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Is Masturbation Healthy?

It’s totally normal to masturbate (touch yourself for sexual pleasure) whether you’re sexually active with other people or not. Masturbation even has health benefits, like reducing stress.

Do most people masturbate?

Lots of people masturbate! Even if they don't talk about it, it’s common for people of any gender or age to do it. Even before puberty, children sometimes discover that touching their genitals feels good. If you have kids and notice them touching their genitals, let them know that it's completely normal, but something they should do in private.

People masturbate for different reasons — it helps them relax, they want to understand their body better, they want to release sexual tension, or their partner isn’t around. But most people masturbate because it feels good. Many people think that masturbation is only something you do when you don’t have a sex partner. But both single people and people in relationships masturbate.

Some people masturbate often, others rarely, and some people don’t masturbate at all. Different people masturbate in different ways, for different reasons. Masturbation is a totally personal decision, and there’s no “normal” way to go about it.

Is it OK to masturbate if you’re in a relationship?

Definitely. Lots of people in relationships masturbate. Masturbating when you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean your partner isn’t satisfying you. It’s a great way to figure out what you like and what makes you have an orgasm. Then you can show or tell your partner what feels good. Talking about sex with your partner can make it more fun and can even make your relationship stronger. Some people masturbate at the same time as their partner. It’s a way to be sexual together without having any risk of STDs or pregnancy.

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You may have heard some crazy things about masturbation being bad for you, like it makes you grow hair in weird places; it causes infertility; it shrinks your genitals; or once you start masturbating you’ll become addicted to it. None of that’s true. Masturbation isn’t unhealthy or bad for you at all. Masturbation can actually be good for your health, both mentally and physically. And it’s pretty much the safest sex out there — there’s no risk of getting pregnant or getting an STD.

When you have an orgasm, your body releases endorphins, which are hormones that block pain and make you feel good. The good feelings that come with an orgasm happen whether you’re masturbating or having sex.

Plenty of research has shown the health benefits of masturbation. Masturbation can:

release sexual tension
reduce stress
help you sleep better
improve your self-esteem and body image
help treat sexual problems
relieve menstrual cramps and muscle tension
strengthen muscle tone in your pelvic and anal areas

Masturbation also helps you figure out what you like sexually. Where do you want to be touched? How much pressure feels good? How fast or slow? Learning how to have orgasms on your own can make it easier to have one with a partner, because you can tell or show them what feels good. And when you’re comfortable with sex, your body, and talking to your partner, you’re more likely to feel comfortable protecting yourself against STDs and unintended pregnancy.

Some people masturbate often — every day, or even more than once a day. Some people masturbate closer to once a week, once every few weeks, or every now and then. Some people never masturbate, and that’s fine too. All of these are perfectly normal.

Masturbation only becomes “too much” if it gets in the way of your job, your responsibilities, or your social life. If that’s a problem for you, you may want to talk to a counselor or therapist.

Some people learn when they’re young that masturbating is wrong or bad, so they feel guilty about doing it. If you feel that way, try to remember that most people masturbate. It’s perfectly normal, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Talking to a counselor or therapist may help if you have trouble getting over guilty feelings.

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What happens to your body if you masturbate regularly - HEROINE

Getting sexual pleasure is not the only reason to practice self-gratification. According to experts, there are several other health benefits that you will get if you masturbate regularly.

Pelvic muscles get stronger

Not only Kegel exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the vagina, masturbation training has the same effect, but with the bonus of orgasm.

Orgasm is essentially a contraction of the pelvic muscles. The more often you “lift weights” in the form of an orgasm, the more actively the muscles work. And the stronger the pelvis - the stronger the orgasm! In addition, strengthened muscles help reduce pain during sex, for example, in the absence of sufficient lubrication.

Your body gets rid of toxins

Forget fasting days and special detox juices - masturbation can do the same thing. For men, regular masturbation is linked to prostate function, and frequent ejaculation helps flush out cancer-causing toxins. In women, a similar principle helps prevent inflammation of the urinary tract and infections of the cervix. During arousal, fluid circulates more in your organs, and this allows cervical mucus to flush out harmful bacteria.

You become more aroused

Contrary to stereotypes, masturbation does not reduce sexual desire simply because needs have been met. On the contrary, masturbation can make you more aroused during sex with a partner, as you release more vaginal lubrication and improve sexual sensitivity. In addition, mutual masturbation is a great way to experiment.

The immune system is stimulated

It seems that you are about to get sick? Get to bed immediately. If you are often tired, especially during the cold season, adding masturbation to your daily routine is a great trick to help mobilize your immune system. The fact is that excitement and orgasms increase the number of white blood cells in the body, which act as real killers and kill potentially harmful substances in the blood.

Your body gets a mini-workout

If going to the gym isn't your favorite activity, masturbation can be a great workout replacement. When excited, the heart rate increases and the blood moves faster, which promotes deep breathing and oxygenation of the muscles. Of course, this will not help you make your buttocks firmer, but at least you don't have to worry that you have exceeded your calorie burning rate.

You become happier

According to psychosexual therapist Jody Slee, the hormones released during orgasm have many benefits for the whole body: lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, helping to fight insomnia and pain. In addition, regular orgasms cause the release of oxytocin and endorphins, mood-boosting hormones that make you feel happy and satisfied.

Solo orgasm stimulates creativity

In 2011, New Scientist reported on research into how the female brain works during orgasm. In situations where the girl masturbated, the activity of the prefrontal cortex of the brain, the area that is associated with creative thinking, was noticed. In the case of partner sex, some areas of the brain, including those responsible for self-control, on the contrary, did not show any activity. If you can't think of anything creative - relax and enjoy yourself alone.

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Masturbation is a science!

Masturbation has many advantages over regular sex. One of them is the ability to quickly feel an orgasm.

If you don't feel magical pleasure during solo sex, something may have gone wrong. Here are the 5 most common mistakes that keep you from your final goal.

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1. You think that you are doing something wrong and forbidden

For many people, masturbation is still something shameful. But, can it be bad that you feel pleasure and pleasant emotions? Think about it.

2. You think you need to hide it from your partner

The truth of life is that everyone masturbates. And you, and your lover, and a neighbor from the apartment opposite. Do not hide this fact from yourself and your partner. After all, this type of sex can perfectly complement your experience.

3. You ignore your fantasies

Often solo sex is accompanied by watching porn or erotic magazines.

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