Table of contents:
- What is meant by masturbation?
- How to masturbate?
- Why does someone masturbate?
- Anyone who masturbates?
- What are the side effects of masturbating?
- Is masturbation natural?
In the view of society, masturbation is a taboo. Not only in Indonesia, but also in European and American countries. In fact, many people actively masturbate. However, due to social pressure, those who masturbate will usually not admit it. Therefore, it is difficult to record the exact number of people who have done it. For those of you who want to know more about masturbation, please read on for complete information about the following masturbation.
What is meant by masturbation?
Masturbation is an activity a person does to get sexual stimulation or stimulation by touching sensitive areas or their own intimate organs. For each person, the part that receives stimulation can vary. Women usually provide sexual stimulation to the breasts, clitoris and vagina. Meanwhile, men usually masturbate by stimulating the penis or testicles. Masturbation is usually done until he reaches the peak of sexual pleasure or orgasm which is marked by ejaculation.
Generally, masturbation is done alone. However, in other cases, a person will masturbate together with a sexual partner. Masturbating with other people can mean that you stimulate your own sensitive area at the same time as your partner who also stimulates his own sensitive area. It could also mean that you and your partner provide stimulation for each other.
How to masturbate?
There is no one sure way to masturbate. Everyone will try and perform the techniques that work best in leading to orgasm. There are those who use their hands to touch the intimate organs, but there are also those who rely on the help of sex toys or other aids, such as vibrators. Most people will masturbate while imagining erotic scenes or imaginations. It is not uncommon for people to masturbate while watching pornography.
Why does someone masturbate?
There are various reasons for someone to masturbate. The reason that is often encountered is getting sexual satisfaction from this single act. Some people also masturbate to reveal their pent up sexual desire. For example, because he does not have a sexual partner or he is unable to make love or engage in sexual activity with his partner. However, even couples whose sexual lives are so colorful still masturbate, either alone or together. In some cases, this is because the couple is trying to prevent pregnancy.
In addition to getting or giving off sexual arousal, masturbation can also be done by someone with the aim of getting to know their own body. Usually this is done by children who are just building awareness of the parts of their bodies and the sensations that each part of the body produces.
Anyone who masturbates?
Masturbation is practiced by both women and men. However, because of the prevailing traditions and culture, women are more often criticized or negative views if they are caught masturbating. Meanwhile, men who do it are considered something common. In fact, masturbation is the same thing, both for men and women.
Although masturbation is usually discussed when teenagers go through puberty, actually children as young as 6 years old have started to study their intimate organs. However, they may not really understand what happens when they masturbate. If your child begins to experience this period, it's best to discuss it well, don't be punished so that your child feels embarrassed.
Research also shows that the elderly (seniors) continue to masturbate after passing the age of 60. Although some elderly have decreased sexual function due to natural aging, it is possible that they still get sexual pleasure by masturbating.
What are the side effects of masturbating?
Doctors and health professionals around the world agree that masturbating does not cause any harm or side effect to your body. However, if you masturbate together with a partner and there is an exchange of body fluids, there is a risk of transmitting venereal disease. For example, this could be because you are borrowing sex toys or touching each other's genitals.
Some of the myths surrounding incorrect masturbation include that a man's sperm will decrease if he masturbates too often. In addition, it is thought that masturbation can trigger acne. This assumption is nothing more than a myth. As long as you always consider personal hygiene and safety when using tools, masturbation will not hurt or harm you.
Is masturbation natural?
This question may be one of the reasons why the phenomenon of masturbation is still taboo. Some people perceive masturbation as a disorder, hopelessness, or inability to control sexual desire. In fact, masturbating is a completely natural and normal thing for both men and women. Experts in the field of health and mental development even mention that masturbation is as positive a sexual activity as having sex.
However, if you feel that the frequency you masturbate too often, you can immediately consult a health professional. Usually men or women masturbate no more than 4 to 5 times a week. You should also consult a psychologist or doctor if you can only get sexual satisfaction from masturbation alone. Meanwhile, if you are with a partner, you will not get any pleasure.
