What is Masturbation?

Masturbation may sound like a daunting word but really the definition is simply the physical stimulation of the penis or vagina. In this case we are speaking of male masturbation so anything that is done by a man to make his penis hard, or to bring about an orgasm is a form of masturbation.

Boys and men of all ages masturbate, even young boys play with themselves, it feels good and it does not harm at all. As boys become men things change and eventually they have orgasms and semen is produced. This is the fluid that is released from the penis during orgasm. It is nothing more than fluid containing sperm cells.

There are many different ways in which men can masturbate. A man can use his hand and a little lotion or he can use sex toys. Choosing the right method of masturbation for you may take some trial and error and when you have gotten it right you will know.

Why do men masturbate?

The orgasm is what male masturbation is all about. That overall feeling of well being and relaxation that comes after an orgasm cannot be beaten. All of the good feelings experienced while masturbating build up the big payoff—the orgasm. This is when muscles clench and there is a joyous explosion that is hard to quantify.

Sexual tension is something that all people have to deal with and male masturbation is one way in which to release it. This does not require a partner so anyone and everyone who feels the need to have that sexual release can have it through masturbation.

And to add to the wonders of masturbation recent studies have even shown that masturbation and orgasms are about a lot more than just feeling good, they are also good for you. Some experts believe that they have proven that by ejaculating on a regular basis can help to prevent some cancers such as prostate cancer. Now if ever there was a good reason to start masturbating I think this would be it.

How healthy is masturbating?

As long as you are careful and you don’t hurt yourself there is nothing at all unhealthy about masturbating. This is a normal sexual practice that most men do, some from a young age. Some men even masturbate several times a day and this is not doing them any harm whatsoever.

I mentioned the fact that some studies are showing that you can lower your chances of getting cancer by ejaculating often but that is not the only health benefit from masturbating. The fact that you can relieve some stress through this practice alone is a great reason to do it. Stress is one of the biggest killers these days and if you can find a way to deal with it that is as enjoyable as masturbation then go for it!

If you are still unsure about how good for you masturbation really is then ask your doctor, he or she will tell you that you will not be hurt if you masturbate. In fact they will probably tell you the exact opposite!