1. Healthy masturbation is a safe sexual activity
Masturbation is a common behavior. In one study, 95% of men and 89% of women said they had masturbated. Masturbation is the first sexual act that most men and women experience. In young children, masturbation is a normal part of a growing child’s exploration of their body. Most people continue to masturbate into adulthood and many do so throughout their lives.
Nowadays, proper and healthy masturbation is considered a normal and safe sexual activity. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be practiced throughout life.
Masturbation is only considered a problem when it inhibits sexual activity with a partner, is performed in public, or causes stress, interfering with daily life and activities.
2. Need to understand correctly about masturbation and sexual attitudes in the elderly
Solo sex or masturbation is not only an activity for young people, but many elderly people can still access it to experience sexual pleasure.
According to information from Harvard Medical School, according to an Indiana survey, 63% of men and nearly half of women (47%) aged 50 and older reported masturbating. However, as with other sexual activities, masturbation rates decrease with age, although a significant number of people aged 80 and over still report masturbating.
According to a study using data from a cross-sectional probability-based survey of 3816 European adults (median age 67 years; range 60-75 years), the authors explored several factors. Sociodemographic factors, health, sexual attitudes and behaviors associated with reported masturbation frequency. Results showed that in many countries, between 41% and 65% of men and 27% to 40% of women reported masturbation.
Satisfaction with sexual activity and attitudes regarding the disapproval of loveless sex are important predictors of reported masturbation in most countries and in both sexes.
Age, education level, self-perceived health, and depression were largely predictors of masturbation in men (but not in women). In general, people who believe that sex is beneficial for older people are more likely to masturbate. According to the research team, to improve healthy sexual aging , it is necessary to address misinformation about masturbation and sexual attitudes in older adults.
3. Masturbation reduces stress and improves sleep quality
Masturbation is a natural response of both men and women to their body’s desire to feel pleasure. According to doctors, this is not only a safe way to achieve sexual pleasure but also brings many health benefits.
Healthy masturbation is a basic sexual need in everyone and it helps reduce stress, reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve sleep by producing a variety of “feel-good” chemicals. tolerance” helps reduce stress, anxiety and reduce depression.
Orgasms with or without a partner can improve sleep quality. In a study published in 2019 in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, more than 700 men reported their sleep outcomes after having sex with a partner and masturbating, with or without sex. orgasm. Research shows that having an orgasm improves sleep quality and the time it takes to fall asleep.
After orgasm, the body releases oxytocin, a hormone that reduces stress and suppresses cortisol, a stress hormone. Based on the results, the researchers recommend safe sex before bed to improve sleep.
