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Copyright 2011 Shilo McCabe

I masturbate because my body deserves pleasure. No shame, no fear, no guilt.

One of my best friends bestowed that shower head to me. She was moving out of our building and her new place only had a tub faucet. When she handed it to me, she had this knowing look in her eye, "Here you go. Enjoy." I wasn't sure what she meant, but then I hooked it up. After sliding the discs this way and that, I found it: the perfect pulsating pressure. I texted her, "Best shower ever." And she texted back, "You're welcome, and you owe me."     -Airial

Copyright 2011 Shilo McCabe

I masturbate when I’m bored, tired, cozy, horny, lonely, excited, celebratory, or in need of self-care. I masturbate one, two, three times a day, with my hands or with a vibrator, sometimes on my back, but usually on my belly.

I masturbate because it makes me feel warm, embodied, juicy, alert, calm, self-possessed, and fulfilled. I masturbate to celebrate my body and my sovereignty.

I masturbate and am not ashamed to do so. There are other things I do when I’m alone that are far more embarrassing...              -Allison

Copyright 2011 Shilo McCabe

I masturbate because it helps me work through my sexual shame. Don't get me wrong, it feels great and is, as Woody Allen said, "sex with someone I love," but it is also one of the most culturally charged acts in America. Heck, if a United States Surgeon General can get fired for recommending that masturbation be taught as a form of safer sex, then you know its got some cultural stigma.