How are you Celebrating Masturbation Month?
Ok, so maybe every month is Masturbation Month for some of us - but May is the time to celebrate the act of jerkin’ your gherkin and buffin’ your muffin.
Considering that masturbation is probably even older than the world's oldest profession, Masturbation Month is actually a relatively new institution, and it began out of a real need to promote health and self-love. Here's where it all began.
The historical rub on Masturbation Month
Though it's now an international holiday and well celebrated here in Australia, Masturbation Month originally took off in America.
Imagine that it's 1994, and your country is kind of uptight when it comes to its own chicken-choking tendencies. So uptight that its own surgeon general, Dr. Joycelyn Elders, gets fired by President Clinton for suggesting that masturbation be mentioned in sex-ed classes.
As it so happened, a sensible sex toy shop in San Francisco was paying attention, and they didn't like what they were seeing. So in May 1995, Good Vibrations declared the inaugural National Masturbation Month as a way to promote sex positivity, sexual health, and self-love.
"We were astounded," say the folks at Good Vibrations on their website. "It was one of the most sensible things we'd ever heard a government official say - and it cost Elders her job! We started National Masturbation Month - now International Masturbation Month with people celebrating across the globe! - to raise awareness and to highlight the importance of masturbation for nearly everyone: It's safe, it's healthy, it's free, it's pleasurable and it helps people get to know their bodies and their sexual responses."
Stimulation celebrations
Since its inception, Masturbation Month has proved to be a rather satisfying endeavour. Good Vibrations and its cohorts have been using the occasion as a way to promote masturbation as a means to better and safer sex.
In 1999, the Masturbate-a-Thon wanked itself into being: a literal fapping-for-charity event. Participants would self-pleasure to raise money for women's health and HIV charities, as well as to take a whack at all the existing shame and cultural baggage surrounding masturbation. Special recognition has often gone to those who could either raise the most money or, ahem, perform exceptionally well.
This is precisely where the phrase "Come for a Cause" originated, and it quickly spread to other sex-positive toy shops around the world. London held the first "Wank-a-Thon" in Europe in 2006, and Montreal joined the party in 2013.
Clearly this had farther-reaching effects than encouraging highly publicised bouts of exhibitionism. In 2009, the UK joined other European governments in promoting daily masturbation among teenagers as a means to reduce STDs and unwanted pregnancies.
Though most Masturbate-a-Thons involved private acts of self-love, Good Vibrations sexologist Carol Queen recalls a few especially colourful moments from the public events. Of particular note, she told Salon, was one man who jerked off for nine hours and 58 minutes.
"Oh, and the friend of a friend who brought his violin along and played lovely music for the masturbators, sans pants," she told the news source. "Classical music just gives masturbation so much more gravitas! We had opera singers one time, too."
How to observe the holiday
Aside from masturbating with a renewed sense of political and social purpose, what are some other ways we can do justice to this month of self love and self exploration?
- Support your local sex-toy shop - especially if it's got a particularly enlightened stance on sex positivity.
- Search "masturbation" on our sex & relationship blog and check out the articles to take your wanking to the next level.
- Experiment with your own wanking. Try something new! Check out the article by Eva Sless for some luscious options for every day in May..
- Consider participating in a Masturbate-a-Thon. If you can’t find one in your area, consider organising one with a local sex shop, a group of (very close) mates, or just you and your partner!
How will you celebrate Masturbation Month?
68 comments
1Sexyness
More than a month agoIm up for camming while i masturbate for you all women welcome to share dm me please
Replyrobbeke
More than a month agoLiever een natte moos om mijn stijve pik.
ReplyDames kunnen mij knipogen voor contact.
nudistsex
More than a month agoEvery day is masturbation day, so I celebrate masturbation year. Love to masturbate on cam with others aswell
ReplyWifeGiftWrapped
More than a month agoI'm treating Masturbation Month the same way I do my Birthday Month - with a lot of lovely self-indulgence, bubble baths and my naughtiest thoughts enjoyed solo every other day or so hehe!
Replystr837oz
More than a month agoDefinitely celebrate it by just doing it again!
ReplyBeen doing it since I was 6 or 7 just humpin the bed! Its something that just cums naturally to us all.
If it was harmful I'd certainly wouldve found out by now!
Fun n safe, alone or with friends!
FunNFriendship2
More than a month agoI’m happy to wank in May but I won’t wank alone
ReplyAny female or male keen to cam for the month of May pleases let me know
Zamboon
More than a month agoIm at the dicey age considering prostates - my doctor has long prescribed me to masturbate at least weekly ... First time Ive ever been ahead of my health plan ;)
ReplyFunNFriendship2
More than a month agoAny one keen to join me for the month of masturbation?
ReplyTogether we can have with each other or simply watch and enjoy each other climaxing
Creampiesforyou
More than a month agoMasturbation is independently free fun if you’re single and wanting to avoid people who can be a complete pain in the arse. Keeps you free of further diseases. Other than that it’s waiting for death. I think cancer is quicker than thinking life is good by wanking.
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ReplyAMM.Editor
More than a month agoActually it has really positive health benefits especially for men and who doesn't love a good orgasm regardless of the source.
Creampiesforyou
More than a month agoHey and thanks for replying. I agree totally. Some people get funny about stuff which is ok. Consent rules and fuck anyone who tries to tempt or psychologically bully anyone into anything they don’t want do. I have herpes so that’s part of consent. Play honestly or fuck off.
MissThatTouch.
More than a month agoAll this rainy weather..stuck indoors on this long weekend - perfect conditions to kick this Month off! haha :))
ReplyBill303
More than a month agoI toss off every day feels so good,nothing like getting a shot away happy masturbation month cheers.
ReplySingleDadLife
More than a month agoevery month is Masturbation Month. Haven't been laid in 8 months, hahaha
Replyqick-e
More than a month agoi love wanking while having my balls sucked and my ass fingered , love it in May and every month lol
Reply62banjo
More than a month agoNothing wrong with haveing a tug with a broken foot can't go anywhere so got to have some fun
ReplyCopperTop111
More than a month agoSince my prostate removal..its all I got...:(
Replynqsensualgent
More than a month agoI love it but cannot wait a year for the next climax!
Replyzoomzoom29
More than a month agoMrs Palmer and her five Daughters.
ReplyMr.Happy.Bi
More than a month agoMasturbation has been a constant companion of mine through out my life. I have regular sex every couple of days but I masturbate at least twice a day every day of the year. I love solo sex with its associated fantasies and convenience.
ReplyMamamia860
More than a month agoEvery month is masturbation month for me... lol
Replyfriskypuz
More than a month agoIt's also naked gardening day, on the fourth,,
But any day is fun for rubbing one out, even more fun, being watched, and then be joined by the watcher
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Reply1Sexyness
More than a month agoId love to share and cam our masturbation together
cowgaluvoldrmen
More than a month agoLmao
ReplyPersonally it’s better than dealing with the bs sometimes !
At least a owner operator I will be satisfied!
Fishnlove
More than a month agoBloody hell. Didn’t know there were so many wankers out there.
ReplyOceananearth
More than a month agoMasturbation month sounds like it could be a bit of a handful... Bahaha :)
Replyjungle96
More than a month agoyes I do it at least 4 times a week
ReplyCumwithmeanyway
More than a month agoi masturbate most days love to be watched too
ReplyZamboon
More than a month agoIt literally clears the pipes and frees my brain for a while - not only that my doctor encourages me to masturbate or orgasm through sex twice a week at least for health reasons ( prostate) .
ReplyI am amazed at how women enjoy watching me wank (not in the chat room ) - often they say “ that’s fascinating, I’m so glad you showed me and now I’m really turned on” which is music to my ears ;)
Cactus874
More than a month agoFor me everyday is a masturbating day.
ReplyDecommissioned
More than a month agoMay is my birth month, at last I can acknowledge I am a legitimate wanker, tosser and have a serious polished penis by midnight May 31st and over many many years.
ReplyI am sure Leolady will agree, and thank you for the witty ditty, certainly applicable in Wales, not so in the New South downunder version, complete some rain dances before heading indoors please!
BruceWallis2
More than a month agoWe have a month for it now?
Its the safest sex going around, and involves no snuggling or sharing of the bed afterwards and I've never been knocked back having a wank so great for self esteem.
Its saved many of us over the years from a wrong decision of going back having sex with an X, or someone we shouldn't have be it married or other, and then when those drops have left our body, you get that thank Fuck euphoria of making a right decision.
It's not as good as the real deal, although for close 2nds it fills the void.
You just need to be mindful of protecting that right hand because I know myself my left hand falls well behind my right hand for delivery.
The left hand can be the worse GF you could ever have as you struggle through to cumming,lol.
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoUnless you are left handed that is . . .
Either way if you use the same hand you end up with one larger arm from all that daily exercise.
Haha
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More than a month agoWhich is why guys find that Quagmire sketch from Family Guy on internet porn so funny, as we can relate,lol.
LisaJohn4u
More than a month agoWhen I first kicked off masturbating it was around 1968. I enjoyed the new found activity so much that I founded Masturbation Day. I don't think I could have waited for the month of May to come around.
ReplyFunNFriendship2
More than a month agoLove a good wank
ReplySuperStrong
More than a month agoMmmm iv been toying myself daily. Wish it was masuturbation month every month!!
ReplyLeolady727
More than a month agoIN traditional English folklore, May is something a bit different. There's a little ditty that goes:
"First of May, First of May
Outdoor fucking starts today
But, as usual, it does rain
So we fucks off indoors again" :-)
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoWhat a rich source of cultural insighs you are. Just wonderful!
Snowe7
More than a month agoEvery mon... er day... is masturbation day.
Replyshemalesex
More than a month agoMasturbation all the way between good sexual intimacy fun, keeps you ready to perform well for your next sexual adventure. Enjoy the pleasures of orgasmic stimulation with self and sexual fun. Enjoy all
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoThats right. Its fun and keeps muscles, bloodflow and lovely feelgood hormones going. In good wirking order till we get to share.
sixnine181
More than a month agoGetting tired of being totally rejected, my hand keeps going to sleep on me .
Replycloset.cowboy
More than a month agoI have bought a latex simulated pussy. Very tight and when lubed up gives the best masturbation orgasm I have ever had.
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoThat's sad :-(
Lexecutie
More than a month agoSad but true, pocket pussies are insanely stimulating, such an intense climax that no hand or orifice could possibly match the uniform grasp of the latex love tunnel....but that's not really any different to the results girls get from their mock-cock dildos, sad as that is and all ;)
triXXXi66
More than a month agoi dont think its sad at all......what is sad is that someone felt to comment on your obvious pleasure and denigrate it...not much fun Leolady. if it feels good to you and is a pleasurable release then i say go for it cowboy.
1Sexyness
More than a month agoLike to watch each other masturbate?
Qlder1966
More than a month agoI far prefer doing it with a partner and especially with her watching!
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoLove watching a man masturbate
maximusperth
More than a month agoI love that you love to watch
1Sexyness
More than a month agoBbw mature, im up for it! Pleaae dm me and we can get on cam to watch each other masturbate
partnerpal
More than a month agoIt is still not discussed by most people, find it quite strange because it is what everyone does. If you feel the urge just do it, spread the love around but just make sure you clean up afterwards....can't have the friends turn up and see cum all over the place hahaha
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ReplyLexecutie
More than a month ago"There was a ghost....it's ectoplasm... "
lithium17
More than a month agoI will be edging my way through May.
Replyhalfdutch34
More than a month agoI'm celebrating by just masturbating every day
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ReplyAccount Closed
More than a month agoIf u need a HAND let me know
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More than a month agoUnless you know this lady, that's an INCREDIBLY creepy remark :-(
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More than a month agoGood girl lol we all do as well
sexi.gentleman
More than a month agoLol!
ReplyEarthyCouple
More than a month agoI masturbate to orgasm pretty much every day, rare occasions up to 5 orgasms a day and I have a question for others who masturbate regularly and are very orgasmic:
Do you find it difficult to share your masturbation routine/technique with another person?
Does it take you longer to get into the zone/cum if someone is watching?
Does it get easier with practise?
Feel free to pm me if you can.
Cheers and thanks in advance. :D
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Replydonkeykong2011
More than a month agoHi earthycouple, I have been masturbating ever since I discovered I had a penis. I love doing it solo and also with a partner. I get on webcam and enjoy sharing my wank sessions with anyone who wants to watch, it excites me and feeds my exhibition. I have mastered edging and have lasted up to 9hrs before cumming. Practice helps and lets me get better daily.
1Sexyness
More than a month agoWow 9hrs straight is your hand and cock a machine lasting 9hrs hard to believe
sexysydcouple19
More than a month agoHubby and I enjoy masturbating in front of each other whilst rimming each other. I fantasise over watching hubby masturbate and cumming in another girls mouth then insisting she swallows hubby's load. I also love masturbating whilst thinking of the idea of cum swapping with another girl and ass to mouth action. Keen to get interested mature minded girls opinion on my fantasies
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Replymaximusperth
More than a month agoThat’s hot!
1nudemasseur
More than a month agoSo to speak I'm ripping the ears off it lol any one wana join along
Replydav6191
More than a month agoThe wife and I have been having awesome fun mutual masturbation is so erotic and such fun
ReplyBananaB01
More than a month agoI'll be celebrating with an apple martini and a whole bottle of lubricant haha.
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