Masturbation causes a lot of harm to the body
Masturbation is defined as a man or woman applying physical and direct stimulation to their sex organs to activate their sexual desire, increasing their level of sexual arousal and procuring pleasure for themselves, whether it results in an orgasm or not. Why do men masturbate? They masturbate for several reasons.
- It’s a way of self-exploration.
- It is a habit developed in puberty.
- Shyness or lack of affection.
- Release from sexual tension.
- Lack of sexual partner.
- Difficulty in achieving full sexual satisfaction with his partner.
And why do women masturbate? They masturbate for the same reasons as men do. People associate masturbation with a lot of ills – sexual inadequacy, ache, insanity, impotence, dark circles around the eyes, change in the size of penis, lesbianism, falling hair, enlargement of vaginal lips, damage to the clitoris and the list can be endless.
When a man or a woman masturbates their body goes through the same stages as that of sexual intercourse, namely Excitement, Arousal, Plateau and Orgasm. Does the body become ill after Arousal, Plateau and Orgasm? Does the body become ill after sex?- No, in the same manner, there is no harm associated with masturbation. In fact, masturbation offers several benefits to us:
- It develops our sexual appetite.
- It gives us a greater understanding of our own body and our sexual self.
- It activates our imagination in matters related to the opposite sex.
- It helps us to maintain a good mental – physical balance.
- It is an excellent preparation for our sexual encounter with other people.
Does masturbation ever become abnormal? Yes, when masturbation becomes obsessive, too frequent or the solution of constant choice, it should be seen as abnormal; not in itself, but as it denotes a real problem like depression, loneliness, dissatisfaction at work or a problem with one’s partner. In such cases, the help of a physician or psychotherapist should be sought.