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Physical effort: Low Self-exploration

Inner Journey: Visual self-exploration and guided fantasy

Inner Journey is a female solo masturbation technique done lying on your back, relaxed, with knees bent and slightly apart. You touch your vulva and clitoris slowly with your fingers while you let a fantasy unfold, either from your own imagination or with the help of music, audio or a mirror. It takes almost no physical effort and is a good way to get to know what you like.

Also known as: Visual self-exploration · Masturbation with guided fantasy

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Illustration of Inner Journey: Lying on your back with legs slightly apart and hands free to explore. Guided fantasy can be visual, auditory, or through videos, creating an exciting mental sc
Anatomy and biomechanics

Lie on your back on a bed, head on a pillow, back and buttocks resting fully on the mattress. Bend your knees and let them fall slightly apart, feet flat on the bed, so the vulva is easy to reach without straining. One hand can rest on the lower abdomen or chest while the other caresses the vulva and clitoris, starting softly and slowly; you can switch hands or use both whenever you like. You set the rhythm and pressure at every moment. With your eyes closed, you let a fantasy guide the touch: imagining a scene, following an audio or music, or watching yourself in a mirror. The whole body is supported, so there is no load on the back, wrists or knees.

Why this position works

Many people like it because it brings together touch and imagination without any pressure: there is no partner to please, no rush and no physical effort. Taking your time can help you notice which caresses, pressures and fantasies work for you, which can also be useful later with a partner. For some people, focusing on a fantasy makes arousal build more easily; others prefer to concentrate only on the sensations. Experiences vary from person to person.

Relaxation and Surrender Self-Discovery Easy Self-stimulation

Variations of this position

Variation 1: propped up with a mirror between the feet

The same position, but with the back propped up on pillows and a mirror placed between the feet so you can watch yourself as you touch.

The torso is raised to a semi-reclined angle with two or three pillows, so the eyes can reach the vulva in the mirror. The knees stay bent and apart and the hands work in the same way; the back is still fully supported.

  1. Stack two or three pillows against the headboard and lean back on them.
  2. Bend your knees, open them slightly and place a hand mirror or a standing mirror between your feet.
  3. Adjust the mirror until you can see your vulva without lifting your head.
  4. Explore slowly with your fingers, watching how each area responds.
  5. Close your eyes whenever you prefer to return to the fantasy.

Variation 2: cushion under the hips

The same position, with a firm cushion under the hips that tilts the pelvis up a little and makes the vulva easier to reach.

Raising the pelvis slightly changes the angle of the wrist: the hand reaches the vulva and clitoris more directly and with less bending. The lower back remains supported and the knees stay bent and apart.

  1. Lie on your back and place a firm cushion or folded pillow under your hips.
  2. Bend your knees and let them fall slightly apart, feet on the bed.
  3. Check that your lower back feels comfortable; use a lower cushion if it arches too much.
  4. Caress the vulva and clitoris with the wrist relaxed, adjusting the pressure as you go.
  5. Let the fantasy guide the pace, speeding up or slowing down as you wish.

Variation 3: legs stretched out and together

The same position on your back, but with the legs stretched out and the thighs pressed together while the hand stays on the vulva.

Straightening the legs and squeezing the thighs adds pressure around the vulva and lets you tense and relax the pelvic and thigh muscles. Some people find this position helps arousal build; the hand has less room to move, so the touch tends to be smaller and more focused.

  1. Start in the base position, on your back with your knees bent.
  2. Place your hand on the vulva and begin with gentle caresses.
  3. Slowly stretch your legs out and bring your thighs together, keeping the hand in place.
  4. Alternate gently tensing and relaxing your thighs as you continue the caresses.
  5. Bend your knees again whenever you want more room to move.

✓ Tips
  • Choose a moment and place where you will not be interrupted, and silence your phone.
  • Wash your hands and keep your nails short and smooth before touching the vulva.
  • A little water-based lubricant can make the caresses more comfortable, especially if they last a while.
  • Music or a guided audio can help you get into the fantasy, but keep the volume low enough to stay relaxed.
  • Mistake: going straight for the clitoris with strong pressure. Start around it, softly, and increase only if it feels good.
Interaction type
Solo manual masturbation lying on the back, guided by fantasy
Active anatomy
Hands and fingers
Receptive anatomy
Clitoris, vulva, and vagina.
Main stimulation
Manual stimulation of the vulva and clitoris, guided by fantasy
Setups and participants
Solo (him) · 1 person Alone

Frequently asked questions

What types of fantasies are most effective?

Any fantasy that excites you and makes you feel comfortable. It could be something you've imagined before or something new you want to explore.

Is it necessary to use guided fantasy material?

No, you can use your imagination or combine it with music, videos, or audio that help you create the mental scenario.

How can I improve my experience?

Try different self-exploration techniques and fantasies to discover what you like best. Practice and patience are key.

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