Masturbation - Myths & Horror Tales
Religious leaders condemn it, adolescent boys are anxious about doing it, almost all the men do it. tengatango.com explores the myths and the realities behind this ’sin’ and clears the common misconceptions about this simple and favourite past-time of many men.
The next time you are told it is bad, ask them to read this article
MYTH 1: Mastubation is unhealthy
Jerking off, solo sex, self love, these are some of the common terms that refer to the act of self-pleasure or masturbation. In the past, masturbation is regarded as the cause of blindness, cause hair to grow on the palm, or can lead to deformed sex organs, and often a sin by many.
In reality, masturbation is a healthy way to release stress and reduce physical tensions. It is also an excellent way to help one relax and the satiety helps to promote sleep as well.
Recent studies also hinted that regular ejaculation can also help keep a man’s prostate healthy thereby reducing his chance of developing prostate cancer. Some women claimed that masturbation helped them to relieve menstral cramps, and even help in easing premenstrual syndromes symptoms as well. One shopper at tengatango.com wrote to explain how masturbation help him to relieve his migrane and asked if tengatango.com can help to convince his doctor to prescribe TENGA sex toys to him as part of his treatment!
Sex therapists are also known to have encouraged their patients to masturbate in the treatment of certain sexual dysfunctions - such as premature ejaculations, delayed ejaculations, and performance axieties in men.
MYTH 2: Masturbation is only for those who cant get real sex
Masturbation is as good as sex and in some instances can even be better than sex! Unlike sex, masturbation is self-oriented, this means that your pleasure matters about everything else. Sex with another person means you will have the pressure to please your partner. Which can be annoying if you are not getting the pleasure you are seeking.
From a biological perspective, the body and the sexual organs cannot tell the difference between sex or masturbation. It will respond in the same manner, and derive as much pleasure, and the eventual orgasm will be just as intense and satisfying.
Studies also indicated that even individuals in a relationship masturbate, and even concluded that masturbation is not only for singles. tengatango.com also notice a trend where female shoppers are buying TENGA onacups and Flipholes for their boyfriends and husbands.
MYTH 3: Masturbation can be addictive
Some misguided religious leaders even suggest that masturbation is harmful as it can be addictive and causes people to commit crimes of passion. While excessive AND compulsive masturbation is harmful, masturbation is not. What is important is one’s attitude towards the act. Persons with the correct attitude usually see masturbation as a form of sexual self-expression, an intimate act they engage with their partner, or a means to relate to his or her body sexually.
Masturbation eases sexual tensions and this may actually help to keep one’s sex drive and lust in check. Uncontrolled passion can instead lead to sex-related crimes and temptations.
Just remember, chocolate can be just as addictive, and it will probably make you fat too.
MYTH 4: Masturbation is meant only for the young adults
Masturbation can also be an effective way for young persons to explore their sexuality and thereby enhance their self-esteem and boost confidence.
Recently, sex educators are also advocating masturbation as the safest form of sex, and the arguments are simple: the perfect alternative to sex can also eliminate the risk of unplanned pregnancies and infections, and avoid all the sexually transmitted diseases.
The sensual and pleasurable act of masturbation is performed by many individuals throughout their lives. The act is neither limited by one’s stage in life, age or gender, sexual orientation, race, or educational level.
CONCLUSION
So forget everything you think you know about masturbation! Better yet, approach masturbation with a healthy and correct attitude, and you can benefit from it. Self-pleasuring is an excellent way for us to explore our sexuality, an effective and healthy way to relieve sexual tension and stress, help us overcome certain sexual difficulties and maybe even improve our sex life.
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