One of the worst things you could ever go through is sexual frustration. Sometimes , you may not have a partner but you feel the urgent need to get off. However, a few times, people are faced with the limitation of culture as well as religion when it comes to self pleasure.
What exactly is masturbation?
This is the act of one inducing self pleasure by the act of touching their genitals.
Masturbation and culture.
Since way back, society has groomed us to believe that masturbation is wrong and it only has negative effects on us. We have been raised to believe that self pleasure is a taboo and it has only negative aspects associated with it. This is not always true however.
What does religion say about masturbation?
The biggest condemnation of self pleasure actually has a religious stem. According to religion, masturbation is as terrible of a sin as murder is! People usually associate it with spiritual attacks and spiritual wives or husbands(if you have not heard of this, you probably have not been raised Christian)
What then are the misconceptions surrounding masturbation?
Masturbation causes erectile dysfunction.
Many people happen to believe that erectile dysfunction is caused by Masturbation. This has not been scientifically proven! What really happens is that when you masturbate repeatedly, you become used to your own touch or to a certain kind of sensation. As a result, you may find it difficult to have orgasms with your partner as they may not know your body as much as you know it!
People in relationships do not masturbate.
This is FALSE. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, masturbation is a healthy sexual activity that you can engage in to fulfill your sexual desires.
It causes infertility.
Pleasuring yourself does not reduce your chances of getting pregnant or getting someone else pregnant. The only way masturbation can lead to infertility is if partners who share sex toys do not keep them clean and pass on STDs through them.
Masturbation harms your genitals.
(Bombastic side eye!) sex organs are designed to withstand friction and hence are very tough organs. The maximum damage that can be caused by masturbation is a little chafing of which using lubricants can prevent this from occurring. (There is no way your telling me your hands could be that rough!)
Mind-blowing health benefits of Masturbation
Eliminates period cramps.
Ladies would know this better. Biologically speaking, when you get your period, you're shedding your endometrial lining. Sometimes the uterus contracts to help this process along, which can result in some pretty uncomfortable cramps. But when you masturbate, you release the feel good neurotransmitters (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin). They do wonders when it comes to healing period cramps( it is not a coincidence that women are always more horns while undergoing their periods)
Increases sexual urge.
Masturbating can make you want more sex, not less like everyone believes. Meaning, the more one as sex, they more one hungers for it and due to the surge of dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin we get during sex (whether it's solo or partnered), sex feels good.
Helps men last longer in bed.
For men, masturbating before partnered sex can sometimes help you last longer with your partner because it'll take you longer to masturbate the second time around. Of course, this isn't a guarantee for everyone because everybody's bodies are different.
Improves sleep quality.
If you ever feel like insomnia is taking over,, you may not even need pills for inhaling! Having an orgasm before bed can help you fall asleep faster according to research . In general, self-pleasuring quiets the mind, an essential ingredient for hitting the hay. And if you have an orgasm, there's the release of oxytocin, which to promote sleep, she says
A safe practice.
Unlike most partnered forms of sex, masturbating cannot lead to pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. That makes it one of the best forms of safer sex. If you're in a predicament with a partner where other safer sex precautions aren't available, mutual masturbation can be a fun, very hot way to still have a sexual experience with each other that isn't risking anyone's health.
Exploring your body
What could be greater than getting to know your own body? Masturbation is a way to get in touch with your body and learn what turns you on and what does not actually work well for you. Most people actually don't know what types of touch their body enjoys well enough to relay that information to their partner, so that's where masturbating comes in.
In conclusion therefore, let no one stop you from achieving maximum happiness. Feel free to explore and get your fingers moving (wink!)
