We all
know that sex is healthy for body and mind. While discussing sexual health,
usually people avoid discussing topics like masturbation in open, as it is
considered as taboo in some communities even today. But the fact is that
masturbation is most natural and safest way of self-pleasure. Recent survey
from medical research has revealed that almost 90% of men masturbate atleast
once in a week. With such a large men’s population engaged in masturbation how
it can be ignored? But, have you ever wondered how masturbation affects our
health.
Before we
move ahead, let us know what exactly is masturbation? & is it really good
for health?
Masturbation is defined as the act of sexual stimulation of genitals or sex organ to the point of orgasm.
The
answer is yes, masturbation is healthy and has significant benefits says
sexologist at Australian Sexual Health Research Institute. Moreover it is safe
and harmless too. Now what are the health benefits of masturbation?
Here are surprising health benefits of
masturbation, let’s have a look at them
1. Natural Sedative & Sleep Aid
Masturbation involves releasing of endorphins,
a hormone secreted by body which relaxes the body,
relieves stress and thus work as
sedative of calm smooth sleep. Also rigorous masturbation is tiring
this eventually results in sound
sleep.
2. Help to Prevent Cancer
You heard it
right, masturbation help to prevent prostate cancer and other health risks,
also it is found
to be
helpful in preventing type 2 diabetes too.
3. Help to Boost Immunity &
Stress Buster
Ejaculation increases level of
cortisol which improves immunity, also it result in release of dopamine
which induces the release of
epinephrine resulting in increased blood circulation, breathing and
Metabolism. It releases mood
enhancing serotin which help to fight stress and depression and relaxes
mind.
4. Strengthen Muscles and Make You
Harder
Masturbation strengthens pelvic muscles
and help to prevent problems like erectile dysfunction,
Prostate complications and much
more which help you to have better sex.
5. Natural Solution for Headaches and
Migraines
During masturbation the body
releases endorphins which relieves stress and act as antidote for migraines
and headache, also it helps to
burn calorie. A single masturbation session is good exercise and burns lots
of calories.
In
short, masturbation really helps men to improve sexual health and undoubtedly
have several benefits. But there are some precautions which need to be taken
while enjoying the self-love & pleasure. Regular masturbation really helps
to have better sex life and health.
