Historically, masturbation has gotten a bad rap, but a party for one is
still a party. And this is one party you’ll actually feel better after
attending. Masturbation has some awesome health benefits and feels
really really good.
Research shows most women over the age of 18 have masturbated at least
once, but few women do so routinely. According to Indiana University’s
National Survey Of Sexual Health And Behavior, only 7.9 percent of women
between the ages of 25 and 29 masturbate two to three times a week
whereas 23.4 percent of men do. C’mon ladies, we deserve better than
that.
Masturbation is a normal, enjoyable and healthy experience. It’s tin and
masturbation to bed and realize a little menage a moi might be exactly
what you need.
The Huffington Post spoke with Dr. Lauren Streicher, an Associate
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University and
author of Sex Rx: Hormones Health And Your Best Sex Ever, about the
health benefits of masturbation. She said that masturbation can benefit
your health by helping you sleep, relieving stress and simply being more
comfortable with your body. She also noted that, similar to working out
or getting a massage, self-stimulation is a great way for you to relax
both emotionally and physically. Instead of buying an expensive massage,
you can just stay in and give yourself one.
So, dim the lights, burn some candles and hop into bed (or whatever your
routine may be) — it’s time to partake in a little self exploration.
Here are 13 reasons every woman should masturbate on the reg:
1. It makes you happier.
“We
know that pleasure makes people feel good,” Streicher said. It’s really
that simple. Orgasms release the endorphins dopamine and oxytocin,
which can improve your mood and create a natural high. Who needs drugs
when you can make your own?
when you can make your own?
when you can make your own?
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2. It helps you sleep.
There’s a reason most of us feel so sleepy after those toe-curling
climaxes: Orgasms physically and emotionally relieve tension and exhaust
the body, which allow you to fall asleep quicker. “Generally people do
sleep better after masturbating, but very often it’s from feeling
relaxed and satisfied,” Streicher said. Masturbation helps people sleep
the same way reading a book before bed does — you feel calm and relaxed
after.
3. It’s a great way to release sexual tension.
If you’ve chosen to not have sex or are simply going through a dry spell, masturbating is a great way to satisfy your libido.
4. Masturbating can ease body aches and menstrual pain.
“If you have a uterine contraction while self-stimulating and a uterine
contraction can help menstrual blood come out faster… theoretically it’s
going to help with cramps,” Streicher said. While she cautioned that
the research behind this benefit is relatively limited, Streicher said
there’s no reason not to masturbate while on your period: “It’s never a
bad thing and if it seems to help you then go for it.” Either way, it’s
more fun than a heating pad.
5. If you’re in a relationship, it’s a great way to mix things up — and keep you coming back for more.
As Streicher noted, the more sex you have, the more sex you’ll want to
have. It follows that the more you masturbate and become comfortable
being sexual with your own body, the more you’ll want to be sexual with
your partner. “We know that being self-sexual is going to stimulate the
part of the brain that is going to keep your libido alive and well,”
Streicher said.
6. Multiple. Orgasms.
Understanding how your body works helps you know exactly how to pleasure
it. Once, twice, three times — it’s up to you! Climax is often times
only at the end of sex for men, but women can keep going. Why stop at
one?
7. There are no downsides to it.
Masturbation has “absolutely zero negative effects,” Streicher said.
“Nothing bad can happen from doing it — you can’t catch anything, you
can’t get pregnant, you’re not going to get sick. It’s the best thing
out there as far as a feel-good vice that isn’t going to have any
negative repercussions.”
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