INSIGHTS
Studieshas shown that masturbation is linked to men's health in various ways, including prostate health, erectile dysfunction and incontinence, ejaculation issues, sperm motility, mood management, cardiovascular health, immune boost.
Masturbation also has psychological, rational and biological impactin male resulting in ergo-dystonic masturbation.
Myth: Masturbation causes erectile dysfunction
Fact: There are numerous psychological, physical, medical, hormonal, neurological and causes of erectile dysfunction, but masturbation is not one of them.
Myth: Masturbation kills your sex drive
Fact: Masturbation helps men last longer, and it can even make sex with a partner more enjoyable.
Myth: People in relationships don't masturbate.
Fact: Both single people and people in relationships masturbate. Masturbation can enhance sex with partners, both physically and emotionally.
Myth: Men have to masturbate, but women don't.
Fact: Although men and women’s habits vary, both men and women masturbate. Some couples masturbate together as part of their sexual relationship.
Studies
Masturbation also has psychological, rational and biological impact
We have researched and provided the link between masturbation and men's health. These links include prostate health, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence, ejaculation issues, sperm motility, mood management, cardiovascular health, immune boost. Our research through credible journals and websites showed that masturbation was linked to men's health in various ways. We also found that there are common myth associated with masturbation. The NHS UK described male masturbation as the act of stimulating an erect penis by rubbing or moving a hand up and down an erect penis to derive sexual pleasure. Globally, it has been shown that approximately 78 percentage of adults masturbate. In the UK, it is estimated that 96 percent of British men masturbate, while only 78 percent of British women masturbate. The proportion of men who masturbate in the UK is higher compared to both Germany and the US, with 93 percent of German men, and 92 percent of American men masturbating.
LINKS BETWEEN MASTURBATION AND MEN'S HEALTH
Studies have shown that masturbation is linked to men's health in various ways, including prostate health, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence, ejaculation issues, sperm motility, mood management, cardiovascular health, immune boost.
Studies have shown that masturbation is linked to men's health in various ways, including prostate health, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence, ejaculation issues, sperm motility, mood management, cardiovascular health, immune boost.
PROSTATE HEALTH
Evidence suggests that ejaculation achieved either through masturbation or sex may help to lower a man's risk of prostate cancer. It was shown that men aged 20-49 years who frequently ejaculate (as much as 21 times per month) often have reduced chances of developing cancer of the prostate as compared with men who ejaculated just four-to-seven times a month.
Evidence suggests that ejaculation achieved either through masturbation or sex may help to lower a man's risk of prostate cancer. It was shown that men aged 20-49 years who frequently ejaculate (as much as 21 times per month) often have reduced chances of developing cancer of the prostate as compared with men who ejaculated just four-to-seven times a month.
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND INCONTINENCE
Masturbation and ejaculation work through a series ofcontraction forces in the pelvic floor muscles within tubes that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis. The act of masturbation prevents erectile dysfunction and incontinence by building the strength of the pelvic floor muscles. It is also considered a viable sexual alternative practice not only for treating erectile dysfunction, but also as after prostate cancer treatment.
Masturbation and ejaculation work through a series of
MANAGES PREMATURE EJACULATION
Studies have shown that masturbation is a component of the treatment options for premature ejaculation. Therapies that involve activities that engage, squeeze or maneuver the pelvic floor such as through masturbation are successful in the treatment of premature ejaculation and delaying ejaculation.
Studies have shown that masturbation is a component of the treatment options for premature ejaculation. Therapies that involve activities that engage, squeeze or maneuver the pelvic floor such as through masturbation are successful in the treatment of premature ejaculation and delaying ejaculation.
SPERM MOTILITY
Research indicates that frequent male masturbation may not affect fertility or a man's ability to produce sperm. Though when a couple is trying to conceive, there may be a need to limit male masturbation to increase sperm motility and the probability of fertilization.
Research indicates that frequent male masturbation may not affect fertility or a man's ability to produce sperm. Though when a couple is trying to conceive, there may be a need to limit male masturbation to increase sperm motility and the probability of fertilization.
MANAGES STRESS AND DEPRESSION
Masturbation has been attributed to an increase in the release ofendocannabinoids lipids as indicated by studies. These chemicals play an essential role in the changes in mood, appetite reliving of sexual tension, stress. It has also been implicated with the rewarding and pleasurable effects of masturbation. Hence, masturbation results in feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, improved mood, and relaxation. It can also promote sleep; thus, ultimately resulting in long-term beneficial effects on mental health.
Masturbation has been attributed to an increase in the release of
IMMUNITY BOOST
Ejaculation, which can be achieved through masturbation, also increases levels of the cortisol hormone, which can help regulate, maintain and strengthen body immunity.
Ejaculation, which can be achieved through masturbation, also increases levels of the cortisol hormone, which can help regulate, maintain and strengthen body immunity.
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Involvement in sexual relationships has been noted to have an association with better cardiovascular health. Hence, people who are sexually active, including sexual stimulation through masturbation, are at lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, elevated heart rate, heart attack, and general cardiovascular events. Research indicates older men who are sexually active have lower or later risk of cardiovascular disease.
Involvement in sexual relationships has been noted to have an association with better cardiovascular health. Hence, people who are sexually active, including sexual stimulation through masturbation, are at lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, elevated heart rate, heart attack, and general cardiovascular events. Research indicates older men who are sexually active have lower or later risk of cardiovascular disease.
OTHER IMPACTS OF MASTURBATION ON MEN'S HEALTH INCLUDE:
Psychological, relational, and biological impacts such as ego-dystonic masturbation, which is a condition that occurs when masturbation is followed by a sense of guilt, can have an impact on psychological and relational well-being. Guilt may be as a result of religious belief, cultural or personal perceptions.
Psychological, relational, and biological impacts such as ego-dystonic masturbation, which is a condition that occurs when masturbation is followed by a sense of guilt, can have an impact on psychological and relational well-being. Guilt may be as a result of religious belief, cultural or personal perceptions.
THE LINK BETWEEN LACKING INTEREST IN SEX AND MASTURBATION
Recent masturbation has been shown to have a negative impact on males sexual drive. It decreases the sexual interest in men.
Recent masturbation has been shown to have a negative impact on males sexual drive. It decreases the sexual interest in men.
SOME OF THE MOST COMMON MASTURBATION MYTHS
There are some myths about masturbation that many people hold with sincere belief. These are called myths because they are believed as though they are indeed the reality. Some myths and facts are given below.
There are some myths about masturbation that many people hold with sincere belief. These are called myths because they are believed as though they are indeed the reality. Some myths and facts are given below.
Myth: Masturbation causes infertility.
Fact: There are numerous causes of infertility, and it may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception process. Masturbating will not affect a man's ability to produce sperm; hence infertility is not linked to masturbation.
Fact: There are numerous causes of infertility, and it may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception process. Masturbating will not affect a man's ability to produce sperm; hence infertility is not linked to masturbation.
Myth: Masturbation causes erectile dysfunction
Fact: There are numerous psychological, physical, medical, hormonal, neurological and causes of erectile dysfunction, but masturbation is not one of them.
Myth: Masturbation kills your sex drive
Fact: Masturbation helps men last longer, and it can even make sex with a partner more enjoyable.
Myth: People in relationships don't masturbate.
Fact: Both single people and people in relationships masturbate. Masturbation can enhance sex with partners, both physically and emotionally.
Myth: Men have to masturbate, but women don't.
Fact: Although men and women’s habits vary, both men and women masturbate. Some couples masturbate together as part of their sexual relationship.
SOME EFFECTS OF MASTURBATION
Although masturbation is harmless, excessive masturbation can result in the following:
Edema - If masturbation is undertaken in a short space of time, the penis can swell or become sore due to a buildup of fluid in the tissues, though these conditions may disappear in a day or two.
Masturbating excessively can result in fatigue, weakness, testicular pain, soreness, cuts or bruisingon the penis.
Skin irritation, or in rare cases penis fracture, can be a result of rough masturbation.
When masturbating with a partner, masturbation can result in transmission of an STI from a partner’s genitals, semen or vaginal fluid. It can also result in pregnancy when sperm is transferred to the partner’s vagina during partner masturbation.
Although masturbation is harmless, excessive masturbation can result in the following:
Edema - If masturbation is undertaken in a short space of time, the penis can swell or become sore due to a buildup of fluid in the tissues, though these conditions may disappear in a day or two.
Masturbating excessively can result in fatigue, weakness, testicular pain, soreness, cuts or bruising
Skin irritation, or in rare cases penis fracture, can be a result of rough masturbation.
When masturbating with a partner, masturbation can result in transmission of an STI from a partner’s genitals, semen or vaginal fluid. It can also result in pregnancy when sperm is transferred to the partner’s vagina during partner masturbation.