Masturbation is Good for Your Health
Female masturbation, believe it or not, is still somewhat of a taboo topic. Considering all the benefits, you would think societal norms would catch up versus holding back this intimate topic. Masturbation is a completely healthy and normal activity for both men and women to participate in and plays a vital role in sexual development. Better yet, it’s completely harmless!
So, dim the lights, light up a few candles, slip into bed and remove any shame or doubt you have when it comes to masturbation when it can give you these 8 amazing benefits.
#1 Release Sexual Tension
Perhaps you’re an individual who has chosen not to have sex or you’re going through a dry spell, masturbation is a great tactic to satisfy your libido. We don’t recommend anyone getting to the point of sexual frustration, so relax, and masturbate your tension away.
#2 Reduce Stress
Everybody deserves to have less stress in their everyday lives and masturbation is one act that can help with that. Similar to a delicious glass of wine or reading a book, masturbation can help you relax and unwind from a stressful day.
#3 Sleep Better
Similar to #1 in relieving sexual tension, masturbation relieves both physical and emotional tension and exhaustion all over the body, allowing you to fall asleep much quicker. When you feel more relaxed and calmer before bed, sleep comes much easier.
#4 Improve Your Self-Esteem & Body Image
You’ve likely heard the saying, your body is a temple, so treat it well! You live with your body your entire life and masturbation will help you to explore the ins and outs of your sensual side. When you increase the awareness of your anatomy and how to pleasure it, you naturally grow more confident in the body you’re in.
#5 Relieve Menstrual Cramps & Muscle Tension
Menstrual cramps can sometimes cripple women to the point where they don’t want to move at all. While scientific research is limited on this particular benefit, masturbating naturally releases muscle tension in the body. This release can help ease tightness in your abdomen during your period leading to sweet relief.
#6 It Makes You Happier & Can Improve Your Sex Life
Orgasms can create a natural high and improve your mood with the release of endorphins dopamine and oxytocin. When you participate in masturbation, you are actively learning more about your body and explore what truly makes you feel good. Understanding what makes your body feel good gives you more confidence and ammunition to be more vocal with partners in bed. Once you figure out what makes you feel good, communicate that with your partner for more enjoyable sex.
#7 It Feels Amazing
Ok… this may not be a direct health benefit, but we had to include this. Masturbation should not be a timid act, but one that builds confidence and inner happiness. With the release of endorphins that create a natural high, your body, mind, and spirit are instantly lifted with orgasm.
#8 There Are No Downsides
Masturbation has absolutely no adverse effects on you. You can’t catch anything from masturbating, you’re not going to get pregnant, and it sure as hell isn’t going to make you sick. It is one of the best methods out there to feel good and you can do it as many times throughout the day that you can handle. Just be careful to not do it so often, that you’re impacting your daily life.
As you’ve read, masturbation is good for your health. At Like A Kitten, we are looking to empower and promote female sexuality through our variety of gift boxes that include self-pleasuring toys, lubricants, and more. Shop our store and give your self some much need self-love.