Things to consider



There’s a lot of conflicting information — including some myths and rumors — about whether masturbation is bad for you.

Know this: Whether you masturbate is up to you and only you.

If you do, rest assured that doing so won’t cause any physical harm. And if you don’t, there’s no harm, no foul, for you either.

Here’s what you need to know.

Masturbating releases hormones

Masturbation causes your body to release a number of hormones. These hormones include:

Dopamine. This is one of the “happiness hormones” that’s related to your brain’s reward system.

Endorphins. The body’s natural pain reliever, endorphins also have de-stressing and mood-boosting effects.

Oxytocin. This hormone is often called the love hormone and is associated with social bonding.

Testosterone. This hormone is released during sex to improve stamina and arousal. It’s also released when you have sexual fantasies, according to a 2011 studyTrusted Source.

Prolactin. A hormone that plays an important role in lactation, prolactin also influences your mood and immune system.

Masturbating can cause you to release healthy amounts of the above hormones, which is why it can positively affect your mood and physical health.

This affects your mood

Dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin are all called “happiness hormones” associated with stress reduction, bonding, and relaxation.

Sometimes, masturbating can help you feel a little better when your mood is low.

As well as your focus and concentration

You might have heard of “post-nut clarity” — a situation where your brain suddenly feels focused after you have an orgasm.

Indeed, many people find that masturbating helps them concentrate better. As such, they might masturbate before working, studying, or taking a test.

There’s no scientific explanation for this, as it hasn’t been studied specifically. However, this sense of clarity and focus might be a result of feeling relaxed and happy after an orgasm.

It can help alleviate stress and anxiety

While oxytocin is commonly known as the “love hormone” and associated with social bonding, it’s also associated with de-stressing and relaxation.

As one 2005 study points out, oxytocin plays an important role in regulating stress and reducing anxiety.

It does this by reducing blood pressure and lowering your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone associated with stress.

So, if you’re hoping to relieve some tension after a tough day at work, masturbating might be a good relaxation technique!

Your ideology or what your conscience tells you after masturbation is what directs your belief towards masturbation. If your conscience tells you its bad and unhealthy, kindly stop. If your conscience tells you its good and healthy, do it but no much because too much of everything is certainly bad. Masturbate when its necessary not whenever you have an erection or have sexual urgue or see ponograhic photo or video.


Thanks for Reading.

Lol..Oh well you didn't talk about the psychological effect it has towards having normal sex with a woman.

KindlyAssist:
Lol..Oh well you didn't talk about the psychological effect it has towards having normal sex with a woman.

Please, tell us

I don't masturbate, neither do I like it or hate it but let's not all the time keep condemning it as if its suicide mission thing.

KindlyAssist:


Chairman i just survived being embarrassed by masturbation due to my over reliance on it and addiction to it, to be honest to you, if you continue to masturbate it will eventually affect your performance with the woman of your life unless you want to be taking drugs to get back your erection from it. I withdrew for months to get it back without viewing porn and any other thing capable of rechaneling my sexual drive or orientation

Please, dont misunderstand my post. I don't masturbate, I have never done it...just read a lot about it both the positive and negative side of it. Whatever has disadvantage, has advantage. Just like am a Christian but I don't condemn someone who chooses to be a pegan, maybe its working for the person. Let's stop all these pretence. There are negative effects of masturbation, there are positive effects of it