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Hello I am pondering how to masturbate as a girl. I am fifteen years old and I never but wanted to try masturbating. Should I hump my clitoris with my fingers. Do I need to flip over my clitoral hood before touching? Do I need to buy water-based lubricant? If yes, where can I buy it?

Hi Kgal0801! Welcome to the boards!

The truth is we can't really tell you how to masturbate because different things work for different people. Ultimately you'll have to find out what feels good for you with experimentation. It sounds like you already have some ideas so I would say go ahead and try those!

For further exploration, we have some great articles on our website that go more in depth on this topic that I would encourage you to check out. These will give you some ideas of what to try and how to get started.

How Do You Masturbate
Going Solo: The Basics of Masturbation
Take a Self-Love Road Trip: Let Curiosity Guide Your Masturbation
Lube 101: A Slick Little Primer

As for where to buy lube you can find them at any store that has a pharmacy or healthcare section like Target, CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, etc. And there is no age restriction for purchasing lube!

Let us know when you've read through the articles and if you found the information helpful.