Why Masturbation is a Crucial Part of Your Sexual Health

Did you ever hear the saying "if you masturbate, you'll go blind"? Well, it's obviously not true. On the contrary, masturbation has been shown to improve you're overall health, so it's important to integrate it into your sexual habits. 

We masturbate to take pleasure in more than just the plain act of sex, and we sometimes do it with the help of a sex toy or personal lubricant.

Moreover, we do it both alone and with partners. But let’s see how masturbation benefits your health and why it is an essential part of your sexual habits.

Masturbation for Better Sleep

Regular masturbation can reduce stress by calming the central nervous system. It gives us better sleep as a result. 

We should no longer get angry with our partner if he or she falls asleep shortly after sex. Although we think our partner got bored, it’s only his or her brain feeling relaxed after the intimate moments. Plus, nap time boosts cognitive functioning and improves our reaction time.

After orgasm, men usually experience an automatic drop in blood sugar and fall into a state of instant relaxation. While it is generally easier for them to fall asleep, the state of tranquility in women is much longer-lasting but equally effective. 

Masturbation is, one of the best natural remedies for insomnia. Many people resort to masturbation after a chaotic day because it calms them down and helps them fall asleep. 

Including masturbation as a part of your sexual habits has many health benefits. It helps release the levels of dopamine in the body, which is the highest during the climax. After orgasm, your body releases two more hormones: oxytocin and endorphin - which cause people to feel a calming sensation.

Masturbation Increases Happiness

You probably already know that after an orgasm, you feel happier, but it gets even better in the long-term. You will generally be much happier once you start masturbating regularly. That doesn't mean that you have to get up early every morning to do it but instead find a little time for yourself in the day to masturbate. It will cause your hormones to change significantly and make you happier overall.

When oxytocin is released in the body, it helps release endorphins. They are like natural opiates, so sex, and especially an orgasm, become extremely potent analgesics that increase our pain threshold.

The best part is that incorporating masturbation in your sexual habits it releases up to five times more oxytocin just before orgasm because it creates and stimulates it. 

Moreover, regular masturbation can also boost your self-esteem. You then transfer that positive energy to the bedroom during sex with your partner. 

Masturbation + Your Sexual Habits = Libido Growth

If you are stuck in a dull routine and you have no willpower to have sex, regular masturbation can increase your need for sex. Not only will you be reminded of how good it feels, but by regularly practicing it, you will change the way your body responds to stimuli and grow your libido.

Masturbation promotes sex. The more you practice it and even with yourself, the more you will want to do it again and again. Masturbation encourages your body to produce higher amounts of “feel-good” hormones we already mentioned. You will feel better and your body - but also your mind - will no longer want to give up sex.

You Will Be Less Sick

Sexual habits with frequent masturbation means less illness. During sex, more precisely during orgasm, our body releases Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) hormone, which turns into testosterone and estradiol. The promotion of these hormones leads to the strengthening of our immune system, stimulates bone growth, improves skin health, and can even strengthen our muscles.

Also, you can reduce your chances of getting heart disease. As our blood supply is restored, our blood cells, organs, and muscles are filled with fresh oxygen and hormones, and as we remove old blood supplies from the body, we also discard harmful substances that may otherwise cause disease. 

Lastly, masturbation helps women to prevent cervical infections but also has beneficial effects on urinary tract infections. Moreover, it reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men.

Do You Think Masturbation is an Essential Element of Your Sexual Habits?

If sexual habits include masturbating regularly, you’re one step closer to being healthier, to sleep better, and to be happy. In case your partner avoids masturbating as often, you can advise him or her to practice it more often. 

People who masturbate regularly are usually more open to many aspects of sexual health, which is why they are more thoughtful about their sexual preferences. Hundreds, if not thousands, of couples’ sexual health can improve after both partners begin masturbating more regularly. 

It makes you and your partner aware of the fact that sexual habits are a crucial part of your relationship and that intimacy is equally important to either one of you. 

Lastly, mutual masturbation, which is also a good idea - is a habit that can be incredibly sexy and satisfying for both.

So, are you going to start devoting more time for yourself after this, or are you already doing it? 

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