Posted by Daisy on April 15, 2008 at 15:29:

In sex education, they taught us about the reproductive organs of the human body. As part of the female anatomy section, we learned the names for all the parts of the female genitalia, including the clitoris. What sex education instructors neglected to mention was that this little organ, smaller than the size of a pea on average, houses the highest concentration of nerve endings in the body. Between 8000-9000 pressure sensitive nerve endings reside in the glans and root of the clitoris. That is A LOT of potential sensation. The discussion of masturbation in class was broached but the conversation never progressed very far because people had so many moral restrictions involved in talking about it. This did not allow for us to discuss ways to expand upon what we were already doing and experiencing during masturbation.
In addition, the clitoris's sole function has nothing to do with reproduction. In fact, there are cultures wherein the clitoris is surgically removed from a woman's body, bearing no effect on her ability to reproduce offspring. What they didn't tell us is that this tiny organ holds the key to having a more pleasurable life. The exclusive function of the clitoris is to feel pleasure.

Exploring my body at first, I discovered this good sensation that I felt when I touched my genitals. It was a pleasurable feeling that I enjoyed in private. It was not something that I talked about with my parents or sisters or anyone, but it was a regular part of my life
Later, as I matured, the form of masturbation that I used matured as well. I found masturbation a useful, fun, and safe tool to explore, understand and enjoy my body more. I mainly rubbed on the hood of my clitoris. Touching my genitals felt so pleasurable, and after I had an orgasm I was more relaxed and able to quickly fall asleep.
I learned a new anatomy of the clitoris from the Welcomed Consensus. The clitoris has a higher concentration of nerve endings than any other part of my body and the clitoral hood covers the head of the clitoris. I had never deliberately retracted the hood of my clitoris and stroked directly on the head of it up to that point. It was brand new to me and initially stroking my clitoris directly produced so much sensation I would only do it for short periods of time. I loved adding this on as another way that I would masturbate.
I was first exposed to the Welcomed Consensus DVD's and courses 10 years ago. To this day, I am actively using the information on a daily basis while masturbating and in my relationship with my partner. I am grateful for all of the information and training that they offer for expanding my orgasm and having my relationships improve.

Now, this knowledge of the female anatomy and the sensitivity of the clitoris are an integral part of the strokes I use during masturbation on a daily basis. I pull my hood back and stroke my clitoris directly. The sensation that I feel during masturbation reflects the sensitivity that I have developed from using a variety of pressures and speeds when I am stroking my clitoris.
Sometimes I take myself over the edge but often times I don't. I like the way my body feels.
Masturbation allows me to insert these pleasurable feelings into any part of my day and that affects all different aspects of my life. No one has to know why it feels good to be around me or why good ideas pop out of my mouth, I know.
Masturbation is a core class, but it's also an elective, It's my choice every time to have more pleasure in my life, whether I am in a sexual relationship with another person or not. I feel that masturbation is a great way to take care of my body and that learning ways to have masturbation be a more gratifying experience from beginning to end has added hugely to my enjoyment of life.

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• Re: Female masturbation in my life - Lucia 12:38 4/21/08