It’s probably a topic that many of us shy away from talking about but there’s no denying that it’s a key milestone in a young male’s life that he’ll never forget. I’ll never forget when I first started to masturbate during my Tanner stage 3. To give you some context, self-stimulation typically starts at Tanner stage 3 which is when the growth of pubic hair begins.
At the time, I remember having a weird feeling of anticipation and curiosity that had been growing inside of me for quite some time and I knew the moment had finally come, I was ready to take the plunge. I felt a little bit scared about being caught but I knew it was something I wanted to do, so I took a deep breath and went for it.
The pleasure of it all was definitely something that was almost hard to describe. I mean, it felt incredible and I think my body was sort of in shock as to what was happening. I never felt the need to ejaculate during that initial experience, just content in the pleasure that was coming from it.
As I continued to explore the act during puberty, I started to manually increase the intensity of the sensations. Before I knew it, I was having regular sessions of masturbation and experimenting with different techniques. I was even able to find out about different tricks and techniques from other boys my age.
I felt like I was growing and learning with each session, and I started to tire less and less of the same experience each time. Even though it was definitely a bit awkward and a bit embarrassing at the same time, I began to accept that this was a part of growing up and I was okay with it.
I think the thing that I found most reassuring was the fact the majority of boys I knew my age were all going through the same thing. I remember hearing stories from them and how they each had their own techniques of how they enjoyed masturbating and it was quite humorous to listen to.
Despite all the embarrassment and funny moments, as I started to learn more about the act itself, I started to gain an appreciation for it. I was no longer viewing it as being something wrong or morally incorrect. It was a way of finding pleasure and didn’t need a label of being bad nor right.
My explorations, along with the acceptance of it, continued to grow and I was able to be more comfortable in my own skin as a result. I was able to understand more about my body, and also learn more about pleasure by discovering the intricacies of masturbation.
Sometimes I even found myself feeling grateful for the fact that I’m able to experience such pleasure and explore it for myself. That feeling has always stayed with me and I think it’ll continue to stay with me for the rest of my life.
Through my exploration and realisation of the act itself, I started to create my own philosophies about pleasure. I was able to incorporate my newfound concepts into my experiences with different partners and it felt great that I was able to take something I’ve done for years and now use it differently.
It was great to be able to not only improve my techniques but also understand more about the pleasure that I’m feeling. It’s helped me to appreciate different kinds of pleasure and to be more open to exploring the different possibilities of sensual pleasure.
I’ve also found myself realising that pleasure is something that can be explored in any form. Whether it be through masturbation, or with a partner, exploring pleasure for yourself can really help you to understand your own body and what pleases you the most.
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My newfound appreciation of exploring pleasure even led me to developing a newfound admiration for different types of toys and implements. I was able to finally understand why certain sex toys exist and I began to really enjoy incorporating them into my sessions.
I found that using sex toys allowed me to reach new levels of arousal and I could easily control the intensity and pleasure. I must admit I even started to become a bit of a connoisseur of sex toys and knew which ones work best and how to use them.
I also discovered that exploring pleasure isn’t just limited to types of toys and physical exploration. I even began to realise that experimenting with pleasure can be pursued mentally as well. I started to explore different fantasies and scenarios in my mind which seemed to provide me with some of the most intense pleasure I’ve ever experienced.
When I combined both the physical and mental explorations, I was completely blown away by the level of pleasure that was achievable. I felt as though I had reached a new plateau in understanding and greatly appreciated being able to achieve pleasure beyond what I had previously experienced.
I was even able to learn more about the power of delayed gratification and found that by taking my time between sessions, I was able to build up an even greater level of pleasure. It was a great feeling to be able to control my pleasure and to know that I was in charge and in control of myself.
I must say I’m really grateful that I was able to explore masturbation and pleasure from such a young age. I truly believe that it has been a massive source of growth for me and I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to do so.
Not only did I find myself appreciating sex toys and exploring pleasure, I think I also learned a lot about my own self respect and respect for others. It was really eye-opening to realise the beauty of pleasure in an intimate relationship and how it can be a powerful experience for both parties involved.
I found that becoming comfortable with exploring pleasure on my own allowed me to become more relaxed with intimate partners and our explorations were so much more enjoyable. I think it was really helpful that I began to explore pleasure during my puberty years because it ultimately gave me a better understanding about myself and who I am as a person.