Women: How to masturbate - and also - for men: how to pleasure your woman.

Masturbation isn't always straightforward - sometimes even women aren't fully connected with their bodies - and neither are men. Taking time to enjoy masturbation, or mutual masturbation - can bring couples closer together. It's a two-way street.

So what "hits the spot" and makes women feel special? The answer is attention - and there's five essential areas for you to concentrate on - whether you're on your own, or if you're seeking to pleasure your partner.

1. Clitoral stimulation: usually people use their fingers to play with their clitoris, but vibrators and other toys can also bring pleasure during solo play. When you orgasm, you’ll feel a tingly sensation.

2. Vaginal stimulation: use your fingers or a sex toy to penetrate the vagina during  play. You’ll feel the “Big O” deeper in your body, and your vaginal walls will throb.

3. Anal play: Don't underestimate this - use your fingers or a sex toy for anal play (although a toy is better for deeper penetration). 

4. Combo: You can use both hands to play with your vagina and your clitoris or a combo of a sex toy and fingers. When you stimulate your clitoris and vagina — especially the G-spot — at the same time, you’ll feel an explosive orgasm that may leave you convulsing or even lead to ejaculation.

5. Erogenous zones: This is where anything goes - it's personal, and it's up to you - over time your delights will change -  you can rub, pinch, pull, squeeze, or tug your nipples, inner thighs, ears, neck, and other parts of your body during  play. These areas, known as erogenous zones, can cause pleasurable sensations throughout your body when played with.