Solo pleasure, by Kate

Kate, 41, a travel agent, is divorced and has 2 kids. 

I've been masturbating since I was quite young, without really knowing what I was doing at first apart from having fun! As an adult, I think of it as a totally natural part of being a woman, so I do it whenever I want to - it depends on how often I have sex. Anything from once a week to several days running.

When and how do you do it?
At home when I'm relaxed and alone, in bed, on the sofa or in
the shower. Sometimes I use things - I like geisha balls, or using the shower head, and I'd like to get myself a vibrator. 

What do you think of it? 
It does you good, and it satisfies your needs! It's all about loving yourself and pleasing yourself, so I'm not ashamed of doing it on my own. I talk about it, but I don't shout it from the rooftops or anything. It's healthy and natural and there's nothing shameful about it. It's part of your sex life and it has nothing to do with anyone else.