Question:I am a twenty year old who has only just begun to explore her sexuality. The water spray method is my favorite, and I find most effective, form of masturbation. However, my orgasms do not last very long...usually only 1 or 2 seconds. The good thing is I can stop the water for about 10 seconds and when I go back under, I can have another orgasm almost immediately, I just hate that they do not last longer. Do you think there is anything wrong?

Answer: I would say this is normal, or at least a common experience. The water spray provides intense stimulation so you reach orgasm very quickly. There is not a lot of time for sexual tension to develop in the pelvic muscles and body. If you go slower more tension may develop allowing for stronger orgasms. Try to see how many times you are able to come close to orgasm without going beyond the point of no return. Explore making love to yourself, not just orgasm. Explore and stimulate your body in pleasurable ways, give yourself a massage with body oil or lotion. Orgasm is only one form of pleasure. Learn how to do Kegel exercises so you have stronger pelvic muscles, this can enhance orgasm. You may also want to explore inserting fingers or a dildo into your vagina so your pelvic and vaginal muscles have something to grasp during orgasm, this may increase the pleasure experienced. Keep exploring and having fun. It also helps to go slow and incorporate fantasies into your masturbation sessions, it gets your brain involved along with your body.