Love & Sex

5 leuke feiten over soloseks

Woman in bed laughing in the sun

When it comes to sex, you can never run out of things to talk about. There’s always something new to learn or read. Take solo sex, for example. When was the last time you brushed up on your knowledge of self-pleasure? That’s why we’ve put together five facts that you probably didn’t know.

1. There are such things as masturbation positions

You probably know that there are countless positions for sex with two (or more) people. Why wouldn’t there be any for solo sex? Yes, there are indeed. Check out the best masturbation positions here.

2. You can become numb from vibrators

But you really have to go overboard. If you use a toy for a long time or often in a day, it can happen that your lady parts become less sensitive to (human) touch for a while. If you temporarily pause your vibrator use, the feeling will come back on its own.

3. In the past, you could go to the doctor for an orgasm

Yes, you read that right: around the 19th century, doctors gave massages down below to women. It was believed that an orgasm cured hysteria (loss of self-control) in women. This is also why the first vibrator was invented. Doctors received so many requests that they ended up with sore hands…

4. You can orgasm without touch

Some women can reach a climax without touching themselves or being touched. How do they do that? With magic? Nope, with their mind. By putting yourself in a certain trance using breathing, moaning, and a lot of imagination. Read more about how the mental orgasm works.

5. It can also be together

Surprise! You can also do solo sex together. Huh? Yes, we mean that you and your bed partner masturbate at the same time. It’s a fun variation during foreplay, and you can ‘copy the art’ from each other. That way, you learn something new.

Enough about the facts. Time for action. Here are 10 tips for great solo sex.