How to Explore Cannabis and Masturbation
Masturbation has many rewards, like orgasms, relaxation, stress relief, learning about your body, and connecting with your erotic imagination. For many people, masturbation is also a chance to get deeper into sensations, slow things down, and get pleasure without the pressure of performing for someone else. Combine masturbation and cannabis and you could open up opportunities to explore enhanced sensations, manage pain, and be more present in your body.
Masturbation can be a form of mindfulness because it focuses on erotic and sexual sensations that can shift us into states of pleasure and arousal. You can be more mindful during masturbation by focusing on breath, sensations, and pleasure as meditation. Many factors might affect the pleasure you get from masturbation.
Do masturbation and cannabis go well together?
Cannabis is a vasodilator, which means that it opens up blood vessels and promotes blood flow—which are awesome conditions for arousal and increasing the body’s receptivity to sensation. Your body makes its own natural receptor system for cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids. Research has shown there are a lot of receptors for those compounds in areas of our brain that are responsible for sexual function.
Some people may use cannabis as a way to promote expansion of their imagination in an erotic space to get more sexually creative. Feeling more relaxed and comfortable from weed might decrease any inhibitions and make you feel more creatively inspired, playful, and curious during masturbation.
Does weed get your genitals high?
Weed does not get your genitals stoned. CBD topical products like lubes or arousal oils can help vaginas or anuses relax, and may also relieve tension during penetration. THC topical products are more likely to increase sensitivity of genitals. Whether you’re looking to relax the area or increase the sensitivity of it—both are great goals for increased pleasure.
If you’re using edibles, suppositories, or inhalable forms of cannabis, the effects may vary depending on many factors—check out our Everything You Need to Know About Pot and Pleasure blog post to learn more.
Some penis owners may experience erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes known as ‘weed dick’ from daily cannabis use. Other studies have shown CBD to have a positive effect on maintaining erections. Because ED has many factors that could influence it, the science of cannabis and erections isn’t clear.
How can I explore masturbation and cannabis?
When you’re using cannabis topicals like lubes or massage oils, remember you’ll need to allow 15-45 minutes for the cannabis to have its full effect. Take advantage of this time and guide your body into your masturbation moment. Think about mixing up your masturbation to open up new pleasure possibilities. Here are some ways to explore self-pleasure and weed:
Explore new sensations
You might feel more receptive to sensation while masturbating with cannabis. Here are some ways to explore:
- Masturbation Sleeves—intensify the texture of your masturbation by using a silicone penis sleeve or an FTM stroker with some lube
- Try a different lube—warming or cooling lubes, or sensation gels
- Use a butt plug during masturbation
- Try a clitoral stimulator
- Get curious about another erogenous zone, like nipples and try nipple clamps or nipple suction sex toys
- Change up your vibrator or dildo—explore textures, like glass toys or powerful toys like wand vibrators
Some people may use cannabis as a way to promote expansion of their imagination in an erotic space to get more sexually creative. Feeling more relaxed and comfortable from weed might decrease any inhibitions and make you feel more creatively inspired, playful and curious during sex.
Masturbate with whatever form of cannabis you choose and try to stimulate your imagination differently than you usually do. Try:
- Reading or listening to erotica
- Switching up your porn
- Dress up in costumes or lingerie for masturbation, and use a mirror
Sink into sensual masturbation
Take advantage of being more present in your body and surrender to your sensuality. Put on a sexy playlist, light a candle, use a scented massage oil or try a massage glove. See if you can discover new or under-serviced hot spots.
If you’re unfamiliar with how cannabis feels in your body, start with CBD topicals on your genitals and observe any changes in sensations. Lots of factors go into arousal, desire, and pleasure, so it might take some trial and error for you to find out what cannabis and sex looks like for you. Go slow, observe the changes in your body and mind, and take the focus off orgasm and onto pleasure.
