How Can Masturbating Benefit You?
Here's a few reasons why masturbating can actually be really good for you!
1. Reduces Stress and Improves Mood
Having an orgasm released endorphins which are neurotransmitters that can help bring about positive feelings. It's similar to the good feeling you get after exercising, meaning you don't have to dedicate hours to the gym to feel a bit more positive
2. Ease Menstrual Cramps
As well as endorphins, you also release oxytocin when you orgasm. Oxytocin acts as a natural pin reliever and can help ease period pain. Although masturbation can help you feel a bit more comfortable on your period, remember that period pains should not be severe enough to disrupt your daily life. If this is the case, speak to your doctor
3. It Can Make Falling Asleep Easier
The mixture of hormones released when you orgasm have a relaxing effect on the body. Masturbating can also take a lot of physical exertion where your muscles tense as you build towards an orgasm. Orgasming releases all of this tension which can then send your body into a meditative and relaxed state ready for a good night's sleep
4. It's a Good Way to Explore Your Sexuality
Masturbating is the perfect way to explore what you like and what turns you on sexually. It's a great opportunity to experiment and discover what parts of your body you like being touch and how. This can then improve your sex life as you can communicate what you like to your partner so they can replicate it for you
5. It Can Improve Your Body Confidence
Getting yourself off and knowing how to make yourself orgasm can be a real confidence boost! Masturbation is the perfect act of self-love and self-care, as your giving yourself the pleasure you deserve instead of finding ways to punish yourself. The confidence and self-satisfaction you can get from masturbation can translate into all aspects of your life!
6. Masturbating Helps Close the Orgasm Gap!
It's a fact that people with penises have more orgasms than vagina-owners. Masturbating not only lets you give yourself orgasms, but also encourages you to tell your partner what it is you like and what gets you off, again increasing the amount of orgasms you have. In short, the more people with vaginas masturbate, the closer we get to decreasing the orgasm gap!