I have been masturbating for about a year now, and I think it's great. I often think about my girlfriend masturbating when I'm going at it, rather than having sex with her.

Question of the Week

Do you find yourself masturbating more often during some seasons than others? Why?
Answer this question | Suggest a question

I have been masturbating for about a year now, and I think it's great. I often think about my girlfriend masturbating when I'm going at it, rather than having sex with her.

I know she masturbates, too, and I was wondering if it would be considered weird or wrong to masturbate together. I don't think I'm ready to have intercourse yet, but beating off with her sure sounds like fun! Do other people do this?
- age 14, Oregon

Congratulations for deciding you aren't yet ready for sex – for kids your age, that's what masturbation is all about. It's actually quite common for boyfriends and girlfriends to masturbate together. It's a way for the two of you to explore your sexuality without actually taking the plunge (so to speak) with intercourse. Ask her – she might be into the idea.