Did you know doctors actually recommend that people masturbate on a regular basis? Even if you have a dedicated partner, you may find that beating the meat can actually be beneficial to you.
On this page, we are going to focus on the 7 ways masturbation improves sexual health and your performance in bed. However, bear in mind that it can have benefits beyond these e.g. regular masturbation can reduce the symptoms of insomnia, and can even help to combat some of the symptoms of depression.
Helps You To Last Longer During Sex
We won't know if you remember, but a few decades ago, a movie called 'There's Something About Mary', starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, was released.
In this movie, one of the minor plotlines is that it is important to 'beat your meat' before you have sex simply because it helps to clear out the ol' pipes. It works.
Study after study has shown that those who masturbate regularly tend to last longer in bed. Not only do they not have this load of sexual tension that needs to be released, but they can learn to regulate and control when they are about to orgasm. This can make it a lot easier to bring themselves back from the edge.
Reduces Risk Of Prostate Cancer
This is probably one of the main reasons why we encourage you to masturbate regularly.
Studies have shown that men who masturbate or have sex regularly have a drastically reduced chance of suffering from prostate cancer later on in their lives.
We don't know about you, but anything that can potentially reduce your risk of cancer is a great thing in our books!
Can Enhance Sex With a Partner
Some people find that regular masturbation helps to improve your sex life a little bit.
While there haven't really been any studies that look into this, anecdotal evidence shows that those who regularly masturbate tend to get more out of sex. Everything just feels a little bit better.
We can't possibly tell you why this happens. It may be because somebody understands their needs and likes a little bit better (more on that in a short while), or it may be teaching you how to feel pleasure mentally or physically.
Either way, regular masturbation helps to forge a connection with your partner. Sex ends up feeling better for the both of you.
Can Make Your Penis Harder
Toss those penis enhancement pills to one side.
Studies have shown that males that regularly masturbate tend to end up with harder penises.
Again, there doesn't seem to be much discussion about why this happens. It has been theorized that you are just giving the system a bit of a tune-up. However, other people seem to suggest that your body 'learns' how to regulate that blood flow to your penis.
Although let's be honest, you probably aren't too fussed about why you are getting those bigger, stronger erections. All you really care about is that you have a stronger erection. Your partner is probably only going to care about this too. It makes sex feel a whole lot better.
Regular masturbation is not a cure for erectile dysfunction. If you are suffering from erectile dysfunction, then it is still important that you visit your doctor every so often. They will be able to provide a treatment plan.
Still, in the meantime, you can masturbate a bit more regularly. There is evidence that regular masturbation can drastically reduce the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. You may not be able to give yourself a boner each and every time you have sex, but regular masturbation certainly will improve your odds.
Reduce Premature Ejaculation
Regular masturbation is often part of the treatment plan for premature ejaculation.
There are a variety of different exercises that you can utilize when you are dealing with premature ejaculation, and regular masturbation allows you to test these out when you are not in the bedroom.
Basically, think of that regular masturbation as a sort of training for the muscles in your groin. You will learn to have much more control over when you orgasm.
Yes. We know that we talked earlier about how masturbation can help you to last longer in bed. Dealing with premature ejaculation isn't just about helping you to last longer. Ity is about helping you to last some actual time in bed. More than a couple of seconds.
We are sure that you can find plenty of guides online that will teach you the exact exercises that you need to use if you want to eliminate premature ejaculation. Although, once again, make sure that you visit a doctor if this seems to be a regular problem for you. There could be an underlying cause that needs to be dealt with.
Helps You To Understand Your Body Better
Finally, masturbating regularly helps you to learn your body a little bit better. This applies to both men and women.
When you are touching yourself, you will get a feel for what you like, and what doesn't turn you on. You could even imagine a few situations and see what gets you going more than others.
This is information that you could pass on to your partner. This means that when you do get beyond that solo masturbation, you will be able to have a ton more fun when you hop into bed.
Final Thoughts
Masturbation isn't just for fun. It can play a massive role in improving your overall sexual health.
The best part is that you don't actually have to work for these health benefits. Well, most of them. Outside of dealing with chronic premature ejaculation, all of the other health benefits will come naturally whenever you beat off your sausage (or flick that bean).
Masturbate regularly, and we can assure you that your sex life will improve. You will be healthier. The sex that you have will end up feeling a whole lot better. Once or twice per day will do.