Sex

Sexual Satisfaction

Physical Pleasure

The human body can experience physical pleasure in many different forms - from hugging, kissing or gentle touching to the highs experienced during exercise. For now, let's talk about the physical pleasures of sexual arousal, either by oneself or with a partner.

"Seeking sexual satisfaction is a basic desire, and masturbation is our first natural sexual activity. It's the way we discover our eroticism, the way we learn to respond sexually, the way we learn to love ourselves and to build self-esteem."

- Betty Dodson, renowned artist, author and sex educator

Sexual pleasure can also be experienced in many forms - from masturbation, touching or oral sex to sexual fantasies and a wide range of other sources. There are also many ways to heighten this sexual pleasure - by being comfortable with yourself and your partner, for example, or by waiting for the mood to be right for both of you, or by being certain that you are protected from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection.

Last Modified: September 5, 2006