I was masturbating for years before I even knew that's what I was doing, at first I thought I was just weird that I'd wipe myself after peeing and it felt so good I just kept wiping... ha ha! And in my teen years I was masturbating for years before I lost my virginity... I think it's fun and healthy! but what makes a big difference I think is being wet and staying wet... so get some KY Jelly at the local pharmacy and you'll have some fun, and stay away from the objects that aren't made for this, i.e. fruit, or other food, that's a horrible idea, the last thing you want is some bizarre bacteria or worse yet a trip to the ER to have it removed... fingers can do magic... especially when you pretend it's a tongue... and there are vibrators that aren't even made for the inside, and my vibrator (penis shaped) feels great on my clit, not even on the inside.. relaxing and fun! and the best is, you can be too shy for sex shops and buy a toy on here! Kate