It's May, and there are more reasons why it's our favorite month of the year besides all those post-April shower blossoms we've been promised: it's also National Masturbation Month! If you're a regular around here you probably already have a pretty good hand(le) on how the whole masturbation thing works—but hey, we can all benefit from a little practice (or as we like to think of it, "extra happy time"). After the jump, check out a few resources to help you experience National Masturbation Month to the fullest ... not to mention the other eleven months of the year.

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Technique: You may have been masturbating for a few months or a few decades; you may be experimenting and figuring out what you like, or you may be set in your ways. Whatever your experience, you can always benefit from a little technique advice. Whatever you situation, About.com has some excellent information on masturbation technique, both for the ladies and the mens. Even if you're a masturbation pro, switch things up and try something new. You may just find your new favorite thing.

Toys: If you need an extra hand (or buzz) to get to where you want to be, our Marital Aid Test Kitchen Archive has plenty of toys to strike your fancy ... or other parts. We especially recommend the Curve, the Babeland Nubby G, and the Gigi for the ladies, but to each her own. And as for the guys ... well, surely you have something lying around the house that you can use?

Supplementary Material: Sure, the internet is full of free porn, but for a month celebrating masturbation you might want to support your favorite online smut merchant and actually pay for it. (Hey, they don't call it an economic stimulus tax rebate check for nothing. ) Or you could always just find your wank fodder for free. As long as you're getting off somehow, we're sure the masturbation authorities won't mind.

Coming Together: And speaking of masturbation authorities, you migght want to consider joining one of this month's Masturbate-A-Thons in Portland or San Francisco; the San Francisco Masturbate-A-Thon even gives you the option to play along at home in case you can't be there in person.

See also:
· Jackinworld: The Ultimate Male Masturbation Resource (jackinworld.com)
· Clitical: Female Masturbation And Sexuality Information Site (clitical.com)
· Let's Masturbate (hints and tips for everyone @ letsmasturbate.com)
· Beautiful Agony (our all-time favorite masturbation site @ beautifulagony.com)

From the archives:
· WASD Porn: Let Your Fingers Do The Fapping

· Steampunk Masturbation: Jerkin' It Very Old School

· "Exploring The 'O'" With Jamye Waxman

· Meet Ariel Adore (And Her Ten Inch Dildo)

· Wal-Mart Masturbator Cleans Up In Aisle 8

· The Rubbot: Hands Free Masturbation Is (Almost) Here