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title: 8 Benefits of Masturbation
date: 2026-02-06T11:38:00-05:00
author: Jonese Austin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# 8 Benefits of Masturbation

Masturbation not only feels good; it can also benefit our health, as this SELF magazine article highlights.

Masturbation can support our mental health. The act of masturbating can make us feel less anxious, and the hormones released can reduce stress.

An orgasm can also help us sleep better. This is because the energy required to orgasm can make us tired.

Masturbation can improve our sex life in several ways as well. It can increase our sexual desire and arousal. It can also encourage us to have sex with our partners more and help us to learn and communicate what our bodies like. Additionally, masturbation can make us more comfortable with our sexuality and more confident sexually.

Masturbation can be especially helpful at different points in our menstrual cycle. During menstruation, climaxing may help alleviate pain from menstrual cramps. For those in menopause, it may help reduce sexual discomfort and promote natural lubrication.

Lastly, masturbation can improve our brain health. Research shows that those who engage in sexual activities more often, have better cognition.

> Regardless of when, how, or why you masturbate, it’s important to know that everyone—no matter their gender or sexual and reproductive organs—should be able to freely explore their bodies and desires without guilt or shame.

[Read the full article ](https://www.self.com/story/13-reasons-every-woman-should-masturbate-besides-the-obvious)

SOURCE: SELF Magazine • AUTHOR: Rachel Jacoby Zoldan and Jenna Ryu • LAST UPDATED: September 25, 2023

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## A Brief History of Masturbation

Ideas about masturbation have changed through time, from the origins of stigma through the late 20th century when scientists recognized solo sex as a normal practice.

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Ideas about masturbation have changed through time, from the origins of stigma through the late 20th century when scientists recognized solo sex as a normal practice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-brief-history-of-masturbation)

[ResourcesRead

## Going Solo: The Basics of Masturbation

Dispelling the myths, shame, and misunderstandings, here are the essentials of solo sex -- how (and why) to masturbate pleasurably and safely.

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Dispelling the myths, shame, and misunderstandings, here are the essentials of solo sex -- how (and why) to masturbate pleasurably and safely.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/going-solo-the-basics-of-masturbation)

[ResourcesRead

## Ways to Masturbate from a Sex Educator

This piece, written by a nonbinary sex educator, offers a dozen ideas for spicing up solo sex or masturbation.

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This piece, written by a nonbinary sex educator, offers a dozen ideas for spicing up solo sex or masturbation.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ways-to-masturbate-from-a-sex-educator)

[ResourcesRead

## All About Orgasms

An orgasm is usually an intensely pleasurable sexual release. They can feel intensely physical, intensely emotional, or both.

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An orgasm is usually an intensely pleasurable sexual release. They can feel intensely physical, intensely emotional, or both.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/all-about-orgasms)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Becoming the Sex Positive Parent I Needed

Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality.

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Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/becoming-the-sex-positive-parent-i-needed)

[ResourcesRead

## How to Have Your First Orgasm: A Primer for Cisgender Women

People socialized as women in particular deal with a lot of conditioning that can get in the way of orgasm. Here are a few ways to explore your orgasmic potential.

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People socialized as women in particular deal with a lot of conditioning that can get in the way of orgasm. Here are a few ways to explore your orgasmic potential.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-have-your-first-orgasm-a-primer-for-cisgender-women)

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## Disabled Sex Yes!: Resources on Sex and Disability

A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages.

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A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/disabled-sex-yes-resources-on-sex-and-disability)

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## Medical History of Vibrators

This episode of the Maintenance Phase podcast explores the medical history of vibrators.

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This episode of the Maintenance Phase podcast explores the medical history of vibrators.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/medical-history-of-vibrators)