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5 Great Reasons Why You Should Be Masturbating More Often

Masturbation is a normal, healthy part of any sexual person’s intimate life, and this is the case whether they’re in a relationship or not.

By Chris DeePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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If you’re like most people, you’ve likely been masturbating your entire life, and with good reason. Masturbation is a normal, healthy part of any sexual person’s intimate life, and this is the case whether they’re in a relationship or not. And thankfully, an increasingly open-minded society means there’s less of a stigma attached to enjoying a good solo session than there used to be.

But did you ever consider the possibility that masturbation may be more than just a fun way to pass the time or relieve some sexual tension? It’s incredibly good for your health, self-esteem, and relationships with other people. Here are a few examples of how.

1. It keeps your sexual response system sharp.

Although most people don’t think of a reliable erection or a well-toned pelvic floor as a “use it or lose it” type of advantage, it’s probably time they started. Muscle tone loss and circulation decline are standard parts of the aging process to some extent. That means so are problems like erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and arousal issues.

However, your solo sessions can really take the edge off such things. Regular masturbation, especially to the point of orgasm, helps encourage optimal circulation, improve muscle tone, and keep your entire sexual response system functioning smoothly.

2. It makes you better in bed.

Masturbation is more than just a great way to blow off some steam when you feel that familiar urge coming on. Taking a focused approach to it can make you better at satisfying a partner when it’s time to get down and dirty with someone else.

For instance, men can strategically use masturbation to last longer in bed. They can train themselves to go the distance with practice and dedication, especially if they do it with sex toys that accurately mimic the feel of an authentic experience. Options like realistic sex dolls can even take the guesswork out of mastering difficult positions and other techniques.

Regular masturbation is excellent for a woman’s bedroom game, as well. Getting to know her body on her own or with toys helps her learn more about how her body responds to different types of touch – information she can pass on to her lover for both their benefits. Frequent orgasms also help tone the pelvic floor, making a woman feel tighter and leading to more powerful orgasms.

3. It helps you live longer.

Although most people don’t think of sexual activity as exercise, it totally is, including masturbation. According to research, the more orgasms you have per month – self-induced or otherwise – the lower your likelihood of untimely mortality.

  • Sex and orgasms are great for your heart, significantly lowering your risk of heart attack or stroke.
  • Orgasms help boost your immune system, making it easier for your body to fight off or recover from a variety of diseases.
  • There’s even research out there to suggest having more orgasms lowers your risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Plus, any sexual activity, masturbation included, helps you burn excess calories, stay in shape, and take care of your body in every way. It enables you to sleep better, too, and who couldn’t stand to be getting a good night’s sleep a little more often?

4. It improves your mental and emotional health.

Although there’s something to be said for great sex with a partner, everyone needs an outlet for their personal fantasies, as well. Masturbation can help provide that outlet. Fantasizing is great for your imagination, mind, mood, and emotions. In addition, it gives you a chance to be good to yourself while getting away from it all for a little while.

And masturbating regularly, especially to explore your pet fantasies, can help keep you creative as far as your partnered sex life goes, too. So, grab your favorite toy, reach for the lube, and let your imagination run wild.

5. It can bring you closer to your partner.

A little self-service isn’t just a fun way to spend some alone time. Engaging in a little mutual masturbation with your partner can be a red-hot way to turn up the temperature in the bedroom between you two, as well. You can touch each other as part of foreplay or touch yourselves while you watch one another.

Masturbating with your partner boosts intimacy, as you’re each seeing a very personal side of the other person – a real turn-on if ever there was one. It also teaches you a lot about the other person – how they really like to be touched, how they navigate their own body, and so forth.

Not that you needed a good excuse to engage in a little self-service action a little more often, but they’re out there if you’re looking for some. Masturbation is truly good for you, so go ahead and indulge.

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