{"id":1465,"date":"2020-06-15T13:16:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T03:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/?p=1465"},"modified":"2020-06-15T13:18:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T03:18:05","slug":"why-self-love-is-the-ultimate-form-of-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/why-self-love-is-the-ultimate-form-of-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Self-Love is The Ultimate Form of Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of self-care, you might envision candles, chocolate or a hot bath. While all these things can be a great way to enjoy some \u2018me\u2019 time, we think there\u2019s one very important activity missing from this lift: masturbation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoying some solo time in the bedroom can do wonders for your physical and mental wellbeing. Here\u2019s why we think you should add some self-love to your self-care routine\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It helps relieve stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that masturbation is one of the best ways to relieve tension? Spending a little time with yourself in the bedroom can release endorphins that help to relax your body and mind. Even without orgasm, the pleasure you feel from some self-love time can have effects that last for hours. Not only can this help you feel better after a hard day at work, but research has shown that it can help you enjoy a deeper, higher quality sleep. Considering that stress is a major health issue for people all over the world, we\u2019d say this is a pretty good solution. Speaking of health, that leads us to our next point\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong><strong>It\u2019s great for your health<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/how-masturbation-can-improve-your-health-during-isolation\/\">our previous blogs<\/a>, masturbation has a range of different mental and physical health benefits. Research has suggested that it can improve your immune system, improve your sleep, lower your blood pressure and even decrease your risk of heart disease. Head on over to our previous post to learn more about why masturbating is great for your health, just like a kale salad or a morning jog (but way more fun).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It can help you feel more confident<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who feels a little insecure with your sexuality, masturbation is a great way to develop more confidence. Besides feeling incredible, enjoying solo intimacy can help you become more comfortable with your body. In fact, most women experience their first orgasm while masturbating, which is an empowering experience in and of itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, getting to know your body more intimately through the use of sex toys and other techniques can help you feel more confident when being intimate with other partners. Understanding what feels good (and what doesn\u2019t) and what turns you on (and what <em>really<\/em> doesn\u2019t) is important to developing healthy and enjoyable sexual experiences. In short, what you learn through masturbation can help you feel more confident in your relationships and your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It can alleviate pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you have a sore back or a splitting headache, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/vibrators.htm\">reaching for your vibrator<\/a> before you grab the Panadol. Studies have shown that masturbation can relieve pain, even when we don\u2019t orgasm. This can be particularly helpful if you suffer through period cramps every month. While we\u2019re masturbating, our pain threshold goes up, which means we won\u2019t feel as uncomfortable during or after some self-love time. And if you\u2019re worried about making a mess, try one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/waterproof-power-stud-g.html\">waterproof shower vibrators<\/a> for easy cleaning. You can thank us later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of self-care, you might envision candles, chocolate or a hot bath. While all these things can be a great way to enjoy some \u2018me\u2019 time, we think there\u2019s one very important activity missing from this lift: masturbation. Enjoying some solo time in the bedroom can do wonders for your physical and mental &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/why-self-love-is-the-ultimate-form-of-self-care\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why Self-Love is The Ultimate Form of Self-Care<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1465"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1472,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465\/revisions\/1472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}