- Masturbation is not risk-free.
Sure, it’s low-risk. It’s the safest form of sex possible. No one ever caught an STD from himself or made himself pregnant. But like other low-risk activities (chewing, walking), it still has some risks.
Frequent or rough masturbation can cause minor skin irritation. Forcefully bending an erect penis can rupture the chambers that fill with blood, a rare but gruesome condition called penile fracture.
- There’s no “normal” amount of masturbation.
Guys can get hung up on whether they masturbate too much. But it’s not how many times you masturbate in a week (or day) that really matters, it’s how it fits into your life.
If you masturbate multiple times a day and have a healthy, satisfying life, good for you. But if you masturbate multiple times a day and giving sex with your partner because of it, consider seeing a sex therapist.
Even then, there’s nothing specific about masturbation that’s the problem. Compulsive masturbation is like any behavior that disrupts your life — whether it’s compulsively playing poker or buying Beanie Babies on eBay.
- Masturbating isn’t reflective of your relationship.
Most guys masturbate. They masturbate if they’re single, in a bad relationship, or in a great relationship. It’s just something they do that has nothing to do with their partners.
Masturbation isn’t only about sex. For many, it’s a routine way of relieving stress, clearing your head before work, or going to sleep.
- Masturbation is good for your sex life.
Masturbation can help your sex life, as it helps guys learn what they like during sex. Are there exceptions? Some guys do get so hooked on a certain amount of pressure during masturbation or the stimulation of porn that it affects their performance with a partner.
For the vast majority of men, masturbation is a healthy thing. However, as with everything else there are those who have an unhealthy relationship, even with themselves.
