5 Masturbation Beliefs That Can Wreck Your Sex Life
Your partner will thank you for challenging these destructive ideas about masturbation
Masturbation is natural and normal, however, sometimes we hold beliefs about this act of self-love and self-care that can actually be damaging to us — especially when we’re in relationships. Not only are these ideas harmful to us as individuals, but they can also be harmful to our partner and our relationship as a whole. The following are some destructive beliefs about masturbation that are important to challenge and rethink in order to have healthy sexual relationships with our partners — and ourselves.
“My Partner’s Sex Toys Will Replace Me.”
Some people mistakenly believe that it is their responsibility, and only their responsibility, to ensure that their partner is sexually satisfied. As a result, not only does this put a lot of pressure on them to perform, it also causes anxiety and fear when their partner indulges in masturbation — particularly if they use sex toys.
“Many people are under the impression that their partner should be their everything when it comes to experiencing sexual pleasure. A lot of folks have the misconception that it is their partner’s job to provide them with pleasure, or that they…
