Self-indulgence: Is it harmful?

There are still people who consider self-gratification through intimacy (masturbation) harmful. However, experts in the field believe that the opposite is true, as it could bring health benefits.

But is it bad to do it too often? Sexologist Ruth González answered that question.

According to experts, another frequent question is worry is masturbation “a lot” bad, is there a limit to the number of times masturbate or it could be sex addiction.

There is nothing wrong with self-pleasure as long as the person who does it lives well, in a positive and satisfying way, out of their own desire and pleasure, says the specialist in a post on her Instagram (@ruth_sexologa).

“Maybe there are many of them uses for health and welfareit serves to get to know our body and our tastes, except that practice is exempt risks from SLEEP and unwanted pregnancies,” he says.

However, like any other praxis It is not mandatory, but for those who want to do it and enjoy it.

The sexologist also points out that, as in other aspects of life, it can be harmful that “I masturbate enough to force myself Physical damage or if masturbation affects other areas of my life, such as work, studies, relationships with others or my partner”.

Also if they do it compulsively and not for satisfaction“if it creates legal problems for me because I didn’t do it out of privacy and respect,” he says.

For example, if a person does not leave the house, he will not do it meetings that it was planned with friends and they are constantly late for work because of masturbation.

There are cases in which a person has a bad experience with masturbation for a reason moral and from sexual education. “Here we would have to work on beliefs about sexuality in therapy.”

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Masturbation is completely healthy and natural, says Mayo Clinic doctor Erik Castle.

Through masturbation, I can explore my body and learn about what may be causing them sexual pleasure.

In addition, it can help them lower their levels stress and even relax.