Is masturbation a safe sexual practice? Much has been written and said about the ways and consequences of masturbating. It used to be very frowned upon socially and was a taboo subject, especially for women. There was little information about it, but now things have changed.
Today it is much simpler, with the great accessibility to free erotic content from home and the advance of new technologies. Especially now with the pandemic that has forced everyone to stay at home. This is something natural that comes with curiosity when you see the pleasure it gives with the first touches.
But what is masturbation?
Most believe that this term is limited only to the action of bringing hands or a sex toy to the genitals and performing certain movements. The truth is, this is only partly true. As time goes by, minds open up, creativity and possibilities increase.
Because in the end, it’s all about self-pleasure. So it refers to all those ways of stimulating and provoking pleasure in oneself. Whatever fantasies and fetishes you have, beyond the genitals.
There are a multitude of erogenous zones in the human body, both male and female, with which to experiment and stimulate in different ways.
How much is masturbating too much?
That masturbation has been the cause of some deaths around the world is a fact. For example, a boy in Brazil, after performing it 42 times. However, it was a concern because most experts say it is difficult to do it too much. They recommend 3-5 times a week.
So what’s so dangerous about masturbation? While it is true that you can avoid sexually transmitted diseases and possible unwanted pregnancies. There are still details to take into account in order to masturbate and enjoy it peacefully. For example, those listed below:
- Doing it in your free time and privacy does not have to interfere with your daily routines and tasks. That is, avoid doing it in the street, office, etc.
- It can promote erectile dysfunction in men and problems of sexual desire when excessive masturbation occurs.
- Due to the secretion of dopamine and the feeling of well-being that masturbation produces, it produces addiction. There is even a whole movement in relation to this and it is called NoFap.
- It is a question of safety and hygiene. Above all because of the complements and accessories that are used for self-satisfaction. You have to be careful with some practices that can be dangerous such as erotic self-asphyxiation or stimulation through electric shocks. Also take into account the good cleanliness of the sex toys that are used.
- Possible injuries to the genitals, hands and wrists The most frequent are irritations, inflammations and even friction burns. Good lubrication is important. But other types of damage that can be caused are fractures of the penis and even small bleedings among others.
- Doing so leads to better rest and well-being. The problem is when you want more and use your sleep to do it and you stop sleeping by masturbating.
So, is it good or bad?
The answer is simple and direct, and that masturbation has more good things than bad. It increases wellbeing, helps you rest better, prevents illness, boosts self-esteem, serves as an outlet for stress and anxiety, consumes calories, helps you get to know yourself better, and so on.
It is just that, as with everything, excesses are not good. So, it is important to forget prejudice and shame and explore and test your body’s ability to feel pleasure. Knowing what you enjoy and what you don’t in order to enhance your satisfaction and improve your sexual experiences. It is possible to climax and intensify orgasms.
Even if you have a partner or if you are single, you can do it alone or accompanied, reading an erotic story, by video call with an escort, watching pornography, or just with your imagination, with your own hands or with some specific complement. Whatever the case, touching and masturbating can make a bad day or even a lifetime better. Experience, try and discover a whole new world of pleasure of your own and what to give to any sexual partner. Just the right moves, just the right pressure or a touch in a specific area can spark the passion.
So you better get comfortable, relax and get started and try what works best for you to enjoy is the homage and pampering to yourself that is masturbation. Now that you know the possible dangers and can avoid them… Why wait any longer for the pleasure to begin?