Quickie: How Do People Feel After Masturbating?
From shame to sleepy, survey reveals post-masturbation emotions
Does masturbating wear you out and make you want to go right to sleep? If so, you’re far from alone. In a survey of 1,040 Americans conducted by Bespoke Surgical, 34.8 percent reported that they feel “relaxed and ready to sleep” after they have indulged in self-service.
“Many Americans seem to have benefited from the decreased stigma in our culture surrounding this topic….”
Other emotions that people said they have after masturbation are:
- In a better mood/feeling good (24.6 percent)
- Energized (10.2 percent)
- Empowered (8.8 percent)
- Guilty or ashamed (7.8 percent)
- Still wanting more (6.3 percent)
Although almost eight percent of participants said they feel guilty about masturbating, Dr. Evan Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical, says the survey results are still encouraging.
“Overall, this survey was an interesting exercise in uncovering masturbation habits and preferences in current U.S. culture,” said Goldstein. “Many Americans seem to have benefited…
