fingering myself - is it bad?

[kirsten in Ny]

iam 13 and i finger my self is it bad or no

[JeffofMaine]

Masturbation is a plain and simple way to relieve sexual tension which is perfectly natural. So I guess its not a bad thing.....but some religious organizations say otherwise but it all depends on what you want.

[fawkse]

i am happy to know that you are trying to please yourself without adding in a sex partner at your age, it is perfectly natural to be masterbating. it's not natural and it's very unhealthy for you to be having real sex with other people at your age.
try finding techniques that work for you. also, keep it personal, having the risk of someone telling you that you are wrong will only endager your sexual growth.
there are many ways to learn the kinds of sexual pleasures you enjoy, and remeber it all starts with you.
many guys your age are all ready doing the same thing. many girls are too. it's completely natural and self rewarding.
sex can be described as a natural drug that actually promotes healing. it helps us feel better, and it also keeps us from becoming frusterated.
be assured that you are completely normal by masturbabting, many of us women masturebate regulary. it's funny to think, but no one can please you better than you can. lol.... in time, when your are emtionally mature enough, you will find a partner that will make the expirience even more rewarding.
~fawkse~

[Rachael559]

As the other poster said, it is natural, it is safe, and it is healthy. In fact it is far safer to do that than many other activities. Make sure you are washing your hands regularly to prevent any "nasties" ( bacteria etc. ) from getting up in there.
Be Well,
Rachael

[kettlekorn]

When I started masturbating I stimulated my clit but never thought about fingering until one of my boyfriends tried it... and boy was that a surprise! A good one though. Masturbating in general is healthy and a good way to explore your sexuality. You don't need to worry about STDs, getting pregnant, or all the drama that comes with a relationship! I would just make sure that you keep your nails on the short side so you don't hurt yourself inside there, and also wash your hands beforehand so you don't stick any germs in there - it could cause infections otherwise.

[Elvira]

Hey!
I have been reading the posts and I must agree with ~fawkse~ in particular. At the age you are at, it is normal for you to want to explore these new sensations and ideas about sex and your body. I know what it is like to feel ashamed because of how one is raised or religious organizations, but if you look at things from a scientific perspective, it hinders your sexual growth to not experiment with yourself and that could later on be an obstacle in future relationships. The most important point here to consider is that, unlike many young teens (or pre-teens) you have chosen a healthier route to this exploration that doesn't include the complications of having a sexual partner before you are mature enough to assimilate this type of relationship. I say, if it's healthy and it feels good.. go for it!

[vibrator]

At some point everyone discovers their own sexuality. And in the early teens is when they discover it. They is nothing wrong with making yourself feel good. Most sexually healthly people do it.

[LesbianGoth]

don't worry
Masurbation is a completely normal.
It's just the way of nature