5 Things Couples Should Keep in Mind About the Impact of Masturbation
Experts share ways masturbation can affect your relationship
Although we tend to think of masturbation as a solo act, it can actually have a huge impact on how we relate to our partner, as well as how our relationship functions. I spoke to five experts about the most important things couples should remember about masturbation and how it affects their relationship, and the following are the insights they offered.
“Don’t let self-pleasure fall to the wayside, and don’t think that your partner can fill that void….” — Mia Sabat
“Couples should know that at the end of the day, masturbation is a healthy expression of self-care that serves to support our relationships. If you don’t have a regular masturbation practice of some sort, consider adopting one now. By choosing to love yourself in this way, you are also choosing to love and care for your relationship.”
-Sex educator Amy Baldwin, Co-Host of the Shameless Sex Podcast
“Masturbation improves your orgasmic ability — it’s healthy and it’s pleasurable. It adds to your overall sexual joy.”
-Intimacy expert Susan Bratton
