Bashing the bishop, slapping the salami, 5 knuckle shuffle… whatever you call the act in question it’s not just for pleasure; it’s really good for you! Why don’t you try it with one of our live sex cam girls!
From stress relief to heart health, there are a whole lot of health reasons why you should be giving yourself a treat…
How’s that for some good news?! See below for our top nine:
- Improves circulation and heart health
Getting your blood pumping is a great way to keep your arteries and tissues functioning to a tee. It’s basically the most fun form of exercise we can think of… anyone tempted to skip the gym?
- Relieves stress
Getting all hot and bothered, kick starts your endorphins and hence promotes relaxation and helps you to forget the stresses and strains of the day!
- Helps you have better sex
For women, masturbating means they’ll be more likely to reach orgasm; according to recent research of those who regularly fail to reach orgasm, 91% of them don’t masturbate. For guys, masturbating regularly makes you last longer; giving yourself some ‘me time’ a couple of hours before a date and you’ll definitely have more control!
Moreover, regular solo sessions will mean you get better at holding off on orgasms. You can try timing yourself and trying to go for longer each time – you’ll be a stroke master in no time!
- It prevents cancer
According to a recent Australian study, ejaculating more than five times per week, you are less likely to develop prostate cancer; now if you have a partner then great, otherwise you’ll have to take matters into your own hands…
The science behind this? Disease causing toxins often get caught up in your urogenital tract – so by masturbating to ejaculation you’ll be flushing these out.
- It makes you harder
Ageing leads to loss of muscle tone, and this applies to every type of muscle… regularly masturbating is a work out for your muscles ‘down there’ and your pelvic floor – this not only ‘keeps the angle of your dangle perky’ (according to sexologist Gloria Brame, Ph.D.) it also helps to prevent erectile dysfunction and incontinence.
- It boosts immunity
Every time you ‘flick the bean’ your body releases cortisol, aka the stress hormone. Now although it isn’t a good idea to have a lot of this rushing around your body a lot of the time, in small doses it can help to support your immune system meaning you’ll be happier and healthier in the long run. Cortisol also kick-starts the production of anti-bodies which will aid in being ready to ward off a germ attack!
- Boosts mood
Masturbating is fun (just ask our adult phone sex babe Raven!) – Not as fun as sex granted – but there’s a reason it’s such a popular activity! A solo session leads to orgasm, which leads to endorphins being released leaving you happy and relaxed – what’s not to like?!
- Helps sleep
The most popular time for a solo session is reportedly when you’re alone in bed just before you’re going to sleep. This is partly due to the fact that people go to bed unwilling to sleep just yet and it’s something to do, and partly because it is also relaxing! As aforementioned, endorphins and stress releasing hormones are released every time you orgasm, allowing you to leave behind the stresses and strains of the day and leaving you relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep.
