The health benefits of masturbation.
In order to fully reap the health benefits of masturbation, we need to understand what it&39;s about on a deeper level. "I prescribe [selfpleasure] all the time," Dr. Holly shares. "I don&39;t call it masturbation because people tend to think of that as goaloriented, and the goal is usually to have an orgasm. Sexual pleasure isalsogood for us, and that doesn&39;t have to include an orgasm." The bottom line is: Sexual pleasure comes with all sorts of health benefits, orgasm or not. So let&39;s dive in:
1.Masturbation strengthens your pelvic floor.
According to Dr. Holly, selfpleasure helps make ourpelvic floorstronger. And while orgasms aren&39;t necessary, they certainly help. "Orgasms are like a miniworkout for the pelvic floor," she describes. "When we orgasm, there are these microcontractions that help enhance our pelvic floor… This prevents incontinence and makes our orgasms stronger." So the question on everyone&39;s mind: How do we make orgasms easier and frequent?Dame&39;s AerTMis a powerful arousal tool that uses thrilling pulses of air to simulate oral stimulation. Designed to take us all the way, right away, consider this one workout you&39;ll never skip.
2.Selfpleasure boosts your mood.
Most of the benefits that come from sexual pleasure happen as a result of the oxytocin anddopaminereleased by the body. As Dr. Holly describes, these natural chemicals wash our prefrontal cortex and our brainstem, leaving us with an overall sense of wellness. Along with boosting our mood, thePomTMcan help us getinthe mood too. Fitting snugly in the palm of your hand, the Pom offers broad or targeted stimulation for more pleasure, with more ease. With five different intensity and vibration settings, it&39;ll get the dopamine flowing.
3.Orgasms help us sleep better.
"For some of my clients, having an orgasm is something they do at the end of the day that helps them sleep," says Dr. Holly. For many of us, sexual pleasure is something that deescalates the nervous system, leaving us in a state of peace and calm.Studies1show that sexual activity can lead to a release of oxytocin (the cuddle hormone) and prolactin (a hormone that makes us sleepy) while inhibiting cortisol (the stress hormone)—like a neurotransmitter nightcap for better sleep.
4.Selftouch can help promote the health of our skin.
Exfoliate, moisturize, and selfpleasure…your new skin care routine. The hormonal release that happens with sexual pleasure decreases stress, improves our sleep, and promotes relaxation. Add all these benefits up, and you get glowing skin. On top of that, sexual pleasure has been proven toraise estrogen levels2, which can help maintain the youthfulness of our skin. So for the sake of your skin, enjoy extra pleasure with a partner by trying out Dame&39;s famous and bestsellingEvaTM. This wearable clitoral vibrator stays in place during sex to enhance partner play without getting in the way.
5.Masturbation helps us stay present.
We all have the meditation apps and mindfulness books, but we may be forgetting that sexual pleasure is a simple practice to bring us here and now. "To have great sex with ourselves, we do have to be in the present moment, so there is another benefit," Dr. Holly confirms. "When we&39;re taking care of ourselves with our selfpleasure practice…it&39;s going to help us feel more present instead of being in the shame or depression of the past or in the anxiety of the future."
