5 Surprising Health Benefits of Masturbation Everyone Should Know

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.