May is Masturbation Month, a celebration of body exploration, self-love, and emotional connection. If you have a partner, you might think that masturbation is "no longer necessary." But in fact, mutual masturbation is not just a simple sexual technique—it's an intimate, healthy, and exciting way for couples to be close.
Masturbation Brings You Closer
Many people mistakenly believe that masturbation within a relationship means disloyalty, or even interpret it as a sign of low desire. But this is a complete misunderstanding.
Studies show that maintaining a habit of masturbation within a relationship can actually increase overall sexual desire, making intimacy between partners easier and more natural. Masturbation is a normal, healthy sexual activity, single or not—it always maintains its position in sexual exploration. And if you masturbate with your partner, the activity becomes a shared space of desire and intimacy.
What Is Mutual Masturbation?
Simply put, it's when you and your partner each pleasure yourselves, but in each other's presence. Sometimes, this act holds even more tension and intimacy than traditional sex.
Imagine watching the one you love touch themselves and reach climax. It's like having a front-row seat to your own private erotic film. You get to observe how they pleasure themselves, which can inspire your future intimate experiences together.
You can also add some interactive exercises to the session: working vibrators on nipples or clitoris together, or grinding against each other's bodies while masturbating. You can kiss, lick, or even just gaze—intimacy can be deeply erotic without penetration.
Why Try Mutual Masturbation?
Life keeps getting busier—work, social life, family obligations—it's easy to feel drained. Sometimes, you just don't have the energy for full-on sex, but still crave closeness. Mutual masturbation becomes an easy, pressure-free, and deeply sensual option.
You can lie in bed together, each using your hands, or assist each other. Even just lying side-by-side watching each other climax can create a calm, relaxed state where pleasure flows freely.
What matters most is this: in your partner's gaze, you both openly express your raw, honest desires. That's real trust, and real intimacy.
Add Sex Toys for a Whole New Experience
If you want to take things further, consider adding sex toys to your mutual masturbation play. This not only brings novelty to the experience but can double—or even triple—the pleasure.
Butt Plugs and Anal Beads
If your partner enjoys anal stimulation, try adding it into their masturbation play. Inserting a soft butt plug or using a strand of anal beads, then slowly removing them as they near climax, can amplify orgasmic waves for an unforgettable experience.
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Bullet Vibrators and Suction Toys
For vulva-owners, using a bullet vibrator on the clitoris while stroking the nipples or playing with a plug can fully awaken the nervous system. Suction toys, in particular, create tongue-like rhythms that stimulate the entire clitoral complex, delivering “toe-curling” orgasms.
App-Controlled Toys
For something even more thrilling, try app-controlled sex toys. Let your partner control the rhythm—this feeling of being "at their mercy" instantly intensifies sexual tension. Even long-distance couples can enjoy intimate play via app.
All Magic Motion products are app-compatible. The official Magic Motion app offers 10 built-in vibration patterns, plus unique control modes like music sync, drawing control, and mini-games—giving you endless possibilities for custom stimulation.
Don't Forget the Lube
Whether you're flying solo, playing together, or adding toys, lubrication is a must.
Lube reduces discomfort from friction, helps toys glide in more smoothly, and enhances sensation overall. It's especially essential during anal play, as the anus doesn’t produce natural lubrication like the vagina.
We recommend water-based lube for use with silicone toys, as oil-based products can damage their surface. If your toy is made from other materials, choose a lubricant accordingly.
Common Misconceptions
Thinking Masturbation Isn’t Intimate
Wrong. As long as there's eye contact and emotional connection, even lying side-by-side enjoying your own pleasure can be a deeply loving act.
Forgetting to Clean Your Toys
Always wash toys before and after use with warm water or a toy cleaner, and store them in a dust-proof pouch. Bacterial buildup is not the kind of excitement you want.
Overlooking Verbal Foreplay
Never underestimate the power of words. A simple “You look so sexy right now” can take things from warm to scorching in an instant.
Conclusion
Mutual masturbation isn’t a "second-best option"—it's a refined, deliberate way to enjoy sex. It's more relaxed, more honest, and a powerful method of connecting through shared vulnerability and pleasure.
This May, during Masturbation Month, why not begin a new journey of exploration with mutual masturbation? You don't need elaborate setups—just an open heart and a pair of gentle hands can ignite your warmest spring nights.