The Healthy Benefits of Masturbation

Let me start by saying this: masturbating is not just for men. In fact, everybody should masturbate. 

Masturbation not only feels really, really (really) good, it also has some awesome health benefits! It’s a normal, enjoyable experience that can also provide you with effects of stress relief, intimacy connection, and a feeling of being in-tune with your own body. Whether you masturbate any chance you get or are thinking about trying it out for the first time, you can definitely consider this a practice of self-care and self-exploration. So, it’s time to put the taboo subject of women and masturbation to rest and learn about the various benefits that can have resounding positive effects on your own life.

Masturbation can…

#1 Help you learn more about your body 

Gaining intimate knowledge of your own body can be an incredibly empowering experience. Your body should be your best friend, after all it’s going to be your foundation for your entire life. Masturbation opens up your emotional, mental, and physical senses to all kinds of pleasure. Some people think that women who use vibrators to pleasure themselves will have a hard time orgasming with their partner, but experts say that masturbation is actually one of the best ways to figure out what you like in bed, and subsequently, how to guide your sexual partners to give you exactly what you need to achieve the big O.

#2 Help you sleep better

You know that amazing feeling after sex when all you want to do is roll over and close your eyes? Well, there’s a reason for that. Orgasms physically and emotionally relieve tension, which allows you to fall asleep quicker. Which leads to my next point… 

#3 Help to reduce stress

There’s nothing like that natural high you get when you orgasm and you didn’t have to rely on a partner to get there. Why? Because masturbation causes dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure, to be released into your body. Simply put, dopamine makes you feel good and puts you in a better mood. On top of that the hormone oxytocin, which is released during orgasm, can lower your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a main stress hormone, and is usually present in high levels in stressed out people (so basically everyone living through 2020). Having orgasms can boost these chemicals and, in result, help you feel more at peace.

#4 Help aid your health

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet fitting in a regular exercise regime to combat this is easier said than done. Luckily, self-stimulation is a great way to get your blood flowing! In fact, several studies suggest that women who experience more orgasms, alone or with a partner, are less susceptible to heart disease and type-2 diabetes. 

#5 Help ease bodily aches and pains

Your pain tolerance goes up while experiencing orgasm and since masturbation increases blood flow, it can help to counteract any aches and pains. Masturbation has even been linked to relieving period cramps. So forget the heating pads and Midol – bring out the vibrators. In a particularly pleasurable solo session, your period pains may very well vanish. This is also true for those of you who experience consistent headaches!

#6 Help you feel safe in your pleasure

Unless you start to feel that masturbating is negatively impacting other aspects of your life (such as relationships with friends or family), it’s one of the safest ways to satisfy your sexual needs. So whether you’re going through a dry spell or simply want to indulge in some alone time, masturbation is one of the best ways to get the job done in a safe space of your choosing.

Next stop: masturbation station 

Overall, it’s safe to say that masturbation has absolutely zero negative effects on your health. You can’t catch anything, you can’t get pregnant, and you’re not going to get sick. If you’re looking for a way to take the first steps on your pleasure journey, a stop at masturbation station is one of the best feel good options with zero negative repercussions. It’s really a no brainer!