Is Masturbation Good for You? Here’s Why It Is!
It doesn’t matter if it’s manually or with a sex toy, whether it’s seeking out orgasms on bodies with penises or reaching climax on bodies with vaginas that you’re on the hunt for, anyone can enjoy masturbation. When stimulating the genitals with your hand or a toy, people have an opportunity to sexually arouse themselves without the need of a partner, typically to the point of orgasm.
In a self-pleasure survey conducted by TENGA, they found that roughly 83% of respondents (who came from nine different nations) reported that they have masturbated. Yet, society often vilifies the act — or, at the very least, paints it as a taboo topic — despite it being useful to the human body.
Whether it’s female masturbation or male masturbation, it’s essential to know why getting yourself off is actually beneficial in so many ways.
You get to know your body better
When masturbating, there’s no pressure and no time constraints. Hence, why it’s the perfect opportunity to get to know your body as best as you can. This way, the next time that you receive a handjob or blowjob (for folx with a penis) or are getting fingered or eaten out (for those with vaginas), you can guide your partner exactly where they need to touch and the speed and pressure that they need to apply to bring you to climax.
Masturbating comes with no risk of STIs
If avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a concern of yours, you need not worry about contracting any when you’re flying solo. The only time you would need to think twice is if you decide to share a sex toy with another person. In such a case, either sanitize it thoroughly or, better yet, buy a new one.
Who needs friends with benefits, when you have yourself?
There’s often a boost in libido
Masturbating can be incorporated into your daily routine, if you’re looking to have a better sex life. Whether it’s bringing yourself to the brink of orgasm and then ‘storing’ that release for later on with your partner, or allowing yourself to cum while on a video call with a significant other that you’re in a long-distance relationship with, masturbation can help anyone bump up their libido for a good time.
It relieves your day-to-day stresses
Did you know that your moments masturbating can be beneficial to both your physical and mental health?
Thanks to the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, orgasms actually help to reduce stress and thus, lower blood pressure. From the normal day-to-day diastolic reading, all the way to dealing with what would otherwise be high-stress situations, we can’t think of a better way to set a positive mood for the day ahead.
Masturbation can clear up your skin
Post-orgasm, you instantly start to look flawless. The blood rushing to all parts of your body gives you a pleasantly flushed look after masturbating, and the surge of hormones coursing through you help improve your skin and gives you healthy hair. That said, you could eat a banana and take advantage of its restorative moisture (thanks to Vitamin A!), or you can grab your Banana Emojibator and let the countless orgasms it will give you smooth out your skin instead. We know which we would prefer!
Over time, it’ll help combat sallow or tired-looking skin by making it appear brighter and younger, thanks to the release of oxytocin, beta-endorphins, and similar anti-inflammatory molecules. Consider it one of the health benefits of sex.
You’re increasing the ‘fitness’ of your sperm
When looking specifically at masturbation on folx with penises, self-stimulation has its perks. The quality of sperm is drastically improved thanks to regularly expelling the old cells and replacing them with new, younger sperm cells. For couples hoping to conceive, this can be the difference between getting pregnant and having to try time and time again.
It’s an interesting sex fact that can be banked on!
Your pelvic floor will have a mini workout
In terms of female masturbation, there are also sex-specific benefits to be reaped. With increased blood flow to the vagina, the pelvic floor — which is critical to supporting the bladder and uterus — gets a solid workout, thanks to the contracting muscles.
Some added perks include strengthening your bum and inner thighs, relief of menstrual cramps, and reducing menopause’s uncomfortable side effects.
We guess there are benefits of watching porn (and masturbating along with it).
There you have it. The answer to the age-old question: Is masturbation good for you?
If there’s one thing we hope you take from this article, it’s that masturbating should not be demonized by society. This simple (and pleasurable) practise of self-love and self-care is an incredible way to get to know your body better while simultaneously feeling better physically, becoming more sex-positive, and relieving stress in a fun and safe way.
Just remember to find the right spot to unwind in and clean your sex toys after use, if you choose to use them!
Would you agree that masturbation is good for you? Is this a topic that you feel comfortable discussing openly with other people? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
