The Health Benefits of Masturbation

Solo Sex is Deeply Satisfying

It is absolute taboo to think that the girl sitting next to you in the coffee shop isn’t thinking about a little bit of self-indulgence, a little bit of the old finger massage, that little bit of solo slap and tickle… According to a national study, 95% of men and about 89% of woman all masturbate. So stop feeling bashful and shy. Even dolphins like to slink behind the coral on their own from time to time for a bit of solo click and whistle. And tell me, do they look stressed and unhappy?

The benefits of masturbation are so plentiful that it’s a surprising that medical companies don’t endorse regular sessions! A points-back system for the perfect solo O if you would… Seriously though, masturbation promotes a healthy sex life, does wonders when it comes to intimacy, helps your body reach orgasm easily and ultimately gives you a better understanding of your own body and what makes it happy. It goes without saying that people who are comfortable with their own bodies have substantially more satisfying relations in the bedroom.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Healthy Heart: Women will be pleased to learn that regular masturbation will lower risks of type two diabetes and will improve the health of their hearts which ultimately reduces the risks associated with coronary heart disease.

Healthy Mind: Releasing all that stress and tension will help you sleep much better at night, thanks to a hormone called Dopamine. Known as the “feel good” hormone, Dopamine levels increase just before climax which means that post orgasm, Ocytocin, the “calm and happy” hormone kicks in, leaving us feeling all warm and fuzzy and ready to slip into blissful rest.

Healthy Boys & Girls: Masturbation doesn’t only benefit men in reducing the risk of prostate cancer, it can also reduce cervical infections in woman since orgasms open the cervix. Masturbation also helps relieve urinary tract infections!

Healthy Workout: Whilst women hang onto their blissful orgasm, their nethers get a work out of their own. There is a rush of blood to the clitoris and muscle tone, heart beat and heavy breathing all go up. In this moment, the uterus also rises from the pelvic floor increasing good muscle tension. A work out has never felt this good!

Emotional Benefits: Sex makes us feel good and masturbation will help us shake those blues. Dopamine and epinephrine levels are increased during masturbation. These two hormones will help kick depression to the curb. Woman, being the sensitive and emotional creatures that they are, benefit greatly from a satisfying sex life because the positive emotive balance transfers to the other aspects of their lives. Let’s be honest, with the chaos of daily life, masturbation being the predominantly solo sport that it is, gives you an opportunity for a bit of “me time”. Taking time out for you does help ease emotional stress.

Masturbation doesn’t have to be a solo sport; it can really strengthen your sexual relationship with your significant other. Few couples have identical needs or the same sex drive and masturbation can really be the way to meet each other half way. It’s a perfect learning opportunity, watching your partner pleasure themselves will give insight into what makes your lovers toes curl. Ultimately sharing masturbation with your partner will strengthen communication, particularly on the subject of sex.

Masturbation is just another way to show ourselves some love and nurturing on both a physical and emotional level. It has the potential to improve the way we feel about ourselves. Knowing how to bring yourself pleasure brings about both self-fulfilment and self-confidence. At Matilda's we have an extensive collection of vibrators and female toys for the ladies, masturbation toys for the boys and plenty of couples sex toys. Grab some goodies and get going!