Healthy, positive things that happen to Your body when you masturbate!

Reading - like masturbation - is something you do alone and very little in life brings more pleasure.

Chloe Thurlow

I re-read an interesting statistic the other day in the paper, (So it must be true!!), did you know that only 25 percent of women orgasm during intercourse? Well, you may know that because I wrote about it last year and the difference between the rates of orgasm between hetero and homosexual during sex. The article I read expanded on ways you body benefits from a little self-love – I was hooked!! In my experience we talk about masturbation very little so I thought it was worth reiterating some of the salient points.

You’ll Sleep better!

“Daily masturbation (or even regular masturbation several times per week) can relieve tension by calming the central nervous system, and as a result, help you sleep better,” says Dr Kat Van Kirk, licensed marriage and sex therapist, relationship expert at Adam & Eve, also the author of the Married Sex Solution: A Realistic Guide to Saving Your Sex Life.

So, don't get cross if your partner falls asleep shortly after making love. It's not because of boredom, it's from the mind-blowing sex you’ve just experienced!

Men have it a bit easier, (no surprise there then!), as "following an orgasm, men usually experience a quick drop in blood pressure and fall into sudden relaxation, whereas for us women the effect is more progressive but just as powerful," the sleep benefits are universal.

You'll Feel Happier!

You may feel happier after an orgasm (who wouldn't, right?), but you'll actually feel happier in general if you start masturbating regularly, says my new favourite doctor, Dr Kirk.

So, if you start to notice yourself smiling all the way to work on the bus or the tube it could just be thanks to the fact you started your day with a morning quickie! Even if you didn't wake up early enough, your hormones change based on habitual behaviour, so as long as you're making time to masturbate sometime during the day, your hormones will change accordingly, says Kirk.

"Many hormones, including oxytocin and endorphins, are positively affected by regular masturbation, which can lead to a lighter mood and an overall feeling of wellness," says Kirk.

Here's why life just feels good. "When oxytocin is secreted in your body, it helps release those wonderful endorphins. Because of these natural opiates, sex, and specifically, an orgasm, become a powerful analgesic, elevating the pain threshold," says Kirk. Plus, you’ll love this: oxytocin spikes three to five times higher than usual just before orgasm, which helps actually triggering it.

What's more, regular masturbation can build self-esteem and confidence, and you can channel that energy in the bedroom when with your partner thus heightening the experience gained during love making – win/win!!

Your Libido Will Skyrocket!

If you are stuck in a rut and can't find the mood to strike quite often, a good fix could be masturbating. Not only will you remember how awesome it feels, but it'll actually change your body's response, causing you to crave more and more sex, says sex expert, Tino Dietrich, CEO and Founder at Ella Paradis.

"Sex begets sex. The more sex you have, even if it's with yourself, the more sex you'll want," he says.

"Masturbating encourages your body to increase its production of essential hormones, as well as endorphins including oxytocin, the 'cuddle hormone.' You'll feel good and your body and mind won't want to give that up," Dietrich explains.

You'll Strengthen Your Pelvic Muscles

Why is it important to have toned vaginal and pelvic floor muscles? "Long-term, for bladder health and staving off incontinence, particularly after childbirth," says Dr Holly Richmond, a Somatic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

"Almost immediately after starting a daily masturbation practice, you'll notice more sensation during vaginal insertion of any kind. The vaginal walls become more sensitive and receptive to a range of good feelings," she says, (I like this doctor also!). Those good feelings equal better orgasms. Pelvic Floor Exercises and masturbation that lead to orgasm mimic the same pattern — contraction and release — though with an orgasm the pattern is much faster. Any orgasm is a good orgasm, but if you can make it stronger and last longer, which daily practice facilitates, all the better," says Doctor Richmond.

You'll Have Fewer Sick Days!

More sex days means fewer sick days. Your body releases the chemical DHEA during orgasm, your immune system improves, as well as bone growth, cognition, skin health, and even muscle repair, says Doc Kirk. It can also mean fewer colds and flu, she adds.

What's more, you might also slash your risk of heart disease, says Kirk. "As fresh blood supply arrives, your cells, organs, and muscles are saturated with fresh oxygen and hormones, and as the used blood is removed, you also remove waste products that cause fatigue and even illness. This can be contributed to all of that deep breathing and muscle contraction occurring up to and through orgasm," she explains.

So, what are you waiting for – grab that *coughs* Magic Wand Muscle Massager and start to feel a whole lot better!!

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