Usually, masturbation is done in private, although some people enjoy masturbating with a partner. Guys usually masturbate by touching or stroking the penis. Some guys use their hand. Others will rub against something like a pillow or mattress. Girls usually masturbate by rubbing or stroking the clitoris, a small, sensitive flap of skin located about an inch above the vaginal opening. Some girls also like to insert something into the vagina when they masturbate.

People use their imaginations to find feel-good, fun ways of masturbating. Some people stroke other parts of their bodies, like the anus, breasts, neck, stomach, thighs and testicles. Others like to use lotions and sex toys, like vibrators or dildos. Just steer clear of anything sharp. Ouch. And, make sure that any object you might use is clean. Otherwise, you can get infections.