Dispelling 5 Masturbation Myths
Rub out these myths to enjoy healthy self-love
Although we know masturbation is natural and pleasurable, many of us have developed an embarrassment, and even shame, about it — oftentimes because of the things we were told during our formative years. There are many myths about masturbation that can make us reluctant to engage in this self-pleasure, and then make us feel guilty after we do. Here are some of these masturbation myths that are important to dispel in order to have a healthy enjoyment of self-service.
Masturbation Has Absolutely No Health Benefits
If someone has tried to shame you for masturbating at some point, chances are one of the arguments they made is that it’s just a selfish quest to fulfill lust and get unbridled pleasure. People who believe this myth may also tell you there are no benefits to masturbation other than sexual gratification.
“Outdated perceptions of masturbation focus on the act as having no benefits to the mind or body. This myth is upheld by many inaccuracies, such as the idea that masturbation is dirty, and not something that ‘good’ or ‘well-behaved’ people engage with. In an even greater extreme, many believed that masturbation caused both physical and mental illness, which led to the act being condemned for…
