Some people are embarrassed because there are many myths out there that masturbation is dirty or shameful. It may seem like no one is doing it, because masturbating is private and people don't usually talk about it.
But the truth is most people masturbate. Men masturbate. Women masturbate. Trans and genderqueer people masturbate. Straight people, gay people, and bisexual people masturbate. People of all ages masturbate. Some people masturbate a few times a day, while others do it once in a while. And some people never masturbate — that's absolutely fine, too.
Many people think that masturbation is only for individuals or people who do not have sex, but that is not at all true. Lots of people masturbate for lots of different reasons no matter what their relationship status is. If your girlfriend or boyfriend masturbates (or needs to masturbate) it's completely normal — it doesn't mean you're not good enough, and it doesn't mean they're not in you.
There are many myths about masturbation. While many of these have been debunked many times, they seem to resurface again and again. Most masturbation claims aren't supported by science. Also, there is no empirical evidence to show masturbation causes any of the potential adverse effects. Masturbation will not cause:
Improved stimulation — like masturbation — can help to increase sexual desire and responsiveness for women who have sexual dysfunctions. In fact, two 2009 studies found that the use of vibrators among women and men was linked to an increase in desire, excitement and sexual function overall. Women also reported increased lubrication, while men reported enhanced erectile function, the studies suggest. Because of their methodology masturbation can affect men's sensitivity during sex. Research has shown that during masturbation too tight a grip on a penis can diminish sensation. Sexual health experts recommend adjusting the masturbation technique to restore the level of sensitivity during sleep.
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