Instead of using that kind of dildo, get yourself a small clitoral stimulator (has a flat head on it) and use that, wetted or lubed, on your clitoris. This should help prepare you for using hte other several orgsms later.

> i just started masturbating with a dildo the other day and when i insert it it hurt. there was a sharp pain. i don't know what's wrong but it feels so tight and it doesn't feel good .

If you read m/any of the other threads on the Board it doesn't take to long to find that this is common when attempting intercourse, also. Are you a virgin? If so is your hymen intact? If so, this could account for the pain. The fact that the vaginal opening is small is another factor for the discomfort. I often describe an exercise a person can do for both the opening and the hymen that will help make them more complient. You can do an advanced search using my name and the key words: bathtub or quadrant.

Before inserting the dildo, and, in addition to the recommendation, above, you might find it helpful to prepare your vagina for the dildo by inserting a finger or two, first, in order to condition the area.

Yes it is normal.