With the pandemic situation of COVID-19 that the world is currently experiencing, the number of people practicing self-pleasure at home has increased. Thanks to recommendations for social distancing and forced quarantine, many have chosen to masturbate to let off steam and satisfy themselves. A sexual practice that allows to enjoy all the benefits of sex but avoiding possible contagion derived from common sexual and erotic encounters.
The month of masturbation and quarantine
May is especially dedicated to masturbation. Why? Because of Dr. Joycelyn Elders. An African-American woman with a great career in medicine and who became the second woman in charge of the U.S. health service, she defended at a U.N. AIDS conference in 1994 that sexual self-satisfaction was something natural and that it had to be taught, increasing sex education.
This stance attracted attention at the time because there were many prejudices and taboos at the time. These were other ways of thinking and they have evolved a lot until now. But, in spite of having to leave office, it was enough for a year later. In 1995, thanks to a well-known brand of erotic toys, the 7th of May began to be celebrated as the world day of this practice. Soon extended to the whole month to celebrate masturbation due to its success.
Pleasure vs. taboo
When it comes to sexual pleasure, it is a very broad term. There is much written about tastes, fantasies, fetishes, practices, postures, etc. Unfortunately, when it comes to putting it into practice it is very differentiated by sexes socially, each one adopting a role generally. In men, in society it is more naturalized, however women have always found it harder to admit it out loud.
Although there are more and more women who live their sexuality freely and without taboos, there are still some who do not practice self-knowledge. Even years ago there was an associated “disease” typical of women known as hysteria. It was a nervous and anxious condition that affected the emotional state. The best treatment at the time was to increase sexual encounters. There is even a British film with the same name, Hysteria, which tells the story of the great invention of the vibrator.
Nowadays, and especially during quarantine, more and more people masturbate. So many hours at home, in the end the ideas of things that can be done are gone. The accessibility of erotic content online, the availability of buying erotic toys, the uncertainty of the COVID-19…
A situation that has favoured masturbation and self-knowledge of one’s body. Where to stimulate better, how certain movements feel, which parts are more sensitive… Discovering what and how to enjoy more is very important when it comes to giving and receiving more lasting and intense pleasure. A way to experience a lot of fun and satisfaction in the solitude of quarantine.
Benefits of Masturbation
Alone or accompanied, with the hand, with the mouth, with the feet playing with the Foot fetish, or with some sexual toy (vibrators, dildos, clitoral suction, lubricants, penis massagers…) in a spicy video call or to send a personalized video. Whatever the reason, it can be done in many ways and places such as with the shower jet. But are you aware of the advantages of masturbation?
On the one hand, it helps to reduce anxiety and stress from day to day. This is very important at this time. Certain hormones which produces greater relaxation are released in the process. This, together with the physical exercise it involves, especially of the pelvic floor, helps to provide a better and deeper rest.
On the other hand, it helps to avoid illness because it strengthens the immune system. It also reduces infections such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- unwanted pregnancies
- and now the Coronavirus.
It is also important to highlight that it helps to improve some dysfunctions such as anorgasmia or lack of sexual appetite. Especially now, that they have changed all the routines. Also reduced the freedom and the possibilities of meeting or having intimacy with the partner or with some escort physically.
There are many more benefits to masturbation. For example, the increase of self-esteem, the stimulation of imagination or even the improvement of the skin. A very beneficial practice for everyone which can be enjoyed peacefully from home . An experience to test one’s own limits of pleasure. You only need to get comfortable, be calm and have some privacy to start and try it. No pressure or expectations, just touch, taste, feel and enjoy.