Abigail Karow Yes, I definitely grew up with some ridiculous beliefs surrounding masturbation and I’m glad I have been able to shrug them off as I’ve gotten older. It is frustrating to think of the messages I received about this subject and how many other women have shame-related beliefs around it. I’m so glad you were not one of them! It is heartening to hear from women who haven’t experienced this and to know that some of us bypassed this nonsense! :) I hope more and more women will be able to say the same in the future.