Overcoming Masturbation Myths & Taboos for Men & Women

For years masturbation was thought of as dangerous, unhealthy, and taboo. Since then, society has come a long way and is far more accepting of sex and masturbation for pleasure. However, we still hear the odd masturbation myth floating around, and it is scary how damaging these can be. 

With these masturbation myths, people are led to believe they are 'dirty' if they feel the 'need' to masturbate or feel like there's something wrong if their partner still 'needs' to masturbate. In reality, masturbation has many health benefits and feels pretty damn good - so why wouldn't you? Here are some of the most outrageous and common masturbator, masturbation myths floating around and how we will debunk them. 

We all need a physical and emotional release for a stress-free life, and pleasuring yourself can sometimes provide that much-needed release. Masturbation is rarely discussed, even amongst the closest friends. Even though this is a normal part of human sexuality, society frowns on it, and young people are often taught to avoid masturbation. 

The lack of knowledge and opportunities to talk about it has given rise to several myths on this subject feel these facts might take away the anxiety and fear associated with masturbation among several young men and women in India. Let us see some of the myths and facts. 

Myth 1-Masturbation can cause mental problems. 

Fact - Some may be feeling guilty about indulging in masturbation. Other than that, there is no way masturbation affects the mind. It is perfectly normal to have a sexual urge and vent to it comfortably without hurting anyone. It can relieve stress and mental worries. 

Myth 2- Masturbation is a must to stay healthy 

Fact - No. This is never the case. You can remain healthy without indulging in masturbation. While it is true that masturbation does have some health benefits, you can stay fit without masturbation as well. If you don't feel the need to masturbate continuously for weeks or months, don't worry. You can still freak out. You need not consider yourself asexual; sometimes, this feeling is also natural. 

Myth 3: Masturbation can damage the genitals. 

Fact: Men stroking their penises or women rubbing their clitorises or using vibrators can damage their genitals. The physical intent of genitals is to reproduce life, so genitals have grown over eons to be stern, resilient organs—a lubricant is a good idea for damage-free fun. Try saliva or a commercial lube. 

Myth 4 - Masturbation can affect your fertility 

Fact - No, not all. Your ability to produce sperm never dries up due to masturbation. Your body constantly produces more sperm. Similarly, women don't eject eggs every time you masturbate. Masturbation can never destroy your ability to have a baby. 

Myth 5: Sex toys ruin women for sex without them. 

Fact: Does driving ruin you for walking? No, it just gets you there faster. The same is for sex with and without vibrators. The vulva, clitoris, nipples, and other body parts respond to erotic stimulation no matter where it comes from: penises or vibrators. Vibrators produce intense sensations; women achieve orgasms faster. But using vibrators does not change women's ability for other types of sexual stimulation. 

Myth 6: It can cause you to suffer from erectile dysfunction  

Fact: Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain or get an erection during intercourse. The causes of this sexual dysfunction are varied, but masturbation doesn't figure in the list of reasons. What happens is that when you masturbate repeatedly, you become used to your touch or a certain kind of sensation. As a result, you may find it difficult to have orgasms with your partner. 

Myth 7: Masturbation makes you go blind 

Fact: Masturbation cannot make you blind, one of the common myths about masturbation, studies conducted on this point of contention hasn't been able to find a link between masturbation and blindness. On the contrary, these researchers have revealed that individuals who masturbate four times daily or more for years haven't been found to suffer from any diseases attributed to masturbation, including blindness.  

Myth 8- Regular masturbation makes you a porn addict. 

Fact - Porn and masturbation are two different things. A person can watch porn and not masturbate. And anyone can masturbate without the aid of a porn video. Sometimes, porn and masturbation can go hand-in-hand. Just because someone watches porn doesn't mean they are addicted to it, as they may watch it for enjoyment. Anybody drinking a beer casually cannot be deemed as an alcoholic. 

Addiction is a state which means you can no longer do anything without it. If you come to a stage where you won't get arousal or orgasm without watching porn, then you need to change yourself, and that is a particular state of addiction. 

If you no longer enjoy your partner near you with love and passion and are so hooked up to the photo shopped and staged beauty, then there is something seriously wrong with you, and you should seek help. This behavior or state of mind has nothing to do with masturbation. 

We hope we have brust your myths with our facts. Because nothing needs to come between, you can get your pleasure, especially if it is societies based nonlocal tales. Some myths are great to follow, but only if you know the fact behind that myths. 

And we hope now you can enjoy masturbation freely without thinking about what society has forced us to believe. Plus, you can shop your favorite masturbation toys from adultscare at very reasonable prices.