Welcome, Tboy. My mum certainly knew I was doing it. She let me know so too, without being direct. I used to do it in bed on weekends and during school holidays and she kept bringing me cups of tea at the wrong time. I was always embarrassed but couldn't stop myself.

Most embarrassing time, however, was when my male cousin was teaching me how to masturbate. We'd done it together a couple of times before. Then, one morning, his mother (who should have been working downstairs in the shop) caught us both. I was speechless, jumped off the bed and tried to hide. Think I was only just 12 when that happened.

Yet, one of my favourite fantasies now, is being caught in the act.