Suddenly supper shy?!!

So my boyfriend and I have been long distance for about few months now and we both really miss the sex. Last night we tried masturbating together over skype and I felt like it was or first time having sex. It was awkward and I kept giggling (I nervous giggle) and going really red. I could tell he was a bit nervous too- neither of us have done this before or anything like this. I think part of it is because I don't masturbate normally (I've never felt the need to until I stopped having sex- my boyfriend is my first). I want to try it again because I don't want to lose our sexual connection but any advice on getting over the awkwardness would be really appreciated! Because it was just so awkward. I honestly felt like I was 18 again and totally inept when it came to sex.