Masturbation is just normal activity, safe way to explore your body gives pleasure, it provides mental and physical rejuvenation and refreshment, also release built-up sexual tension. International Masturbation Day or National Masturbation Day is celebrated on May 28 of every year to protect and celebrate the right to masturbation.
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Masturbation Day 2020: How Masturbation Affect Your Health: Side Effects and Benefits?
Masturbation Side Effects
There are actually no physically harmful side effects of masturbation, But excessive masturbation can seriously affect your relationships and your life. Other than that, masturbation is a fun, normal, and healthy act. However, some people may feel guilty after masturbation, have problems with chronic masturbation.
Guilt About Masturbation
Some people may feel guilty about masturbating, caused by the mythical perception that masturbation is wrong, due to cultural, spiritual, or religious beliefs. Such people believe that self-pleasure is "dirty" and "shameful.". In fact, masturbation is neither wrong nor immoral. Who feels this as guilt can speak with someone you trust, can be comforting and helps to avoid misunderstandings and why you feel this way. If necessary, the services of therapists in Sexual Health will also be beneficial.
Masturbation Addiction
There is a risk of addiction in those who love masturbation too much, those people spend more time for masturbating to skip other activities such as:
- Plans with friends or family
- Important social events
- Work or school
- Chores or daily activities
People who have masturbation addiction are more likely to suffer physical harm and loss of relationships, too much masturbation may interrupt your work or studies. It can affect your love and friendships because you will refrain from making time for them or spending time with them. If you feel that you have an addiction to masturbation, you should talk to your doctor and find ways to reduce the severity of the addiction. You could also reduce this addiction by yourself, replace your time of masturbation with other activities such as:
- Go out for a walk
- Share time with friends or relatives
- Share time with lovers
- Get involved in outside games
- Spend time in writing, reading, and music.
- Focus on learning
- Make the gym workout a habit
How does masturbation affect sex?
For women who have sexual problems with their partner, masturbation arousing stimulation, sensitivity, and increase sexual desire. Studies have shown that women and men who use vibrators during sex has been increasing sexual excitement and can have increased lubrication.
Masturbation Health Benefits.
As a healthy sexual activity, Masturbation has many benefits for your physical and mental health. It helps you to:
- Relax
- Feel pleasure
- Relieve built-up stress
- Release sexual tension
- Boost your mood
- Relieve cramps
- Have better sex
- Better understand your wants and needs
- Sleep better
Despite the possibility of addiction, there are no harmful side effects. Masturbating may have many benefits for your mind and body. Masturbation is a healthy, natural, and safe way to practice self-care and improve your health.
Enjoy this free pleasure without having to be shy, hesitant, or guilty. If you experience any difficulties, feel free to speak with your doctor or trusted person immediately about the negative feelings you have.
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