Masturbation: Myths and Facts

Masturbation—the stroking of one’s genitalia and other erogenous zones to elicit sexual pleasure—has several taboos linked to it despite being a relatively natural bodily function. This natural sexual activity has given rise to a slew of beliefs that discourage individuals from participating in this sort of self-indulgence.

This article looks at the devastating effects of masturbating and over comes the myths regarding masturbation. It also takes time to present some of the issues that can be expected regarding the health benefits of masturbating.

Myth 1: Masturbation lead to erectile dysfunction

Fact: The technical term for a man being unable to get an erection, or get one that is satisfactorily rigid for intercourse is erectile dysfunction. The symptoms are manifold and the treatment is unproblematic; it is noteworthy to state that masturbation does not cause erectile dysfunction. The key thing when one jerks off frequently, is that he or she becomes used to the sensation of his or her hand or a certain kind of feeling. Partly for this reason, it may be difficult for you to orgasm with your spouse.

Myth 2: It will make you blind

Fact: Most of the masturbation myths including this myth are originated from a time when people believed that sex was only meant for producing offspring. Researches on this have not pointed out that masturbation can lead to blindness of a person. Rather, these researches have shown that people who masturbate four times a day or more for years, have no disorders – not even blindness, which some temporary hold up as a result of masturbation.

Myth 3: It is possible to masturbate too much A common misperception is that there is no upper limit for how often a person can self pleasure.

Fact: Masturbation should be ceased if it hinders you from doing usual activities, if the process is quite painful mentally or physically, if it estranges you from your spouse, or if it inhibits you from having an orgasm from the stimuli offered by the partner. Otherwise, it might be different in different persons and might arrive to a frequency of masturbation. So, you have nothing to worry about if you masturbate of several times a day provided you live a healthy and pleasant life.

Myth 4: Women Don’t masturbate

Fact: According to studies, women masturbate almost as much as males. The difference is that women are less outspoken than males. Even though most women masturbate on a daily basis, they opt to lie when approached with the subject.

Myth 5: Masturbation has no health benefits

Fact: Better sleep, lower stress and tension, fewer headaches, enhanced attention, increased self-esteem, a more youthful look, and improved fitness are all health advantages of masturbation. There are also special sexual health advantages for women, particularly elderly women, such as reduced vaginal dryness and soreness during sex. Aside from that, daily masturbation promotes men’s fitness and young look.

Myth 6: People who are in relationship don’t masturbate

Fact: Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity that you may indulge in whether you’re single or in a relationship to fulfill your sexual cravings. Masturbation is a fairly widespread practice, according to studies; around 92% of males and 62% of women masturbate. Masturbation is sometimes done by couples as part of their sexual activity.