In large parts of society, masturbation is still seen as 'disgusting', 'gross' and 'dirty'.  Masturbation, however, is a natural and healthy thing for all genders and sexual orientations to do. Just because you have a vagina, doesn't mean that you shouldn't masturbate! We all have sexual needs and enjoy sexual pleasure.

Here are some tips on how to feel less embarrassed about masturbation:

1. Ask yourself why you feel embarrassed. Who told you to be embarrassed by this and why? 
2. Be critical about why you were taught to believe that female masturbation is bad. Why is this bad for women but okay for men?
3. Talk about masturbation with your female friends or friends with vaginas. 
4. Remember that masturbation is a form of self-love and self-care.

Guide to successful masturbation:

Women and people with vaginas can reach an orgasm by stimulating their 'g-spot', clitoris, vaginal wall, urethra, cervia and labia. So, the golden question, where is the clitoris? If you're going to masturbate then you kind of need to know where this is. The clitoris is a small central point at the top of the vulva, shaped like a pearl where the two inner lips meet. It may look simple, but it's actually a very cool and complex structure! Whenever you're having an orgasm that is from the vaginal wall or G-spot it's actually stimulating part of the clitoris. In addition, some people can get an orgasm by stimulating their breasts, and anus, or by not even touching themselves at all. The best way to learn to reach an orgasm is to firstly, locate and understand the different parts of your body.

Tips for masturbation:

1. Get in the mood. Make sure that you're comfortable. Try turning the lights low or down and maybe playing some relaxing music. 
2. Fantasize - let your mind wander. Think about something or someone that turns you on and imagine different scenarios/situations that really get you going! 
3. Use lube! This will make for a much smoother and pleasurable session. 
4. Take your time. Play around a bit and discover what suits your body the most. 
5. If you want a clitorial orgasm try massaging the fleshy area and the inner lips of your vulva. 
6. Stroke the clitoris through the hood. 
7. Increase the massage speed. 
8. Massage your vaginal opening and insert a finger(s) or toys. Firstly, make sure that you are wet or lubricated.
9. Move your fingers or toys circularly in and out and try a variety of motions, this should stimulate your g-spot. 
10. Try a sex toy 
11. Try some erotica. Preferably Freyja erotica!

The moral of the story is that you should never feel ashamed of masturbating. It's a perfectly natural, healthy and fun thing to do. Not to mention, orgasms reduce stress and keep you looking young!