![]() Go on and flick your bean, spank your monkey, whatever you want to call it! I promise it won’t make you lose your vision (or experience any other bizarre side effect), and you might just find yourself feeling a lot less stressed out. Masturbation comes with a whopping 0% chance of contracting STDs or getting pregnant! Those who find themselves unable to relax during sex with a partner, because of the possible risks, can let themselves go solo. You can avoid these dangers all together by having sex with yourself. Sexual intercourse and oral sex come along with a slew of risks like unwanted pregnancy or STDs. Reap the benefits of sex without the risks.įor many people, sex can be more anxiety inducing than it is pleasurable. Get your mind off your pain by indulging in a solo sex session and you might find yourself free of pain, and in a zen state of mind. These are the same chemicals that are released after a long exercise session or… eating some dark chocolate. They interact with the opiate receptors in your brain to alter your perception of pain. Masturbation resulting in orgasm can release chemicals called endorphins, which have pain killing properties. Physical pain can really be a nuisance and add onto your stress levels. Bonus: getting a good night’s sleep boosts your libido. ![]() I’ll never forget one of my previous roommates who said lovingly of her Hitachi magic wand, “That thing has put me to sleep many a night!” We all know sleep deprivation is no good for stress, so before you turn to sleeping pills, why not turn to masturbation - with or without the help of a magic wand? An orgasm can act like a sedative to help you wind down after a long, stressful day and tire you out for bed, because climaxing releases hormones like prolactin and oxytocin, which get you nice and sleepy. Take our free mental health test You’ll sleep better Touching yourself and climaxing can boost these chemicals and, in result, help you feel more at peace. Cortisol is a main stress hormone, and is usually present in high levels in stressed out people. On top of that, the hormone oxytocin, which is released during orgasm, lowers cortisol levels. Simply put, dopamine makes you feel good and puts you in a better mood. Masturbation causes dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure, to be released into your body. Not convinced yet? Here are some ways masturbation helps you calm down. If you’re not already masturbating regularly, you might want to add it into your routine (Ugh! What a horrible chore!) Aside from making you feel great, masturbation is great tool for de-stressing. In fact, the mental health benefits of masturbation are so bountiful that I’d go so far as to claim masturbation is self-care. While it’s likely that the concept of masturbation was a source of stress when you were younger (because when you’re 11 it’s easy to believe masturbation can, indeed make you go blind), solo sex is great for your health. ![]() The following is intended for readers 18+
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