The Tea
Like many things with a sensual nature, self-pleasure often gets a bad reputation.
It can be seen as shameful or embarrassing, depending on your upbringing and social circles. But what if we told you that self-pleasure was something beneficial for both your mind and body?
Below we’ll be explaining exactly why the self-pleasure stigma deserves to be broken down.
The Brew
What is self-pleasure?
Self-pleasure is simply a nicer way to say masturbation, or the act of sexually satisfying oneself. This term is often easier to say than ‘masturbation’, which tends to have a negative connotation. Especially for women.
We might see self-pleasure as a shameful act if we come from puritanical or religious backgrounds, or we might see it as sad because we don’t have a partner to engage with.
But the important thing to remember about self-pleasure is that it’s just another form of sex that comes with all the same health benefits. That’s why it’s so important to break the stigma once and for all. Self-pleasure is just a natural part of human nature that can help us out when we want to embrace our sexuality on our own terms. It lets us receive the happiness hormones that sex brings without having to rely on anyone else.
What are the benefits of masturbation?
- It may assist in reducing your risk of prostate cancer
Men who ejaculated more frequently than 21 times per month had a nearly 33% lower risk of prostate cancer than men who only did it four to seven times per month, reported a 2004 study. Researchers showed that males who ejaculated 8 to 12 times per month had a 10% decreased risk of acquiring prostate cancer when compared to the same group of men from 2004.
- It strengthens muscles
Muscle tone naturally deteriorates with age, even down below. Your pelvic floor muscles become stronger through regular intercourse or masturbation, helping you avoid incontinence and erectile issues.
According to Brame, masturbation “keeps the angle of your dangle perky.” This is because your member’s smooth muscle needs to receive oxygen, which it does anytime blood rushes to your member (i.e., when you get an erection). Aim for three to five times per week for best outcomes.
- It increases the duration of your sex
Occasionally, men don’t stay in bed very long simply because they haven’t practiced enough, either with their partners or individually. Regularly engaging in self-pleasure can lengthen your time in bed. Brame advised, “Masturbating one hour before a date will give you more control.”
According to Ava Cadell, Ph.D., founder of the love coaching program at Loveology University, you can practice by timing how long it takes you to climax. If finishing solo often takes you two minutes, try for three the following time, or track how many strokes it takes you to reach your ideal position. The duration and number of strokes in most men can double within a month, according to Cadell.
- It strengthens immunity
According to Jennifer Landa, M.D., a specialist in hormone therapy, ejaculation raises cortisol levels. Cortisol, which typically gets a bad rap as a stress hormone that wreaks havoc, really helps to regulate and sustain your immune system at small levels. She asserted that masturbation can foster the right environment for a strengthened immune system.
In addition, a small 2004 study discovered that men’s levels of white blood cells were greater 45 minutes after experiencing a single orgasm.
- It improves your mood
Dopamine and oxytocin, two feel-good neurochemicals released during masturbation, uplift your mood, increase your sense of fulfillment, and stimulate your brain’s reward pathways. The largest available non-drug dopamine rush is an orgasm, according to Brame.
- It might aid in sleep quality
You can do a variety of things to enhance the quality of your sleep, such as consuming particular foods. Masturbation releases brain chemicals like prolactin, serotonin, and oxytocin, which are all linked to feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
In this case, making a quick visit to Pornhub might be worthwhile if you discover that you’re tossing and turning at night.
- It may prolong your lifespan
A Welsh study of 1000 men over 20 years found that men who experienced two or more orgasms per week died at a rate that was half that of those who experienced fewer orgasms.
- It might improve your skin
An orgasm increases blood flow to the skin by expanding your blood vessels. Some people may experience the post-sex glow, often known as slightly rosy cheeks, as a result of this. What could be better?
- It improves your understanding of your own body
You can assume that you are reasonably comfortable with your anatomy, especially if you started masturbating at a younger age. However, it never hurts to experiment and give yourself a refresher course on what you enjoy and dislike.
- It improves cardiovascular health
You are less likely to have heart attacks and strokes if you have frequent orgasms, contrary to popular opinion. Men who had sex once a month or less had a 45% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than men who had two or more orgasms each week, the Massachusetts Aging Study’s statistics indicate.
Different forms of self-pleasure
Other than stroking your genitalia, there are many other ways to enjoy yourself sexually. You might also experiment with the following sensations:
- Touching all of the regions of your body that make you happy (hair, butt, nipples, etc.)
- Using sex toys or other items to make your body more active
- Applying lubricant or massage oils to yourself wherever it feels comfortable
- Playing with various bodily sensations, such as hot and cold, pleasure and pain, tingling, and softness
- Your own private erotic and sexual space is created by combining your senses and imagination. In addition to bodily arousal, you can also read, watch, or listen to sensual material (such as erotica, pornographic images, or music), or you can imagine yourself in arousing circumstances
The Pour
Moral of the story? Self-pleasure is one of the best little treats you can give to yourself. It might take a while to get over a lifetime of negative connotations associated with it, but it’ll be worth it. And if you’re ever struggling, just remember – self-pleasure is great for your health!
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