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We write about masturbation a lot here at Gurl. But while we’ve written posts about our favorite masturbation scenes, reasons why you should masturbate more and how some girls are afraid to masturbate, we’ve never actually shown you guys a bunch of facts about masturbation. And, believe me, there are more than you would think.
You may think of masturbation as just a way to feel good or waste time when you’re bored, but it’s more than that. Masturbating actually comes with some pretty sweet health benefits, as well as some other awesome benefits. Want to know more about everyone’s favorite pastime? Read on to check out these 10 crazy and interesting facts about masturbation:
Masturbating Can Ease Pain
Orgasms are actually a natural pain killer. Bringing yourself to orgasm can help relieve menstrual cramps and backaches from having your period. So the next time you're feeling the effects of PMS, try doing it solo for a little bit. Source: ShutterStockKids Can - And Do - Masturbate
Masturbation isn't just for horny teens and adults - kids can also indulge in a little self-pleasure (which honestly sounds so weird I can't even believe I just wrote it). Apparently, even babies can learn that touching themselves down there can feel good. Although it may be uncomfortable to talk about, it's perfectly normal and healthy for kids of any age to explore. Source: ShutterStockMasturbation Can Keep You Healthy
Not only can the orgasms resulting from masturbation help get rid of pain, but masturbation itself can help keep you healthy. It can help build up a resistance to annoying yeast infections. Some research even says that orgasms can help to prevent endometriosis, which is a pretty serious disease of the uterine lining that can lead to infertility. Source: ShutterStockSingle People Probably Masturbate Less Than People In Relationships
You might think that people who don't have sex on a regular basis masturbate the most - after all, that would make sense, right? But you would be wrong. People who have sex on the regular (generally people in relationships) masturbate more than those who aren't always hooking up (generally single people). This is because masturbation makes you more open to sex, which means you have more sex. Get it? Source: ShutterStockMasturbation Can Get Rid Of Insomnia
Having trouble sleeping? Try getting down and dirty with yourself. You'll feel sleepy after you masturbate because it relaxes you. Beat insomnia by masturbating! Doesn't sound too bad, right? Source: ShutterStockThe Majority Of Masturbation Myths Aren't True...
There are a lot of masturbation myths out there and the majority of them are not true. You may have heard that masturbating can lead to blindness, infertility and a decrease in libido. You also may have heard that masturbating make it more difficult for women to get pregnant and guys to produce sperm. None of this stuff is true. Masturbation is great and it's good for you and it's not going to make you blind. That's just silly. Source: ShutterStockMasturbating Might Cause Yeast Infections
Remember how I said masturbation is healthy and can help you build up a resistance to yeast infections? That's all true, but research has also found that in some cases masturbation can actually cause yeast infections. This can happen if you use your saliva down there - like, if you lick your finger and then put it down there to create your own lube. The saliva messes with your bacteria down there and all that. If you need something extra, go buy some lube. Source: ShutterStockWomen Can Orgasm Without Touching Themselves
Here is a seriously awesome fact about women: we can bring ourselves to orgasm without even touching ourselves! Basically this means that we can use "thought masturbation" (I just made this term up) and orgasm just from thinking about sexy stuff. Crazy, right? I think you would need to be thinking some pretty intense thoughts, but think of this as a huge advantage we have over dudes. Go us! Source: ShutterStockMasturbation Can Make Sex Even Better
Remember how I said there are a bunch of myths about masturbating that aren't true? One of those myths is that masturbating too much can ruin your sex life. That's actually completely false - masturbating frequently can help make your sex life better. That's because you learn exactly what you like and how to get yourself off. It also, like I said before, opens you up sexually. So go masturbate! Your partner will thank you. Source: ShutterStockSolo Sex Helps With Stress
And remember how I also said that masturbation helps you sleep better? That's because, like I already mentioned, it relaxes you. Therefore, masturbating can help relieve stress. So the next time you're cramming for a final and freaking out over your potential grade, take a break for some very special you time and prepare to relax and feel better. Source: ShutterStockDid you know any of these facts already? Why do you love masturbation? What other facts do you want to know? What did I miss? Tell me in the comments!
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ha ha true stuff guys
I know you Lily think that masturbating when your a kid sounds gross. It does kinda but I did it as a kid. Don’t remember how I learned or when a started masturbating all I know is that I’ve done as far back as I remember. Now that being said something embarrassing that my aunt told me ( my mom passed away when I was still in middle school, my aunt is now my mama figure & one of my best friends) she told me that when I was like 3 I used to masturbate while watching Barney. Haha. Reading this and knowing that you guys put that’s is a fact is amazing because it is true.
I often use masturbation to help me sleep and I also do it the night before an exam or other stressful situation to help me relax. I also do it when I’m on my period because I’ve found that it does ease my (pretty bad) stomach cramps but it does feel a bit icky sometimes!
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ommmg fact number 8 just answered my yearlong thirsty quest!
I’ve always thought I am having an extraterrestrial experience of climaxing w/o the aid of hands & fingers.
I can always bring myself to orgasm ‘without (swear!) touching myself’..
and it happens everytime I’m emotionally hurt.
The contrasting ache in my heart and the orgasmic sensation growing down there is just fantastic & is turning me on!
This seems gross to me. Masturbation in general, I know that the majority of society does it but it’s not for me. Especially, the part you mentioned about children masturbating and during your menstrul cycle. That’s just wrong!