Is Masturbation Harmful?

28 octobre 2025

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Although most of the myths about masturbation have long been debunked, many people, even those who are not religious, still consider it shameful and dangerous to health. However, doctors do not agree with them!

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Although most of the myths about masturbation have long been debunked, many people, even those who are not religious, still consider it shameful and dangerous to health.
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Dr. Jane

Sexologist, Psychologist

Overview

Masturbation brings a person a pleasant feeling and has a number of subtle but proven benefits to the overall condition of the body. Sometimes self-satisfaction can be even healthier than sex as long as it ends in orgasm.

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Reduce stress. Orgasm is an excellent antidepressant thanks to the release of pleasure hormones serotonin and oxytocin. And, in this regard, masturbation is sometimes even better than sexual intercourse with a partner, as it does not require any emotional cost, worries about your own attractiveness, or sexual consistency.

Better sleep. An orgasm before bedtime makes it 30 % easier to fall asleep. Time before bed begins to be associated with pleasure rather than fruitless attempts to fall asleep.

Reduce anxiety levels. Going through life is chaotic and unpredictable, which increases the likelihood of anxiety disorders. Taking control of your body is soothing, and self-satisfaction in this case is one way to realize that everything is in your hands (in every sense).

Prevent diabetes. Studies by Israeli endocrinologists show that regular masturbation reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Like any physical activity, it speeds up the breakdown of glucose and lowers blood sugar levels.

Ease the pain of menstruation. During masturbation, the smooth muscles of the uterus contract, and after orgasm, they relax sharply, which relieves spastic sensations and reduces pain.

Avoid organ prolapse and pelvic varicose veins. Regular masturbation is fitness for all pelvic muscles, which lose elasticity with age, leading to uterine prolapse, partial vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and a number of other unpleasant consequences. In this case, the orgasm does not play the main role: the muscle tension itself is excellent training, and the more often it happens, the more pronounced the effect. Moreover, by systematically accelerating the blood by contraction and relaxation of muscles, you can significantly reduce the risk of varicose veins.

Increase the production of testosterone. This hormone is very important for male health and affects the work of all muscles. Studies have proven that morning masturbation helps keep testosterone at higher levels for 4-5 hours.

Strengthen the heart. Increased breathing, blood flow and muscle work all make the heart work harder, almost like working out in the gym. This helps prevent atherosclerosis, lower blood pressure, and increase cardio resistance.

Debunking Myths

If you still have doubts about masturbation, let's look at some myths from a scientific angle.

Myth: Regular masturbation leads to difficulty achieving orgasmic sex with a partner. Fact: Understanding your body, knowledge of the erogenous zones and the optimal intensity of exposure to them helps improve sex.

Myth: Masturbation can traumatize the genitals. Fact: This is only true if you use inappropriate objects, faulty sex toys, or have poor hygiene.

Myth: Masturbation is addictive. Fact: It is no more addictive than good food or good books. People like to repeat things that give them pleasure, but it is extremely difficult to get an "overdose" of masturbation.

Myth: Masturbation leads to a decreased sensitivity of the genitals. Fact: The irritation of the nerve endings during self-satisfaction occurs for too short a time to cause a decrease in sensitivity. The main thing is to know the measure.

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