Check out these 7 facts about the health benefits of masturbation. If you don't think masturbation can improve your health, you may want to rethink that idea...
1) Releases tension
Masturbation can help release tension, reduce stress, and even induce sleep. It also boosts your immune system by increasing blood flow to the genitals.
Researchers have found that women who masturbate have less risk for yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
2) Reduces anxiety
When you're anxious, your body releases the stress hormone cortisol. Masturbating can lower levels of cortisol. It's a natural form of self-soothing.
Masturbating can help people sleep better by increasing their production of prolactin and oxytocin, hormones that promote relaxation.
3) Prevents depression
Regular masturbation improves your mood and prevents depression. When you orgasm, it releases endorphins that make you feel good.
Research has also shown that men who ejaculate frequently are less likely to develop prostate cancer since the fluid flushes out carcinogens.
4) Reduces risk of prostate cancer
Men who frequently ejaculate, especially in their 20s, may be less likely to develop prostate cancer.
One study found that men who ejaculated at least 21 times a month when they were younger than 50 were less likely to get prostate cancer later on.
5) Relaxes muscles
Masturbating releases tension reduces stress and decreases the risk of prostate cancer. It can also help relieve menstrual cramps and headaches.
Studies have shown that it can also be an effective treatment for depression.
6) Can help with sleep problems
One reason masturbation can help with sleep problems is that it releases feel-good endorphins to help you relax.
Plus, the more you masturbate, the more sex hormones your body produces, leading to a better night's sleep.
7) Promotes better heart health
Masturbating is a natural way to release endorphins, hormones that make us happier. In addition, it can help us sleep better and burn calories.
For men, in particular, the semen produced during masturbation contains nutrients like zinc and calcium that have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
