Masturbation is a process where a person derives sexual pleasure by
manually stroking his genitals by his hands. It is usually performed by
singletons but those in a relationship may also perform it to get an orgasm.
It is a normal activity that has no harmful physical or emotional effects.
On the contrary, it can be beneficial in some ways.
Excessive masturbation can have some harmful effects, which are discussed here.
Contrary to popular belief, masturbation does not cause physical injury or harm to the body.
Common myths about masturbation:
Masturbation reduces sexual performance and/ or libido later in life
Masturbation causes a reduction in the quantity of semen
Masturbation adversely affects the quality of semen
Masturbations makes semen watery
Masturbation causes mental illness
Masturbation causes blindness
Masturbation causes growth of hair on palms
Masturbation causes impotence
Masturbation does not cause any of the above. It is a normal and extremely common activity
that has no harmful physical or emotional effects.
On the contrary, it can be beneficial in some ways.
Benefits of masturbation
Provides sexual pleasure without the risk of sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy
Relieves stress and sexual tension
Makes a person more aware of his/ her own sexuality
Prepares you better for sexual activity with a partner in future
Excessive masturbation can have some harmful effects, which are discussed below.
Possible harms of masturbation
Can cause abrasions or bruises if done too vigorously
Inserting external objects during masturbation may cause injury and infections
Spending too much time indulging in masturbation may start
hampering a person’s daily activities.
If someone misses important tasks or starts spending less time socializing because of it,
he is probably getting obsessed with it.
He or she may start wasting valuable time and money on procuring pornographic material.
One should consciously guard against getting too engrossed in such activities.
