Set a timer for 20 minutes. The rule is simple: You are not allowed to touch your genitals directly for the first 15 minutes.

Professor Holli Thometz

Masturbation 201: Going Beyond the Basics with Professor Holli Thometz

This is not about shame, guilt, or the “quick fix.” This is about intentionality. This is about using self-touch as a tool for pelvic floor rehabilitation, stress regulation, and deepening your capacity for pleasure—both alone and with a partner.