent.
• Women who have given birth do not show much interest in the sexual activity because of hormonal changes and they may be tired from taking care of the baby.
• Vaginal dryness causes pain during intercourse, which results in low interest in sex.
• Some medications such as painkillers and cancer treatment will interfere with sexual interest.
• Chronic pain such as back pain and headaches also hinders your personal life.
• Unfaithful or cheating partner can affect the other person’s sexual desire.
• Ultimately your unhealthy lifestyle also contributes to this fact.

Sex drive during menopause time

Sex is termed as a physical function, which contributes to your overall wellness. It makes you feel more alive and vital. There are lots of changes in women during their postpartum phases, pre-menopause, and menopause period. During this time women might experience following things such as weight gain, low sexual desire, insomnia, and fatigue. In such circumstances, improving your physique is the first step to increase the libido levels.

During the menopausal time, it is common for women to encounter relationship problems. It is a temporary issue, which can be easily resolved by consulting a specialist.

Tips for increasing the libido levels

If you are suffering from low libido problem, you can look for ways to increase your sex drive. You can consult a sex therapist, who guides you and your partner in a better way. Do not hesitate to talk frankly about the problems with your partner as it solves half of the problem.

If you are stressed due to long working hours, then you must take adequate rest to relax. It gives you peace of mind and helps you to enjoy your sexual life. You must eat a well-balanced diet, which contains vitamins, nutrients, manganese, necessary fatty acids, and zinc. It will be helpful for the production of sex hormones.

You must do physical exercise at least 15 to 30 minutes a day. It will increase the stamina level and improves your blood circulation. You can also try eating some herbs such as ginseng, and licorice, which is good for active sex life. All these factors help in increasing your libido levels.