May Is National Masturbation Month (For Everyone, Not Just You)

It was 21 years ago this month that a group of scrappy political sex shops banded together to celebrate May as a National Masturbation Month.  They had a logo, a mission, and even a feature event: the Masturbate-a-Thon.  

When I think back to the masturbator I was 21 years ago, and the one I am today, I think about what's changed and what has stayed the same.  I wonder, if I could send a message to me 21 years ago, what advice would I give myself?  

For all our talk about how desire can wane in long term sexual relationships, does it in the longest sexual relationship we’ll ever have, the one with ourselves?  

These are just some of the fascinating (or mind-numbingly boring…) questions I’ll be asking myself this month.  For you, I’ll highlight some of my favorite articles new and old about the love that speaks it’s name only to get laughed at routinely   ~  Cory

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us May Is National Masturbation Month (For Everyone, Not Just You) It was 21 years ago this month that a group of scrappy political sex shops banded together to celebrate May as a National Masturbation Month.  They had a logo, a mission, and even a feature event: the Masturbate-a-Thon.   When I think back to the masturbator I was 21 years ago, and the one I am today, I think about what's changed and what has stayed the same.  I wonder, if I could send a message to me 21 years ago, what advice would I give myself?   For all our talk about how desire can wane in long term sexual relationships, does it in the longest sexual relationship we’ll ever have, the one with ourselves?   These are just some of the fascinating (or mind-numbingly boring…) questions I’ll be asking myself this month.  For you, I’ll highlight some of my favorite articles new and old about the love that speaks it’s name only to get laughed at routinely   ~  Cory Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Come for a Cause - The History of National Masturbation Month   A look back at the history of National Masturbation Month, and one good reason why you should celebrate today.   READ NOW Five Questions About the Masturbate-a-Thon   There was no fundraiser like it.  At one point it took place simultaneously in half a dozen cities across the US and Canada.  It may not be what it once was, but masturbation history buffs won't want to miss this interview with Carol Queen and Robert Morgan Lawrence from the Center for Sex & Culture, two people who made this event happen more times, in more ways, than anyone.   READ NOW Masturbation Techniques   Beginner or advanced, alone or with a partner, with props or without, a series of masturbation techniques that is sure to offer at least one thing new for you to try this month. READ NOW So You Think You Know Yourself?   Could there be any better test of self-knowledge than a quiz about the sex that only you know you’ve had? READ NOW Featured Articles • May Is National Masturbation Month • What You Didn't Know about Caroline Kennedy and Edward Schlossberg's Marriage • Are Your Friend's Facebook Posts Bugging You? Here's What to Do • All You Wanted to Know about Paul and Julia Child's Marriage • Not-So-Obvious Reasons an Affair is Disappointing • Do You Have An "Insecure Attachment Style?" There's Still Hope! • How Is Warren Buffet and Astrid Menks' Marriage Unusual? • Gifts Your Mom Will Love Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.