The guide to self-pleasure in front of the mirror

74% of Americans (1) consider masturbation a form of self-care or therapy. Masturbation has many health benefits, and masturbation in front of a mirror (link to an article on benefits) has even more to offer for your mental health and sexuality.

So, if you're curious about solo sex in front of the mirror but are unsure about the how, let us guide you through it with a few simple tips.

Find a comfortable position

Masturbation in front of the mirror can get tricky, depending on where your mirror is located. Sometimes, your favorite masturbation position might be challenging for self-pleasure in front of the mirror, in which case you want to find an alternative.

Consider trying one or all solo sex positions that work great for masturbation in front of the mirror:

Sitting in front of the mirror with legs spread

Laying on your back with legs spread

A pillow under your hips to elevate them while you lay on your back

On your knees

Sitting on the floor with legs spread while leaning back on one hand

Doggy, your butt facing the mirror

Squatting

Standing with one hand braced against the wall for support

Get in the mood

Just as you would seduce your partner or have them seduce you before sex, you want to seduce yourself before your self-pleasures session. Indulge in a bit of self-care beforehand, and make your environment seductive by lighting a candle and putting on a pair of lingerie that makes you feel sexy.

Putting an effort like that will get you into the mood to play with yourself, and the new experience of masturbating in front of a mirror will feel less intimidating.

Play with the mirror

When you sit down in front of the mirror, you can start by simply having fun. Use your reflection to seduce yourself by playing around with your hair and slowly caressing your body. It doesn’t have to be sexual, just something playful.

You might want to focus your attention on how your body reacts. It might be that your cheeks and neck get flushed as the blood flow increases, or you might notice your nipples getting hard.

The important thing for self-pleasure in front of the mirror is to focus on the good feelings and sensations your touch evokes, relax and have fun with your own pleasure without the pressure to perform for your partner or judgment about how you should look.

Start with secondary erogenous zones

If you're not used to seeing your genitals in the mirror up close, you might want to start by touching yourself in other places like the neck, breasts, nipples, and inner thighs to warm up. There are plenty of places on your body that feel good when touched, so take your time exploring all of them.

If you struggle with accepting your body the way it is, it might be a good idea to start by touching the body parts you love. Even if you're not confident with your body, you certainly have a body part you admire, like your legs, neck, or breasts.

As you get more comfortable with your favorite body parts, explore further until you're ready to touch your genitals. And always remember – while each vulva is unique in its shape, size, and color, all are normal and healthy.

Once you’re ready, experiment with different types of stimulation as you masturbate and see how your body changes. Also, you might want to make things even hotter by letting go and making sounds as you masturbate – whimper, gasp and moan as loud as you desire.

As you get more comfortable with your body and genitals in front of the mirror and discover new ways to pleasure yourself, you'll see that self-pleasure in front of the mirror is an excellent way to practice self-love.

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