10 reasons why masturbation is good for you

Masturbation, solo sex, self-pleasure… whatever you want to call it, we all know that it’s fantastic. But did you know that it’s also really healthy for you? Not like you need a reason to masturbate – but let’s discuss 10 reasons why masturbation is good for you.

#1 Work-out

Your blood starts to flow faster and your pupils dilate. Your breathing speeds up and glistening droplets of sweat start to drip from your body. No, you’re not doing a killer work-out. You’re in bed! Masturbation is a form of physical exercise, without really exerting yourself! How incredible is that?! It comes as no surprise that this is very healthy for you. So, yes… exercising more is a great resolution, but so is masturbating more. Put that on your bucket list.

“Masturbation is a form of physical exercise, without really exerting yourself!”

#2 Sweet dreams

Masturbation not only releases endorphins, it also helps you release the stress and tension of your day. You’ve probably noticed that after a hot session (including orgasm), you often sleep like a baby. If there’s someone next to you, you might ‘have’ to cuddle or chat a bit first, but if you’re alone, you can simply go straight to dreamland after your climax.

#3 Immunity booster

A German study has shown that your immune system is activated in the first 45 minutes after an orgasm or extreme arousal. Are you feeling a bit under the weather? Is the flu epidemic around the corner? Get into bed for an immune system boost! Vitamin C? We’ll go for Vitamin Me Time.

Also read: The 6 best masturbation techniques for women

#4 A free date

Dating is fun, very fun. But it also costs a lot of money! You know what’s totally free? Self-pleasure! Well… it’s free if you use your hands. If you use a toy, of course, you’ll have a one-off expense of your choosing.

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  Ioba - OhMyG G-Spot Vibrator - White
  Ioba.Toys
  £94.18 £42.81
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  Curvy 2+ Pink
  Satisfyer
  £59.93 £33.39

#5 You can control your climax

Some people can come very easily or quickly. And sometimes, that’s not very useful. However, you can practice this by using a special masturbation technique. This technique is called edging, because you keep looking for the edge of your orgasm. In this way, you can control it more and more. You bring yourself to a climax, but just before you come, you stop, let the excitement subside a little, and then continue again.

#6 You get to know your body

Self-knowledge is key when it comes to a good sex life. By experimenting with yourself, you know exactly what you like and how you prefer to have sex. That’s why solo sex is a great way to feel better about sex with a partner.

Also read: This is how you choose the best vibrator for the perfect orgasm

#7 Safe sex to the max

Sex with a partner means you need to think about so many things! Contraception… STI protection… Your partner’s needs… But when you have solo sex, you don’t have to think about anything at all. Care-free enjoyment!

#8 You literally cannot get enough of it

In the morning, in the evening, in the middle of the night, during your lunch break. You can masturbate wherever you want, whenever you want! And isn’t that wonderful? You don’t have to wait for your partner to come home, and you never feel rejected because your hand (or your toy) is always there for you.

Also read: The 6 best masturbation techniques for men

#9 A great way to fight boredom

You know the feeling – it’s Sunday, you’ve just woken up. You’ve got nothing to do, and it’s still a bit early to get up. What do you do? Exactly, you play with yourself! Even if you’re lying on the sofa and there’s nothing on the telly, masturbating is a great way to relieve boredom. Everyone has had at least one day where they masturbated excessively, simply because they had nothing else to do.

#10 The final reason: there’s no reason not to do it

Yes, that’s all we can and need to say about it.

If you had to choose between solo sex and sex with a partner… which would you pick?