Is masturbating good for your anxiety

We all have our own ways of aiding anxiety with home remedies, whether its drinking your favourite tea before bed, having a treat or indulging in a soothing bath, but did you know you can find serenity in self-pleasure? If you’re suffering from mild anxiety or needing inspiration that assists with your healing, why not take time out to masturbate and keep your mood in check.

For a long time there has been a stigma around masturbation that might have made it feel dirty or wrong, but as we become more open and accepting sex and having conversations around our self-care, masturbation has become a wonderful gateway to exploring our bodies and embracing our sexuality.

With a progression toward taking time out for ourselves and feeling less guilt when we need to have a breather, the topic of masturbation comes into play as it’s part of many people’s self-care routine. Whether you’re single, in a relationship or married with kids, it’s a basic human need to feel pleasure and enjoy ourselves!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or simply need to switch off? Just take you and your hand to a quiet, safe place and give yourself some love. Having an orgasm can work wonders on your body without you even knowing, with an instant release of endorphins your body’s chemical makeup will begin to work its magic. If you need to relieve a headache, want natural glowing skin, try to decrease stress levels, strengthen your immune system or just get a better night’s sleep, take a swing under the covers and let your imagination run wild!

Because we females don’t require a ‘cooling down’ period after an orgasm, our body’s are ready to go for another orgasm or four! Keep that clit lit until your fingers cramp or until you’ve run out of steam, either way you’ll instantly feel like a million bucks.

If you want to relieve your anxiety but not sure where to start just find any images or videos you have of your current partner that turn you on and simply walk your fingers down south for an exploration! You know yourself better than anyone so you can instantly tell what you like and don’t like, so go with your instincts and what feels good.

If you’re single and enjoy stimulation from videos, there’s no shame in finding some porn that’s to your liking, search the web and search your private parts for an intense session. And with more toys on the market that cater to everyone’s needs and desires, why not try a pleasure wand or kegel egg and take it for a spin… if you’re daring enough let it join you and your partner too!

A fantastic source of pleasure and relief, for some masturbation it can have its side effects. There aren’t any physical down turns for this kind of self-care — unless you’ve got a faulty toy or went too hard on your clit — but there may be some mental cons that you should be aware of.

Yes, we have come a fair distance as a society in the open way we talk about sex, but there may be some personal factors like religious or cultural values that may hold you back from pleasuring yourself, with possible feelings of guilt hindering your enjoyment.

Another major concern to watch out for is becoming addicted — masturbating is a simple and effective way of improving your mood, but too much of it can feed your anxieties and impact your intimate relationships. While being in tune with your body is important, always remember to balance your private pleasure time with enjoying time your partner as well.

Take the guilt out of masturbation: it’s a fun, healthy activity that is very common, and by thinking this it might change your anxieties about it. If you’re struggling to bring yourself to try it, ask your partner to introduce it as part of your foreplay. Allow yourself to relax and touch yourself while your partner does the same beside you — this might be the bridge that you need to feel more comfortable and guilt-free about it.

Masturbation is a totally normal, harmless act that can bring you many wonderful benefits for your body and mind, making you feel more connected and in tune with yourself and your needs. If you’re feeling uneasy about it, talk to your GP or healthcare professional to gain more knowledge and allow yourself the fun time you deserve!