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How self-pleasure can enhance your life

How self-pleasure can enhance your life

“Self-pleasure” can mean all sorts of activities on the pleasure spectrum, but today we’re turning our attention to solo sex.

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Dr. Kate Balestrieri
Apr 18, 2023
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Last week, I introduced the idea of “pleasure equity,” which dictates that everyone is entitled to pleasure and that each person is responsible for his or her own pleasure. One way to explore what brings you pleasure is solo sex (aka masturbation) and other self-pleasure practices. 

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The importance of solo sex 

Though “self…

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