Self pleasure also known as masturbation, wanking, tossing off, flicking the bean, spanking the monkey. Whatever you want to call it, it can be very good not only for yourself but also for your relationship.

If you are single then masturbation is a great way to get lost in your sexual fantasies. Drive yourself wild with your fingers or let Roger Rabbit run wild in your forest.

For those of you with partners it is an excellent way to tease your partner into submission. Try sitting opposite him/her and make them watch as you bring yourself to a climax.

Growing up we have been conditioned to believe that fornication is dirty, wrong or something to be ashamed of when in fact the opposite is true.

Even to this day it’s considered to be a taboo subject when we should be talking to our teens about how natural self exploration is and that it’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.

Pleasing oneself is the ultimate way to learning to love our bodies and understand what does and doesn’t turn us on. After all if we don’t know what excites us then how can we guide our lovers into pleasing us? It’s perfectly natural and also extremely healthy for you.

Here are my top 5 reasons as to why self pleasure is good for you.

Stress Relief

Flicking your bean can trigger the release of endorphins, helping to alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.

Whenever you begin to feel stress creeping up on you, go and lock yourself in the bathroom and give yourself a good old five finger shuffle.

Better Sleep

When the man in the boat starts drowning it can contribute to improved sleep by inducing relaxation and releasing oxytocin, which can aid in achieving a restful night.

Trust me when I say the harder you orgasm the better you will sleep.

Mood Enhancement

Masturbation can lead to the release of dopamine and serotonin. These are neurotransmitters which are associated with pleasure and mood regulation.

Have you ever played with yourself and felt like  shit afterwords? Absolutely not. It’s great for mental health.

Pain Management

Spearing the clam is an holistic approach to pain relief. The endorphins released during self-pleasure may act as natural painkillers, helping to temporarily reduce discomfort.

Improved Sexual Health

Regular self-pleasure can have positive effects on sexual function, promoting better sexual awareness and potentially reducing the risk of certain sexual health issues.

For example regular ejaculation in men can lower the risk of prostate cancer.

So next next time you catch your husband jerking off, instead of having a go at him, give him a hand.

Who knew that not only is it natural to give yourself a hand on a regular basis but it’s also medicinal!