Explore your body privately and at your own pace
Wash your hands and keep nails trimmed
Use clean, body-safe lubricant if desired
Touch areas that feel pleasurable, including genitals, breasts, inner thighs, or other sensitive areas
Try different pressures, rhythms, and positions to learn what feels good
Use a clean sex toy if you want additional stimulation and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Stop if anything hurts, feels uncomfortable, or causes irritation
Practice consent with yourself by choosing what you want to do and what you do not want to do
Clean any toys and wash your hands afterward
Seek medical advice if you have pain, bleeding, or ongoing discomfort