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masturbating?

66 replies

geordieminx · 13/01/2010 23:09

ok, was going to name change but cant be bothered with troll hunt.

Given the number of threads on here re women 'catching' dp/h's at it, do then assume that the majority of women dont do themselves other than during sex?

I have a reasonable sex life(once a week/would like more) but see nothing wrong with a little battery powered help most -nights-- its nice, and more than anything helps me sleep..sleep of the just and all that.

Am i the only one? I was going to ask is this normal, but really i couldnt give a rats arse!
Just wondering what the opinion is when the shoe is on the other foot so to speak?

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humptynumpty · 13/01/2010 23:14

can't really see a problem with it tbh. Sounds pretty normal. Would you rather do it with dh/p? Sometimes just easier to get a little relief than going the full 9 yards imho, doesn't mean i don't want him, just being selfish i suppose!!!

lilacclaire · 13/01/2010 23:16

Nothing wrong with a little battery powered help most nights (and a few afternoons too), thank goodness the schools are back in!

humptynumpty · 13/01/2010 23:16

lilac!

mamazon · 13/01/2010 23:18

I have no problem with wanking. I do it and i dont believe any man that tells me he doesnt.

i think its perfectly normal and indeed, should be encouraged. if you dont know yourself how can you expect your lover to .

I would be concerned if Dp was wanking rather than sleeping with me but as long as i was still getting my daily fix he can knock as many out as he likes

Scourgeofthesteelymoon · 13/01/2010 23:21

Good god if I waited for sex I would be one frustrated lady! having said that I am very laid back about it and don't see it as a massive rejection of me if my dh does it, as humptynumpty said sometimes it is easier (and quicker!) than having to go the whole nine yards

ItsGraceAgain · 14/01/2010 00:37

I've had a passionate relationship with my right hand ever since a French girl called Josette taught me how to do it (no, I'm saving that story for "Mens Monthly" ) at the age of 19.

Shurely wives don't get upset at "catching him" once or twice?? Are there any men who don't masturbate? Some do get addicted to it and can't enjoy real sex ...

And then there are the ones who prefer to do pelvic floor exercises with a gadget up their bum

Anniegetyourgun · 14/01/2010 00:38

Is Wednesday the new Friday?

ItsGraceAgain · 14/01/2010 00:47

It should be.

SolidGoldBloodyJanuaryUrgh · 14/01/2010 01:00

Most people play with themselves sometimes. Some people don't, either because they have never learned how to do it enjoyably, or because they are 'romantic' and believe that only lovingpartnersex is good enough - or indeed they have a low libido and restrict sexual activity to procreative purposes. Nothing wrong with it at all unless one has a partner who is willing and able but one is refusing partnersex and wanking lots and lots instead, this suggests an issue within the partnership that needs addressing.

Ronaldinhio · 14/01/2010 01:03

's a decent hobby

ItsGraceAgain · 14/01/2010 01:05

Ronaldinho - better than knitting?

TheLadyEvenstar · 14/01/2010 01:08

Much better than knitting!!!

Ronaldinhio · 14/01/2010 01:12

cheaper too and it takes less time to have a finished project!

WhereChaosTheoryRules · 14/01/2010 01:14

rofl.

TheLadyEvenstar · 14/01/2010 01:33

and as i can't knit guess what i fill my time with ........

TheButterflyEffect · 14/01/2010 02:12

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BitOfFun · 14/01/2010 02:26

I do it now and again if I can't sleep but I want to during the day, say if I know I'll be knackered later after a bad night. The tragic thing is that I can't even always get there. I am obviously crap in bed . I prefer a quick selfish shag for relaxation purposes really, but sometimes beggars can't be choosers...

Anniegetyourgun · 14/01/2010 08:26

Don't diss knitting. You get a nice jumper to show for it at the end, but you can't say the same for masturbation. You can eat today but you'll still be hungry tomorrow.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 14/01/2010 08:40

Nothing wrong with it at all. I rarely do it because DH and I have a good sex life and if I'm feeling horny I'd rather save it up for a shag later, but if I'm on my own and the mood takes me I have no problem with it.

DH is one of those men who really doesn't wank. I don't really get why but I think it is the lovingpartnersex or just partnersex syndrome. He had some hang ups when we got together (no oral sex for either of us, no anal, no digital attention lol) but I guess I don't care whether he wanks so I never paid attention to it.

DorotheaPlenticlew · 14/01/2010 08:48

Sometimes I do it when I have a few minutes spare and am home alone, just to keep my hand in

Our flat is quite small with ill-fitting doors on most rooms, so I don't tend to bother unless I am on my own.

MakeYerOwnDamnDinner · 14/01/2010 09:28

I'm single.

It's the only bloody sex I get!

geordieminx · 14/01/2010 09:33

I guess its always assumed that its men that do it, and the women who get pissed about it.

I have a higher sex drive than dh, so its just my way of "levelling things out"

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Malificence · 14/01/2010 09:44

Masturbation is lovely, good for your health and the release of endorphins on orgasm are great mood enhancers.
I bet women who regularly masturbate have higher sex drives than those who don't, I know I do.

My hubby doesn't, ( he'd have to put his Iphone down for one thing ) of course he has, especially when he worked away for extended periods but he just doesn't bother now - he hasn't got the energy due to my "demands" .

Mutual masturbation is even better, especially with lube.

AnyFucker · 14/01/2010 12:02

mal, that Iphone, needs to go

could you accidentally drop it down the bog ?

fedup1981 · 14/01/2010 12:19

I agree that masturbation is only a problem if it's consistently the first choice over sex with your partner. I think on both sides it's nice to be a bit selfish now and then and not have to worry about satisfying someone else!

Kat, has your dh gotten over his hangups now? you say you have a good sex life, but unless he has God's Own Penis? it's hard to see how with no oral, no fingers etc?

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