So how can we continue to take steps towards removing the negative stigmas around masturbation? Education, reflection, and dialogue! Ask yourself questions about your masturbation habits; why do you do it? Are their negative connotations attached to your reasoning, and are you open to addressing them? Are you embracing pleasure or preoccupied with guilt? What do your friends have to say about the topic? While sexuality can be difficult to discuss with other people, it’s worth exploring on your own so you can enjoy this natural gift to its fullest.