We all know that masturbation feels great – but did you know that it can have some pretty amazing benefits to your health, as well? It might sound too good to be true, but masturbation really can improve your mental and physical wellbeing in a number of ways.
In case you need some convincing, we’ve done the research into how masturbation can improve your health. Here’s what you need to know:
It enhances your mood
Ever wondered why you feel so great after you finish masturbating? On top of the pleasure you feel in the moment, masturbation actually releases endorphins that can elevate your mood for the next several hours. These feel-good chemicals in your brain are released when we do things that bring us physical or emotional joy – and, let’s face it, a solo-session with your favourite toy ticks both of those boxes.
It can improve your sleep
As isolation continues, many people are finding that getting a good night’s rest is becoming more and more difficult. The good news? You guessed it – masturbation can help you enjoy better sleep, too. Those happy little chemicals we mentioned earlier not only make us feel great, but they can help us fall into a deeper, more restful sleep. In fact, one study even found that 65% of participants noticed improvements to their sleep when they had an orgasm right before bed. If that’s not a reason to keep your vibrator handy in your bedside drawer, we don’t know what is.
It can lower your stress levels
It’s no secret that most of us are dealing with far more stress and uncertainty than usual during this time. And while masturbation isn’t going to solve your problems, it can provide a little bit of relief from time to time. Having an orgasm is known to lower our stress levels and make us feel calmer in the hours after we have sex or indulge in some self-pleasure. So, the next time you feel stressed about that phone meeting or are overwhelmed by the news, you know what to do…
It improves your skin
Ever heard of the post-sex glow? Well, it’s a real thing that happens to men and women once they orgasm – meaning even the solo-players can benefit from it. When you masturbate or have sex, you increase the rate at which blood flows through your body. As more and more blood cells reach your face and your blood vessels begin to dilate, you’ll get that flushed, glowing look that we all know and love. Even better? This is said to increase the production of collagen in your skin, which prevents wrinkles. If you ask us, that sounds like much more fun than using an expensive face cream every night.
Find your new favourite sex toy
Now that you know all the reasons why self-pleasure is a must during isolation, we suggest you check out our recent blog where we list the must-have sex toys for couples and singles.
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