Masturbation: Is it healthy?

Masturbation is the process where one get sexual pleasures by touching their genitals and other sensitive areas that gives pleasure. It can be done on your own or even with someone else, you don’t need a partner for it. It is just another type of sex and varies from person to person.

Secretion of Dopamine and Oxytocin hormones increase when a female masturbates.

BENIFITS OF MASTURBATION:-

• Relieves built-up stress.
•  Better sleep.
• Boosts mood.
• Prevents anxiety and depression.
• Relaxation.
• Pleasure and enjoyment.
• Relieves cramps.
• Releases sexual tension
• Improve self-esteem.
• Helps to have better sex and understand wants.

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IS IT HEALTHY?

There are certain myths that masturbation causes infertility, dehydration, it changes in the size of the penis, it decreases sperm count, causes erectile dysfunction and, low libido which is completely false.

Masturbation is harmless and has no side effects as such yet some people end up feeling guilty after masturbating. Hence, it is overall a healthy and safe process.

MASTURBATION DURING PERIODS:-

Most of the females are aroused to masturbate during periods so as to relieve their period cramps and it is completely safe and healthy according to the doctors. It is suggested to remove period products such as tampons before putting any toy into the vagina because there is a risk of the tampon being pushed too deep into the vagina along with its string.

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MASTURBATION DURING PREGNANCY:-

Most doctors say that masturbating during pregnancy is actually safe and that it can even provide health benefits, such as lowering stress and promoting blood flow. There is no risk to the baby. Hence, it is completely safe. It is safe to use sex toys, as long as they are clean. It further increases blood flow and relieves stress.

MASTURBATION DURING BREASTFEEDING:-

Many females feel turned on while breastfeeding but do not speak about it. Many parents struggle during the initial years of parenting that especially goes apt for mothers. Feeding triggers hormones which leads to the arousal of sexual desires. Masturbating is normal and completely safe in this phase as well. It not only relieves stress but also helps you to love your postpartum body. Remember, there is nothing to worry about as it is not a stigma.

However, side effects experienced by women include increased Braxton-Hicks contractions following an orgasm followed by cramps, similar to period cramps. Though these are mild and there is nothing to worry about.

Nevertheless, the clinical consultation is mandatory as a precaution before taking any step. Ask the Gytree’s experts anything about sex and Intimacy.

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