Masturbation is boring/repetitive

[Sam0731]

I’ve been masturbating for a bit now but lately it’s felt boring. At first I feel aroused, start jerking off, then I just get bored. It’s weird because physically it still feels great, but mentally I’m bored after like two minutes. I can’t get any toys so idk what to do to make it any better. ALSO I have a second question. Does anybody have any tips for masturbation in private? I usually do it in the bathroom but it’s not a great look to spend alot of time in there before I shower so often, I lowk think my parents are getting suspicious. I don’t even think they’d be that mad but it would def be awkward so I’m not trying to let them find out.

[HannahP]

Hi there Sam0731!

It sounds like you have a good handle on what makes your body feel good, but maybe not so much what arouses you and makes your mind feel good. It could be a good time to change up how you masturbate, specifically how you think about masturbating. I think that this article might help you — it has a bunch of great tips about approaching masturbation through curiosity: Take a Self-Love Road Trip: Let Curiosity Guide Your Masturbation

One of the main things I want to point out about that article is its suggestions about fantasizing. Sexual fantasy is a great tool for making masturbation more enjoyable, arousing, and interesting. I think this article about it that could be useful too: How to Approach Sexual Fantasy and Desire on Your Own Terms

As for your questions about privacy, we have a few articles about that topic as well! Do you have any other private spaces in your house, like your own bedroom? Here are two articles that talk about tips for privacy:
How can I masturbate without my parents knowing?
Deep Cover: Tips for Managing Anxiety or Privacy Worries When Masturbating at Home

[Sam0731]

Thank you! As for your question, yes I do have other private spaces including my bedroom. I find the bathroom easier for cleanup because when I ejaculate I can either do it into the toilet or just onto myself and shower afterwards. I’d be open to doing it in my room but I don’t know where. The nearest garbage is across a public part of my house and I don’t want to walk across the living room with tissues covered in cum once/twice a week

[Latha]

Hi there, Sam0731!

Having some space to put trash in your room sounds useful in general. What would you think of setting up a small bin or box with a trash bag in your room? That way, you won’t have to leave your room just to dispose of tissues.