I have a few questions for the separation. I want to set some ground rules. Do we date other people during this time. (it has already been brought up. She is good with either one, or the other.) I prefer no.
Definitely set ground rules for the separation. If you prefer NOT to date other people during this time, you need to tell her that so she can respect that.
That won't fly.
You don't separate so you can masterbate. You separate so you can start dating other people. Thus, what it typically boils down to is someone else is already stirring the pot. Dont bury your head in the sand and your hand down your pants.