Can an orgasm a day really keep your stress away? Aside from the fact that having orgasms is fun, burns calories and lets you get in touch with your body, there are bountiful stress-busting benefits to having an orgasm.

Believe it or not, orgasms are an important form of self-care, just like your daily gym session, face mask or weekly phone call with your best friend.

In times like these, de-stressing is more important than ever. Having an orgasm causes Oxytocin to release into your body, a hormone that can decrease stress. Additionally, during orgasm, your body also releases Dopamine, the “happy” hormone, which sends pleasure signals to your brain. This pleasure-filled boost can help you feel far more relaxed and at ease.

So, how can you orgasm your stress away, especially when you’re flying solo?

1. Explore your body

There is no “perfect” formula for achieving mind-blowing orgasms! Understanding what gets you going (and what doesn’t!) can help you feel more connected with your body, but it can also help you get in tune with your body during sex with a partner. It can help you guide your sexual partner and help explain just how you like it, or what to avoid.

Sex toys can help you to explore your body and decide what you prefer. Plus, if you’ve never quite reached take off, sex toys can definitely help you cross the finish line! To start off, try a basic, high-quality vibrator with plenty of power. If you’ve never used one, be sure to start slowly and gently. Use the lowest settings and increase as desired.

 2. Slow things down

In such a fast-paced world, it can be tempting to approach masturbation with the same pace we apply to everything else, which is at full speed! Try to explore your body without an end goal in mind. Removing expectations can help your mind relax into the experience. The same applies to sex with a partner.

While high-powered sex toys certainly have their place, sometimes it is better to slow things down and enjoy the journey, instead of trying to achieve orgasm as quickly as possible. For this, try a simple vibrator with intuitive speed settings to encourage exploration at a guided pace. Start at a low speed and elongate the build-up instead of charging full speed ahead.

3. Go wild experimenting

The only way you can learn about your body is to experiment. If you’ve mastered the basics of learning how to orgasm, experiment further with a range of toys and experiences. After all, every woman is different and will have preferences for different experiences or sex toys.

Experiment with sex in different places or positions, using different techniques. Do the same with toys, exploring different sized toys or those with different styles of vibrations. Some will have more of a deep, “rumbling” vibration, whereas others will emit more of a “tapping” vibration. Most have settings that emit a range of vibrations, which you can eventually explore.

Try a vibrator with dual stimulation capabilities, so you can stimulate your clitoris while also hitting your g-spot. Or, try a larger toy with potential to stimulate you’re a-spot, the area close to the cervix that has been shown to amp up arousal.

4. Enhance your experience

If you’re looking to spice up your sex life with a partner or speed up solo self-exploration, there are a range of ways you can enhance the experience. Lube isn’t just for sex, not to mention it’s an absolute must for anal play. It can also be used with toys, especially when you’re feeling any friction, to create an easier sliding motion.

Apart from lube, you can also try stimulants like this g-spot stimulant cream. Simply apply directly to the g-spot and gently massage the product in. It works by dilating the blood vessels, increasing sensitivity in the area. Use it to enhance sexual penetration or solo play.

5. Use the power of technology

Luckily, we’ve come a long way when it comes to using technology to enhance our sex lives! If you’re not already using toys with a partner, apps and remotely-controlled sex toys can be the perfect way to introduce them in your sex life. This way, you can give your partner control while using the power of a toy to help you achieve orgasm.

This egg vibrator is small enough to be discreet and can be controlled remotely via an app. This vibrator, on the other hand, isn’t as discreet, but has plenty of power and remote control capabilities, perfect for long-distance relationships or just some cheeky fun in the bedroom.

Whatever your preferences are when it comes to finding to the perfect orgasm, one thing is for sure; experimentation is the key. Like anything, practice makes perfect, and it takes time to get to know how best to please yourself, or help others do the same. By exploring your body, you can enrich your sex life with or without a partner and achieve mind-blowing orgasms that see stress melt away.