Positive effects
According to Medical News Today, research shows that masturbation, as well as other sexual activities lead to sexual pleasure or orgasm, which triggers the release of hormones and chemicals related to the brain’s pleasure centers.
Including hormones and chemicals such as happiness hormone” dopamine “love” hormone oxytocin serotonin endorphins prolactin endocannabinoids norepinephrine/noradrenalin adrenalin…
So there are many benefits health The potential of masturbation. Specifically:
Reduces stress and anxiety
The release of oxytocin from sexual activity appears to reduce Stress hormones such as cortisol also promote relaxation.
Improves sleep
Masturbation releases hormones and neurotransmitters Menstruation helps reduce stress and blood pressure while promoting relaxation, which can help you fall asleep more easily.
Pain Relief
Endorphins are the body’s natural pain relievers. Endocannabinoids also help regulate pain and inflammation. These natural pain relievers may also help relieve menstrual cramps.
A 2013 study found that sexual activity provides partial or complete relief from migraines.
Improves immune function
Masturbation increases levels of prolactin and endocannabinoids which help regulate the immune system. It also increases hormones and neurotransmitters that reduce stress.
Improves mood
Masturbation can increase blood pressure. levels of hormones related to positive mood such as dopamine oxytocin and endorphins.
Improves concentration
By increasing hormone levels and neurotransmitters involved in learning and memory. masturbation can improve concentration.
Improve sexual function
Many hormones and neurotransmitters involved in the human sexual response cycle help regulate the cycle by promoting the release of higher levels of stimulant compounds.
Lower blood pressure
Oxytocin and endocannabinoids may also help lower blood pressure.
Negative effects
Some people may be morally or religiously opposed to masturbation and feel guilty or ashamed for masturbating or even thinking about it.
Excessive masturbation Can also cause physical problems such as irritated or scratched skin, genital swelling, and cramps. In addition, masturbation addiction can also be harmful.
Obstetrician and gynecologist Le Thi Kim Dung (Hanoi) said that masturbation is an instinctive human activity that helps oneself satisfy oneself in a way to relieve frustration and release desires. . Masturbation is also a safe sex solution to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and prevent pregnancy.
In men, masturbating too much can lead to premature ejaculation. In addition, masturbating too much every morning to create a certain thickness is not good for your health. The body produces sperm, but it doesn’t have to be filled endlessly, it takes a certain amount of time to regenerate. Furthermore, each time the male body ejaculates, it will lose a lot of zinc.
In the long term, if not supplemented, it will lead to chronic zinc deficiency. The consequence is that decreased libido can cause prostate enlargement… Besides, if a person is too addicted, he will not feel stimulated when having real sex in the future. This greatly affects future married life.
Just like in men, too much masturbation in women also leads to health damage. The reason for this is that too much effort causes the body to be overloaded and degrade both physically and mentally.
Excessive masturbation also has an impact on the psychology of the person doing it. with severity depending on each person. There are girls who fall into autistic depression and leave life outside because they want private space to satisfy their own needs.
Excessive masturbation can damage the genitals and risk causing genitourinary tract infections. In addition, it also causes nervous tension, weakens the body and can cause ovulation disorders in women.
You can do some of the following to help reduce or prevent masturbation excessive: Avoid pornography seek help from a mental health professional or doctor who specializes in sexual health exercise regularly improve social connections and relationships stay busy. ..
When excessive masturbation begins to affect your daily life, mental health or physical health, see a doctor to seek help.
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