Photo via Flickr user kattebelletje. This Valentine's Day, while you couples and triads have romantic meals and cover your furniture in rose petals or whatever, the singles of the world will be firing up Netflix and a bottle of wine, and then, inevitably, glancing down at their hands, or the drawer they keep their vibrators in. Just you and me, buddy. Like always. Masturbation is great, obviously, but like any indulgence, too much of it can be a bad thing.
Masturbating, like any sexual activity, releases endorphins, chemicals in our body that promote a sense of happiness and can relieve stress, Best Health Mag reported. Jordan Tishler, of inhaleMD. Masturbation can have both good and bad side effects. Photo Courtesy of Pixabay. For example, according to LaMoregese, masturbation could help to prevent prostate cancer by allowing men to safely get rid of toxins that naturally build up in their urogenital tract.
Masturbation is a common activity. It occurs among people of all backgrounds, genders, and races. However, excessive masturbation can harm your relationships and everyday life. Other than that, masturbation is a fun, normal, and healthy act.
Back to Sexual health. We sort fact from myth and answer your questions on what is arguably one of the most commonly practised sexual activities on the planet. Masturbation involves sexually arousing yourself by touching your genitals. Both men and women can masturbate, and you can masturbate yourself or someone else.