According to the latest survey, 95% of men masturbate. That’s 21% more than women. But there’s a good reason for this – several, in fact. So get out your tissues, we’ll explain why.
Why men masturbate: benefits, pleasure and explanations
Masturbation, the first step in sexuality
Before any sexual act that includes penetration, men discover sex through masturbation. Solitary pleasure is the first encounter with the body and how it works. At first, as a child, the penis is simply a pleasant, amusing object that gives good sensations. But nothing transcendent. Then, as he grows up, sexuality and desire develop, and the little boy becomes an adolescent, approaching masturbation from a new angle – that of pleasure. And that’s when onanism sessions take on a whole new dimension. It’s part of human development and a sign of good health. Even if Mum moans every time she has to wash the sheets or pick up dirty tissues. It’s by discovering himself that he’ll have balanced, healthy relationships with his loved ones later on.
The best stress reliever
Why stuff yourself with drugs when there’s a “home-made” solution to stress? Masturbation is better than an anti-stress medication, an anti-depressant or any other substitute (alcohol, drugs, etc.). What’s more, you have the object at hand, at all times, and can dispose of it as you see fit. Thanks to your little solitary pleasure, you release endorphins that will relax you in an instant. It’s a proven fact. And here’s a little tip: it works for women too. But don’t overdo it, because doing it several times a day is a little alarming. Excessive and compulsive recourse to it may indicate hyper-nervousness or an anxious temperament. In this case, jerking off may be a symptom of unhappiness that shouldn’t be underestimated.
Is masturbation a sign of frustration?
If recent figures are to be believed, 63% of men find that the frequency of their sexual relations is not sufficient. It would seem, then, that masturbating is a palliative to your frustration. You’ll find your sexual satisfaction is much greater, and you’ll be able to put female rejection into perspective. And that’s how you can avoid the occasional spat when you’re in a relationship. A good plan.
A desire, a pleasure
Men can also masturbate just for the pleasure of it, without it being a sign of anything. Just to enjoy it because it feels good. We could even go so far as to speak of a parallel sexuality, in addition to that of the couple or booty calls. Here, there’s no pressure, no performance goals, just pleasure.
Is there a health risk?
There are many myths and legends about the dangers of masturbation, such as deafness, deformities, impotence, etc. Blah, blah, blah. It’s just there to make you feel guilty, so forget it. You could even say it’s the opposite, since it seems that masturbation could protect against prostate cancer. So even if it’s not proven with certainty, it’s still more reliable than the potential “dangers”. So how? Wanking would limit the accumulation of seminal fluid and therefore of certain components of this fluid that make up sperm (potassium, zinc, fructose, citric acid and, for smokers, 3-methylcholanthrene). It’s these components that could have carcinogenic properties if stagnated in the prostate ducts. So after that, as we said, if there is a danger, it would come more from excessive behavior than masturbation itself. Now you’ve got all the info… in your hands!
