You ain't got to lie–everybody does it. And if you don't, you totally should! Maybe not as often as I do–but masturbating's important for your health! Orgasms release a large amount of oxytocin, which leads to the release of endorphins (those feel good/pain-killing hormones. They're golden). Plus, it can promote a healthier body image (you start to feel like: Damn. I'm so fuckable).

So think of it as a totally natural act of self-care–because, it is.

However, if you're anything like me, that same old same old gets dull. Sometimes it's way more funner to mix things up a bit. And so, blow up toys! The future! - You heard it here first!

Now, to be clear, I'm not talking about sex-dolls. I mean *actual* blow up toys. Like the kind you'd find at a pool party.

Right now I'm guessing this is you:

But, I know. I know. So let me explain.

Here's my reasoning: Riding on top (when you're making the sexz) is supposed to be really great because you can stimulate your clitoris that way. Right? Well, the same thing goes for grinding on a blow up toy. Just by logic, it should work for penises too.

And, furthermore, since you're by yourself, you don't have to feel self-conscious about how you look, or what kinds of faces/noises you're making, etc. On top of that–no pun intended, unless puns are your thing–it's better than doing it with a pillow, I think (because it's slippery, and easy to slide around on).

Also, sex shops can be a little jarring for some people. Maybe you don't want anyone to see you there. Maybe you're shy about this kind of thing. Even ordering those "discreet" packages from online can be kind of telling–like, what else would be arriving at your door in an unmarked package like that?

Lol, right.

So, anyway with blow up toys, you can literally just go to the dollar store & pick one up, or order one online, & nobody's gonna *know* that it isn't for bringing to the pool, or to be used as a fun party decoration.

And as long as your roommate doesn't walk in on you, it'll be your little secret.

Now personally, I don't care if the toy has a face. Like if it were a dolphin, or a dinosaur. It's fake, lol–who cares? But if this feels like a weird thing to do as it is, my advice would be: get a banana–because it's just the right shape for straddling, and although some of them come this way, you can get one that doesn't have eyes or a mouth.

And additionally, after doing some research–just, uh, for this article. Just for you. I've found out about blow-up toys that are shaped like candy: i.e. fake lollipops, smarties, and tootsie rolls. That could be fun, and cute.

Anyways, it's just an idea to try. Again, I know that for some, this whole thing could sound a little jarring–but remember, masturbating's natural; and, it's important; *and*, you should have fun doing it.

It's one of those things that really shouldn't be taboo. But, is.

Like, nobody's gonna judge you for drinking your beverage out of a coconut, through a fancy straw that lights up when you sip it–because drinking beverages is normal. The extra bells and whistles just make it cool.

Try & think of this the same way.

So, that's all i have to say about that for now.

Take *care* of yourself!

& I'll ttyl8r- Kip