Is masturbation right? According to my own experience, masturbation has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages-
1- Whenever you feel the need for intercourse or ejaculation, you can masturbate yourself without the help of a partner and experience immense pleasure.
2- Masturbation daily does not cause any kind of weakness in the body because it can be done without any effort and in this too, the pleasure is the same as done with the cooperation of two partners.
3- People do not have the desire to commit rape or unnatural sex because they enjoy it automatically, due to which they do not need anyone else.
4- Masturbation helps in increasing the sexual power of the penis and the person’s experience and tolerance.
Disadvantages-
1- Masturbation more than once a day leads to loss of immunity in the body.
2- Allergies or skin diseases start spreading rapidly in the body and mostly its effect is seen in the form of pimples on the face. (Don’t assume that someone masturbates by seeing pimples on his face, but yes, 50% of people get pimples on their face due to masturbation and nocturnal emission.)
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Masturbation is normal, and it can be a healthy way to learn about your body. In fact, it is the safest way to get sexual pleasure – there is no risk of pregnancy or STD.
You may have heard some crazy things about masturbation being bad for you, like it makes your hair grow in weird places; it causes infertility; it shrinks your genitals; or that once you start masturbating you’ll become addicted to it. None of this is true. Masturbation isn’t unhealthy or bad for you at all. Masturbation can actually be good for your health, mentally and physically. And it’s the safest sex around – there’s no risk of getting pregnant or getting an STD.
When you have an orgasm, your body releases endorphins, which are hormones that block pain and make you feel good. The good feelings that come with orgasms happen whether you’re masturbating or having sex.
Plenty of research has shown the health benefits of masturbation. Masturbation can:
Release sexual tension
Reduce stress
Help you sleep better
Improve your self-esteem and body image
Help treat sexual problems
Relieve menstrual cramps and muscle tension
Strengthen muscle tone in your pelvic and anal areas
Masturbation also helps you figure out what you like sexually. Where do you want to be touched? How much pressure feels good? How fast or slow? Learning how to have orgasms on your own can make it easier to have one with a partner, because you can tell or show them what feels good. And when you’re comfortable talking about sex, your body, and your partner, you’re more likely to feel comfortable protecting yourself from STDs and unwanted pregnancy.
How much masturbation is too much?
Some people masturbate frequently — every day, or more than once a day. Some people masturbate once a week, once every few weeks, or just from time to time. Some people never masturbate, and that’s okay. All of these are perfectly normal.
Masturbation only becomes “too much” when it gets in the way of your job, your responsibilities, or your social life. If this is a problem for you, you may want to talk to a counselor or therapist.
Some people learn in childhood that masturbation is wrong or bad, so they feel guilty about doing it. If you feel this way, try to remember that most people masturbate. It’s perfectly normal, and there’s nothing wrong with it. If you have trouble overcoming guilty feelings, talking to a counselor or therapist may help.
Masturbation does not have any harmful side effects. However, some people may feel guilty about masturbating or have problems with chronic masturbation.
Masturbation and Guilt
Some people may feel guilty about masturbating because of cultural, spiritual, or religious beliefs.
Masturbation is neither wrong nor immoral, but you may still hear messages that self-pleasure is “dirty” and “shameful.”
If you feel guilty about masturbating, talk to someone you trust about why you feel that way and how you can move past that guilt. A therapist who specializes in sexual health can be a good resource.
Masturbation addiction
Some people can and do develop a masturbation addiction. If you are spending too much time masturbating because of masturbation, you may be spending too much time masturbating:
Skip your chores or daily activities
Miss work or school
Cancel plans with friends or family
Miss important social events
Masturbation addiction can harm your relationships and other parts of your life. Masturbating too much can disrupt your work or studies, leading to decreased productivity.
It can also harm your romantic relationships and friendships, as you don’t spend as much time with your loved ones as you used to, or pay attention to their needs.
If you are concerned that you may have a masturbation addiction, talk to your doctor or counselor about ways to cut down on masturbation.
Talk therapy can help you manage your addiction. You can also cut down by replacing masturbation with other activities. The next time you feel the urge to masturbate, try:
Going for a run
Writing in a journal
Spending time with friends
Going for a walk
Does masturbation decrease sexual sensitivity?
For women who have sexual dysfunction, increased stimulation — including masturbation — may help increase sexual desire and sensitivity.
In fact, two 2009 studies found that vibrator use among women and men was linked to increased desire, arousal, and overall sexual function. According to the studies, women also reported increased lubrication, while men reported better erectile function.
Masturbation can affect sensitivity during sex for men because of their technique. Research has shown that gripping the penis too tightly during masturbation can decrease sensation.
Sexual health experts recommend changing your technique during masturbation to restore sensitivity levels during sex.
Benefits of Masturbation
Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity. It has many benefits for your physical and mental health.
There are limited studies on the benefits of masturbation, but there are studies on orgasm and arousal.
Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that sexual stimulation, including stimulation through masturbation, can help you:
Relieve built-up stress
Sleep better
Boost your mood
Relax
Feel happier
Relieve cramps
Release sexual tension
Have better sex
Better understand your own desires and needs
Couples can also mutually masturbate to explore different desires, as well as avoid pregnancy. Self-pleasure also helps you prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Masturbation and prostate cancer
Some research suggests that regular ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, although doctors aren’t exactly sure why.
A 2016 study found that men who ejaculated at least 21 times a month reduced their risk of prostate cancer by about 20 percent. A 2003 study discovered a similar link between frequent ejaculation and a reduced risk of prostate cancer.
However, there is no evidence that regular ejaculation protects against advanced prostate cancer.
Masturbation During Pregnancy
Some pregnant women experience an increased sexual desire due to hormone changes during pregnancy. Masturbation is a safe way to relieve sexual tension during pregnancy.
Self-pleasure may also help ease pregnancy symptoms, such as lower back pain. You may feel mild, irregular cramps, or Braxton-Hicks contractions during and after intercourse.
They should fade. If the contractions do not disappear and become more painful and frequent, contact your doctor immediately.
Masturbation may not be safe for women with high-risk pregnancies. This is because orgasms may increase your chances of preterm labor.
Masturbation is a healthy, natural, and safe way to practice self-care and improve your health.
Masturbating can have many benefits for your mind and body. Despite the potential for addiction, there are no harmful side effects.
Feel free to enjoy self-pleasure without guilt or shame. Talk to a therapist or someone you trust about any negative feelings you have.
Benefits of Masturbation for Women
1. Masturbation can help strengthen your pelvic floor.
Yes, jacking off can really jack you off—or more specifically, your pelvic floor. “An orgasm creates a series of muscle contractions in the pelvic floor,” Holly Richmond, PhD, LMFT, somatic psychologist, certified sex therapist, and K-Y partner, tells MBG. “So essentially, orgasm is like a mini workout for your pelvic floor,” she says.
This diamond-shaped group of internal muscles works together to support our pelvic organs, including the vagina, uterus, bladder, and intestines. If the pelvic floor muscles are weak, these organs can literally fall out of place, a condition called prolapse. Weak pelvic floor muscles are associated with urinary and bowel incontinence (for example, every time you sneeze), lower back and pelvic floor pain, discomfort during penetrative sex for vulva owners, and constipation. Masturbation won’t cure these things, but it’s a great way to help prevent pelvic floor weakness.
2. Masturbation can help dull pain.
Got a headache? Feeling sore from your last CrossFit workout? Try masturbating. “Masturbation may have pain-relieving benefits because having an orgasm releases dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters in the body,” Swetha Pai, M.D., urologist and Love Wellness advisor, tells MBG. In fact, a classic study conducted by renowned sexologist Beverly Whipple, Ph.D., R.N., found that vaginal stimulation can actually increase someone’s pain tolerance threshold by more than 40%. Pretty impressive.
The endorphin and hormone release isn’t going to heal an injury like a torn muscle, broken bone, or other serious medical problem, but it can help reduce your pain sensitivity.
3. It can also help with period cramps.
Biologically speaking, when you get your period, you’re losing something called the endometrial lining. Sometimes the uterus (which is a muscle) contracts to help with this process, which can result in some uncomfortable cramps. But those aforementioned feel-good neurotransmitters (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin) you get from masturbating? Richmond says he’s struggled against period cramps quite a bit.
4. Masturbating relieves stress.
During your last pleasurable sexual experience (with or without a partner) you probably weren’t thinking about your never-ending to-do list or an upcoming presentation. “Sexual pleasure forces us to tune into our body’s responses to pleasure rather than living in our heads, where it’s easy to get preoccupied and stressed,” says Richmond. And masturbation definitely counts as sexual pleasure.
If the solo session includes an orgasm, there are additional stress-busting benefits. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that orgasming releases oxytocin, which Pai says reduces cortisol levels in the body. And when cortisol levels are low, so are feelings of stress.
5. Masturbation can make you happy.
“Masturbating in itself—with or without an orgasm—can make you happy,” says Richmond. Seriously. “Masturbation activates parts of the brain that are responsible for pleasure, like the hypothalamus and thalamus, while also reducing parts of the brain that are responsible for fear and anxiety, like the lateral orbitofrontal cortex.”
If you do have an orgasm, a 2016 study says masturbation can increase the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and oxytocin, which have been repeatedly linked to increased pleasure and mood regulation. So, if you find yourself smiling more after improving your solo sex life, don’t be alarmed. That’s your orgasm talking.
6. Masturbating can increase your libido.
Masturbating makes you want more sex—not less. “Sex begets sex,” Richmond explains. Meaning, the more sex someone has, the hungrier they are for it. “Humans love doing things that make them feel good (yes, it’s almost as simple as that), and because of the surge of dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin we get during sex (whether it’s solo or partnered), sex feels good.”
This perk is especially notable for vulva owners who struggle to get turned on. In fact, according to Pai, “masturbation is routinely used as part of a treatment plan for vulva owners with sexual dysfunction and a low sex drive.”
7. Masturbating improves sleep.
Having an orgasm before bed can help you fall asleep faster, says Rebecca Alvarez Story, M.A., sexologist and founder of intimate care marketplace Bloomy. In general, self-soothing calms the mind, which is a necessary component to hitting the hay. And if you have an orgasm, there’s a release of oxytocin, which has been shown to promote sleep, she says.
Beyond just making you sleepy, polishing your pearls or pole can promote deep sleep. Story explains: “Norepinephrine and serotonin, which are released during orgasm, help your body get into your REM cycles better, which makes your sleep more restful.” In fact, a 2019 study found that more than half of people who masturbated before bed and had an orgasm reported better sleep quality.
8. But it can also make you feel more energetic.
Not everyone feels sleepy after masturbating. According to Story, some people find that masturbating gives them a boost of energy. The only way to find out if it does it for you? Trial and error. “If you get a hit of energy after having an orgasm, a quick morning orgasm is a great way to refresh the day,” she says. Climax, then coffee, anyone?
9. Masturbation can help improve your skin.
We’ve all heard about the post-orgasm glow. The beauty benefits of sex are real, and these apply to masturbation, too. But the skin-boosting benefits go beyond the sex flush: A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that having an orgasm increases your body’s estrogen levels, which can contribute to healthier-looking skin (and hair!).
“Masturbation reduces stress levels, which can reduce some of the body’s stressors like overproduction of sweat and acne,” says Pai. “So a regular masturbation practice can actually clear up one’s skin.” And hey, a visit with your vibe is a lot more fun than a trip to the dermatologist.
10. It can even count as a workout.
Or at least an active recovery workout. “Research shows that sex burns a decent number of calories,” says Rachel Needle, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist in West Palm Beach, Florida. Currently, there’s no research on how many calories solo sex burns. But a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS One found that men burn 4.2 calories per minute and women burn 3.1 calories per minute during partnered sex.
Depending on how much you’re bumping and grinding during your solo sesh, Needle says the calories burned during masturbation are likely similar. “It’s an aerobic workout.”
11. It may improve cognitive function.
In a 2017 study published in the Journal of Gerontology, researchers had 73 people over the age of 50 complete a cognitive assessment and a questionnaire about how often they got it on (solo or with a partner). And what did they find? That those who had sex more often scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests than those who scored less frequently.
12. You get to know your body better.
Masturbation is a way to get in touch with your body and learn what turns you on. Most people don’t really know what types of touch their body enjoys, let alone relay that information to a partner, Costa says. And that’s where masturbation comes in. “Masturbation allows you to figure out what touch, pressure, intensity, and strokes your body responds to,” she explains.
If you have a vulva, she suggests you grab a hand mirror, some lube, and watch yourself touch yourself. “That way you can connect the sensation to the exact part of your vulva,” she says. When you get down there, don’t rush straight to your vagina or vulva. Stroke, squeeze, and massage your inner and outer labia. Massage and apply pressure to your pubic mound. Tap and pinch your clitoral hood. “Really explore the whole vulva,” she says.
If you have a penis, she says, “go beyond just caressing your shaft. Explore the pleasure potential of your stroking, tapping, squeezing, applying pressure to your balls, perineum, anus, and head, and find what feels good.”
13. It can lead to more pleasurable partnered play.
We wish our partners could instinctively know where our “it” spots are, but, spoiler alert: That’s not realistic! “You can’t expect your partner to be a mind reader of your body,” Costa says. “You need to communicate to them what feels good!”
By masturbating, you can learn exactly what makes you feel good sexually. You can then take this information back to your partner. “Not only will you know how to pleasure yourself better, but you’ll be able to teach it to your partner,” Story says. “It’s a win-win!”
14. You can feel more confident.
“Masturbation is essential for developing self-awareness, body-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence,” Richmond says. Obviously, this translates to the bedroom. But she adds, “In my practice, I’ve seen this confidence carry outside of the bedroom as well.”
Costa agrees, “I’ve seen a regular masturbation practice give someone confidence they never had before, to ask someone out, and more.”
Yes, masturbation is actually pretty powerful.
What are the side effects of masturbation that anyone has experienced?
♻️Sex and Body Development♻️
I myself suffer from diseases caused by it.
Today I want to tell you that if a person at the age of 14 has sex with a girl two-three times a year (without masturbation)
then his physical and mental development takes place at a very fast pace. By doing this, his body develops more than that of a celibate person. This is the reason that people of countries like America, Britain are taller and broader than our country.
Celibacy => But the physical development of a celibate person is normal. The person who was fat or thin before marriage will remain the same even after marriage. Although some people become fat even after marriage. One characteristic of a celibate person is that he remains virile even in old age. He is able to have sex even at this age.
Masturbation => A person who masturbates always has sex problems. And the one who does it more, understand that he has dug his own grave. He has put himself in hell.
However, the side effects of masturbation depend on two things —
1. Age
2. Physical ability
Let us understand this now, if a person masturbates at a young age of 12-16 years and is also thin, then it will have a very harmful effect on the nerves of his genitals. Because that organ is still soft. The younger the age at which he masturbates, the more severe are its side effects. People who do this get about 20 types of diseases in their body and these diseases attack the body simultaneously. This disease is more deadly than cancer, there is a cure for cancer but not for this. Only Ayurvedic treatment is for this. Only 30% out of 100 people are cured. In the end, 70% people are not cured.
Diseases caused by masturbation —
1. Weakness
2. Tiredness
3. Pain in the whole body
4. Sadness on the face
5. Burning and pain in urination
6. Curvature of the penis
7. Heaviness in the head
8. Insanity
9. Constipation, gas, indigestion
10. Finally suicide
Yes, suicide because he gets tired of getting treatment but does not get relief and he cannot bear the pain caused by these diseases. That is why he commits suicide.
Is there any physical or mental harm after semen is released from the body?
Everything has its limits, whether it is food or any work. If the limit is exceeded, everything causes harm, but this is the case with semen. If you release more semen then there will be harm. If it happens once a week or 15 days then it happens sometimes but if you have made it a daily routine to release semen by masturbating two to four times then it will cause a lot of harm to you. I am telling you what will be the harm, your legs and waist will become weak, your stomach will be upset.
After some time your hair will start falling and after some time your eyesight will become weak and your face glow will disappear. You will not be able to have sex, you will be afraid of your own wife, and your mind will become very weak. You will not feel like working, you will remain lazy, you will feel hotter, your body will feel dull, and all these weaknesses will be there. When semen is released more than the limit.