Happy National Masturbation Month, Fleshbot Readers!

It's May (in fact, it's been May for a while) and that means it's National Masturbation Month. Tis the season for touching the most important person in your life: you! We almost forgot to pimp our favorite month.

Good Vibrations invented National Masturbation Month in 1995 as a response to the firing of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders, who, in 1994, made a controversial statement suggesting that masturbation should be part of safe sex education. Her views didn't jive with those of the Clinton administration, and she lost her job in December of the same year.

But fret not! There are many ways to contribute to a safe, healthy, sex-positive society from the comforts of your own home. You know what we're talking about...

The Right Tools For The Job: Buy those fancy sex toys you've had your eye on, and really let loose this month. Our current favorites include the ever unusual LoveHoney Sqweel, the delicately simple G-Ki by Je Joue, and of course, JimmyJane's Form 2. Though she couldn't be with us today, Editrix Lux would like to give props to the Twisted Rose Glass Dildo as another fine Maypole to dance around. For the gents, we suggest investing in a RealTouch, a Fleshlight (with new signature textures!), or a Tenga Egg.

A Feast For The Eyes: Did you know that some people enjoy using visual aids to assist their masturbation? We suggest watching movies that feature people having sex. The industry has even parodied classics such as "The Big Lebowski" and everyone's favorite sexy vampire show, "True Blood"! In keeping with the masturbation theme, we'd also like to promote "April Flores Solo", starring everyone's favorite voluptuous vixen self-loving in various locations. Last, let us remind you that there's plenty of good fap material hanging around our Flesh Flicks page.

Literacy Is Sexy: Do you love to read? Like, really love it? If so, we can recommend tons of books for your (c)literary pleasure. Best Women's Erotica 2010 is an easy choice, but feel free to browse our book section, or even our collection of True Sex Stories to help set the mood. And for the more practical among you, it never hurts to bone up (ha ha, bone) on some masturbation techniques. We suggest JackinWorld for boys, Clitical for girls, and Let's Masturbate for everyone!

Join The Party: Tired of masturbating alone? What a coincidence! Masturbate-a-Thons pop up all over the world every year; London, Copenhagen, Portland (Oregon, that is) and Washington D.C. have all hosted personal pleasure pledge drives, attracting leagues of curious and competitive participants. The biggest and bestest event goes down each year in San Francisco where, May 30th, Dr. Carol Queen will host Nina Hartley, Jiz Lee, April Flores, and other sexy notables for a day of record-breaking masturbation. Will you be there when they make history? Happy May, everyone!

· Thumbnail star (PS: today is also her birthday), Marie McCray (stunners.com)