Some people may say that you could hurt yourself masturbating with a banana, but I think that if you are careful then you should be ok. One thing that I would be really concerned about is the potential for pesticides to be on the outside of the banana and you certainly don't want those inside your body! You could wash the banana with soap and water first, and I would also recommend putting a condom on the banana as well. Many items that are not specifically designed to be used for sexual pleasure can have sharp edges, and putting a condom on first will help protect you from getting hurt.

While I don't think that you'll get hurt masturbating with a banana, it's also not the best item. The best thing would be to use something that is made just for masturbation like a vibrator or a dildo. These can be found in a variety of novelty shops as well as many places online. However, if those are not available to you I would suggest that you find an item that can be easily cleaned (make sure you clean any and all toys before AND after you use them), has a smooth shape, and one that preferrably is made of hard plastic. Hard plastic is easily cleaned and isn't likely to have bacteria living on it.

I hope this helps you. Remember to take good care of your body and it will take good care of you. Feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

Scott Gross

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.