A little JackinWorld grammar lesson, simply because I can't help myself: One of the most common gramatical errors in English is saying "laying down" instead of "lying down." You can lay something down, such as a pencil or a piece of paper – but if it's just you, you lie down. (Although it is correct to say "Now I lay me down to sleep," the presence of the word "me" making all the difference.) So, everyone repeat after me: "My favorite masturbation position is lying down." I knew you could do it!]
I like to masturbate sitting in a comfy chair. I feel more comfortable in this position, so I get better orgasms. Trying whilst lying on my back is too uncomfortable for my liking
- age 17, United Kingdom
I like to lie on my bed or on the sofa because it's very comfortable. What excites me more is that this way I can watch myself and watch the sperm jumping out of my penis.
- age 14, Brazil
Lying on my stomach, because it simulates sex.
- age 19, Canada
I like to lie on my back because my favorite sexual position is to lie on my back while my girlfriend straddles me. Masturbating in the same position helps to make the fantasy more real.
- age 19, Georgia
I actually have two. The first is the traditional one, lying on my back with my legs spread. This is comfortable and gives me easy access to my clitoris and vagina, especially if I'm using my vibrator or dildo. The other is on my knees, straddling a pillow. I place a vibrator on the pillow, which frees up both my hands to caress my breasts.
- age 38, California (female)
On my back, holding the sheets away from my penis – it's quick and convenient. I like to push down on the bed with my legs and back to intensify the feelings I get.
- age 18, United Kingdom
I like to do it on all fours in bed, like I'm humping. Most of the time, though, I'm just on my back with my knees bent and my butt way up in the air.
- age 15, Texas
Although I use quite a few variations depending on my mood, my favorite would be lying on my back, legs spread wide, knees bent, left hand fondling my scrotum while my right hand slowly works up and down my penis. Going slowly and thrusting my penis into my lubed hand makes it easier for me to prolong the sensations for a mind-blowing orgasm.
- age 35, Ohio
I like to lie under my bedcovers, straight out, and hug my pillow. Then I rub my penis on some paper or a magazine until I shoot onto the paper (hopefully missing the sheet).
- age 15, South Carolina
Sitting on a chair in front of the computer. I can look down on my penis from above, plus I can really tense up those muscles for one monster orgasm!
- age 17, United Kingdom
Naked, on my back with my legs as wide as possible. I seem to climax more intensely that way.
- age 15, Australia (female)
Although I like to vary my position and technique, I'd say my favorite is simply lying on my back. This is more out of convenience than anything else, since I believe hand technique has more of an effect on pleasure than does body position. Lying on my back is comfortable and makes cleanup easy. Occasionally, while standing, I place my overturned fist knuckle-side down onto a flat surface and thrust through it, but before I ejaculate I usually return to lying on my back.
- age 32, California
Standing, because I think I got used to it in the shower. I believe it is less messy when you are standing because you can ejaculate away from yourself.
- age 18, Wisconsin
Penis in hand, woman in magazine.
- age 16, Michigan
I like trying every position I can get my body to bend into. It's a change from just lying on my back in bed. Every position seems to have its own feeling, even if it's just a slight change in the way it feels. Try them all, guys! You don't know what you may be missing!
- age 31, Vermont
I lie on my back because it's just how I started to masturbate, and it's easier to cover up what you were doing if you get caught.
- age 16, Missouri
I like to lie back against something with my legs spread out far. I can see myself masturbating, and it's easy to feel my scrotum with my left hand. It feels like being vulnerable, so open like that. I don't get to do it that way much, and I love it when I'm alone enough to do it.
- age 15, Texas
I like to stand in the sun, if possible. It just feels nice.
- age 36, California
My favorite position is on my stomach because it simulates the real thing, and the orgasm is by far superior to anything you could do by sitting up and using your hands.
- age 19, Massachusetts
I like to either lie down on my side because it's comfortable, or sometimes sit up. Sitting works well because I can look at pictures on the computer. I don't know what's so comfortable about lying down, but that's my best position.
- age 17, California
On my knees. It's very pleasurable to use a paddle-style vibrator on the top of my penis while pressing down on a pillow that's between my legs .
- age 33, California
I live in a college dorm and sleep on the top bunk. I like to be on my back with my feet up on the ceiling. For some reason this feels great as I stroke, and when I ejaculate it shoots all over my chest, and sometimes onto my face. Those of you living in dorms on the top bunk should try it sometime.
- age 18, California
My favorite position is reclining with my legs spread. That way I can caress my scrotum, reach around my leg for my sack, and get a good view of it all. Also, I like to lie on my back in the woods when it's sunny.
- age 17, Kentucky
If I had to pick an absolute favorite, I'd have to go with being on my knees (typically while in the shower). It gives me a stable base to lean back on, and tilting my head back (eyes closed) as I climax can *really* intensify things. It gives the phrase "head rush" a whole new meaning.
- age 21, Indiana
My favorite position is definitely squatting while in the shower. I just love to get all soapy and go at it!
- age 16, Illinois
It's changed over time. When I first started, I would lie on my back. Then I got more ingenious – I did it kneeling, for a while. That way I could play with my testicles and anus. Now I usually do it sitting up in a chair. I guess it is the Net's fault for that style. But any position is good.
- age 27, Georgia
When I'm in the shower I stand up and wedge myself into the back corner of the stall. Then I put my leg up on the soap dish so I can get to everything I need to get to. That way, I can either use my hand, or I can spray the water on me. Also, it goes along with my fantasy of having sex in the shower.
- age 14, North Carolina (female)
Our fave position? Together!
- ages 18 (female) and 22 (male), New Jersey
Lying down, I feel more comfortable and I can play with my testicles and penis with leisure. I've tried all positions but the best so far is lying down on my back. I tried masturbating standing up outside in my garden; it was awesome, but it took me half an hour to climax. When I was a teenager, though, I had no favorite position. I did it while sitting, standing, hiding in the closet, with my hand inside my pocket while listening to my high school teacher's lecture at school, and all kinds of daring stuff. Then as I grew older, I found masturbation to be a very special activity that requires a special time, place, and position.
- age 28, New Mexico
Sitting in a reclining chair with my feet spread apart. This position provides optimal coverage of my penis while relieving tension in the genitals.
- age 14, New Mexico
Standing up in two different situations: Standing in front of a mirror and watching myself, and also in the shower. I like to bring myself to orgasm and let the hot pulsating shower run on my penis as I'm ejaculating – an incredible experience.
- age 32, New York
On my back. I once tried to masturbate standing up in the shower, but my orgasm was so strong I fell. To avoid further injuries I decided to masturbate on my back from then on.
- age 18, Minnesota
Lying on my back with my knees up and legs open. This way I can use my right hand on my clitoris and the other hand if I choose to use a tool. This is the most comfortable and easiest way to masturbate, and I can do it whenever I'm in bed, which is the best.
- age 17, Australia (female)
On my stomach, thrusting between two pillows – very realistic.
- age 20, Ohio
The only way I can masturbate to orgasm is if I lie flat on my back, with my knees bent. I guess it's because I can tighten and relax my thigh muscles, which increases the sensation of orgasm.
- age 15, Alabama
Whenever possible I like to masturbate lying on my back with my feet and hips elevated. When I climax in that position, the rush is more intense.
- age 38, Wisconsin
I always do it when I'm lying on my back. Then I have access to my penis. I don't know how I could masturbate while lying on my belly (I tried). I have done it while standing up but I only do that when I have to do it outside my bed.
- age 18, Belgium
Sitting on the floor in the shower. I love to masturbate with water all over me!
- age 28, Brazil
With my back to the door.
- age 15, Washington
My favorite would have to be lying on my back stretched out on my bed. It's the most comfortable, and it's how I've been doing it since I learned that great secret of masturbation.
- age 15, Maine (female)
Standing above the toilet. It's simple and easy, with no need to clean up – I mean, just flush the toilet. Voila!
- age 20, Sweden
Definitely the tried-and-true back position. I thrust my abdomen up when the climax comes. In this position I can move my arm the fastest.
- age 18, Oregon
It's gotta be on my back. First, it's the most relaxed position I can achieve. Second, when my body is flat and my penis is pointing straight out, I get to stroke its full length. The only drawback is it's a little more challenging to direct where the semen goes. I usually drape a small hand towel over my penis before I ejaculate (so it doesn't shoot all over me).
- age 20, Texas
Face down, humping the bed using the "Turban" technique from JackinExpert Collection. This provides the most intense orgasms and simulates intercourse well.
- age 17, Washington
I prefer lying down on my back, naked, which lets me concentrate on the sensations in comfort while having access to all of my body. If I want to watch, I prop myself up with pillows; otherwise I just lie back with my eyes closed. As I start to get closer to orgasm, I may bring my legs up into a position like sitting cross-legged, which seems to make the building feelings in my pelvic area more intense. Sitting in a straight-back chair with legs spread is a second-favorite position, nice for novelty. I sometimes wrap my legs around the chair legs, which accomplishes somewhat the same thing as the cross-legged position.
- age 44, Canada
I like to sit on the toilet with my legs spread out, using the backhand grip. That's my fave.
- age 14, Colorado
Definitely on my back. I'm fairly convulsive when I ejaculate, so orgasming and standing at the same time presents balance problems of balance! On my back I don't have to worry about that. I can relax and let the orgasm have its way with me. It can be awesome.
- age 35, Washington
My favorite position is the headstand. You just turn upside down and lean against a wall and masturbate, and when you ejaculate, it shoots all over your chest and face.
- age 16, Atlanta
I like masturbating while lying on my back. I try to see how far I can shoot. The farthest I've shot is up to my neck, near my collar bone! Also, I've tried to see if I could get my penis into my mouth, just to see if I can do it, but to no avail.
- age 24, Oklahoma
On my back with my pants down to my feet, my shirt off, and rubbing myself while doing it.
- age 16, Ohio
I like to lie on my back, slightly inclined, almost sitting, usually in bed. It allows for the best angle for my arm, and lets me relax. I tried once or twice to lie on my stomach and hump my hand, but I found it uncomfortable and difficult to refresh lubrication.
- age 18, Argentina
I prefer reclining in a chair. That way I can see what's going on better and the position lets my hands go where they need to without any undue stretching. Plus, it lets my testicles hang over the edge, which is a nice feeling.
- age 24, Washington
I like to take off my boxers and lie flat on my back with my legs spread apart, so I can feel a little pull in my groin area. It feels great once I climax.
- age 14, Canada
I always masturbate while sitting on the can. It makes for easy cleanup.
- age 15, Georgia
Standing and leaning my back against the shower wall, I can enjoy the feel of the warm water running over my body. I can even watch myself in the mirror if I want to. I used to always masturbate in my bed, since I always wake up with my friendly "morning missile." But then I found the shower to be more private and cleanup so convenient. The only downside is that after years of this routine, the minute my penis feels warm water run over it, its conditioned response is to jump up and want to play! This can be quite a mind-over-matter struggle when I shower at the gym – "Whoa! Down boy, DOWN!"
- age 37, New York
Once in a while I do it standing in the shower. Here is a tip: In the shower, right before you ejaculate, stand on your tip-toes and tighten your butt muscles. It's great.
- age 17, Indiana
I like to lie on my back so I can see my hand as I stroke my penis. Also, I can quickly run my finger through the first spurt of semen and get some in my mouth before I lose interest in eating it. If I wait until I am done ejaculating I don't want to eat any – but if I can get a little in my mouth, I don't mind finishing the rest of it.
- age 31, California
I lube my hand up well. I then roll onto my stomach with my arms underneath me. I keep my rear end in the air, and I place my left hand in the position a vagina would be. I only use the left hand. I then slide my penis into my hand and hump away. This uses a lot of different muscles in your arms and butt, and it feels a lot like real sex.
- age 18, New York
I like to masturbate while in the shower and I have a sequence of positions I go into. First, I lie down in the tub and masturbate to an erection. Then I raise up my legs and bend my knees to make a "V" shape slightly less than perpendicular to the tub. Then I continue masturbating to stimulate myself. Then I stretch out my legs again – this time on the top edges of the tub, either crossed together or spread out. Sometimes I ejaculate before I get to this stage, so I guess my favorite body position is the "V" with my legs up. This is because it opens up the area in front of my anus and is just very comfortable.
- age 16, North Carolina
My favorite body position would have to be lying back on a soft surface with my knees up and my boyfriend's fingers in me.
- age 17, New Jersey (female)
I have tried many, many positions and always end up on my back. I have tried it standing up, sitting in a chair, squatting, sitting on the floor, lying face down (difficult), sitting on the toilet, standing on my toes, standing on my head (believe it or not), lying on my side, while driving, while someone else was driving with my head sticking out of the sunroof, hanging from my knees, on roller blades, while swimming, and so on. I always end up going back to the traditional "on my back" style, though. I don't know why. It's not any more enjoyable than any of the others I've tried, and in some cases less. I guess it's just more convenient and less messy that way.
- age 20, New York