Give Yourself a Hand || Self-Pleasure: Is it bad for you?
Self Pleasure and Wellness
People of all backgrounds, genders, and races release built-up sexual tension, and masturbation is a natural, safe way to explore the body. Masturbation is an everyday activity that involves touching the genitals or other sensitive areas of the body for sexual arousal or pleasure.TENGA sexual health and wellness company providing innovative and diverse sexual products focused on design, quality, function, and satisfaction, announced in a 2018 Study from more than 13,000 respondents aged 18-74 across 18 countries that 92% of Men masturbate and 76% of women masturbate. Eighty-Four Percent of Americans Masturbate, but 55% never talk about it despite the 47% of the American population who believe it would benefit society to talk more openly about sexuality.
Benefits of Masturbation
Typically Masturbation is a fun, healthy, and natural act, and despite traditional notions, there are no physically harmful side effects of masturbation. Excessive or compulsive masturbation may be dangerous or lead to other mental health concerns; however, masturbation is a healthy sexual activity and can benefit your physical and psychological health.
There are myths that masturbation will cause things like low libido, infertility, or even cause you to start growing hair in strange places. Still, masturbation is a great way to grow confidence and explore yourself without the risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. Orgasms release endorphins, which are hormones that block pain and make you feel good.
Plenty of research has shown the health benefits of masturbation. Masturbation can:
release built-up stress
sleep better
improve your self-esteem and body image
help relaxation
relieve menstrual cramps and muscle tension
strengthen muscle tone in your pelvic and anal areas
improve self-esteem
How Much is Too Much?
According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, there is no “normal” frequency for masturbation. While some people may masturbate daily, weekly, or monthly, others may choose not to masturbate at all. A lot of the myths and shame surrounding masturbation start when we are young. The idea is that masturbating is wrong or bad, so they feel “guilty” ,”dirty” or “shameful” doing it. It is perfectly natural and 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. There are other ways to relieve stress and tension if you feel that you are masturbating too much next time the urge strikes, try instead to exercise ,spend time in nature or try spending time with friends or even journaling ,all can be a great way to release tension.
Take Away
Maturbation is meant to be be a healthy way to realse sexual tension, stress and explore your self. Ask yourself how you like to orgasm, do you prefer to take your time and go slow or do you feel better when you are able to norgasm frequently and quikly. Taking the time to explore yourself in this way will build confidence inside and outside the bedroom.