Letting Go of Sexual Guilt and Shame?
Hi, I'm a 20 year old female. So this has been a burning question on my mind ever since I was in high school. Ever since my mom caught me masturbating I got into this downward spiral of guilt and shame. To my surprise, when I discussed it with her, she was completely fine with me mastubating but I couldn't shake off the guilt I felt many years ago. Back then I was so afraid of being sexual, especially with stuff like masturbation, out of fear that I would be scolded for doing so. Instead, I tried to hide that sexual part of me, which never worked at all. I was so frustrated that there was no point in hiding this part of me. As the years went on, I slowly got accustomed to sexual things, and through talking about it on here, I'm also coming to terms with the guilt I felt back then. I was never really raised in a super religious upbringing, but I think it was just a misunderstanding between us. Are there any other ways to let go of sexual guilt and/or shame?
@rubberSeal222 I'm just wondering, it seems like you got an idea that sex or masturbation is somewhat taboo. Maybe that could be the source of your guilt/shame. I experienced the same thing, "getting caught in the act". According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs (his theory is widely used in business and marketing), sex counts as physiological needs that ranks as number 1 in importance. So I feel it's necessary for you to feel this way.
As for letting go of the guilt or shame, maybe confronting them? Or try to find the roots of your guilt or shame, like I said above it could be your environment, friends, or culture where you grow up. It's a complex issue and thanks for sharing!
An excellent way to rid yourself of feelings of guilt and shame is to examine the thoughts you have that are connected to these feelings. I would be glad to help you do that. Please send me a message if you would like my assitance. 
I have a very similar problem. Today I got a pretty passive-aggressive note from my college roommate telling me to stop masturbating. I didn't know she had caught me; I only did it while she was asleep, at least I thought that was the case. She said it was 'disturbing' and now I feel so much guilt and shame for masturbating. I feel like a disgusting whore and sinful and I'm afraid to even go back in my dorm room or to confront my roommate. It's been 5 hours and I still feel so ashamed and embarrassed. I can't stop crying and hiding and what's more, I miss my family and pets. I just want to go home. I can't talk to anyone.
I send hugs to you and hope that your situation improves. 