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Some time ago, masturbation was considered a crime against nature and young people were often scolded for it. Nowadays, the general public is much more relaxed about it and mostly chooses to ignore such matters. However, by doing so, people are also ignoring the numerous benefits of masturbation that are rarely talked about. In this article, we cover this often taboo subject in order to help you live a longer, happier and more exciting life. Here are a bunch of benefits you get from this rather harmless fun.
Helps the Blood Flow
Besides water, one of the most important liquids in our body is obviously our blood. It is responsible for the distribution of oxygen all through our organism, removal of waste, temperature regulation, and many other essential functions. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep those blood vessels active, clean and healthy and masturbation certainly helps with that process.
Relieves Pain
One of the substances that get released into your bloodstream when you play with yourself is oxytocin, a natural hormone that soothes pain and can even stop it. This is probably why some people enjoy some masochistic sex practices that combine pain and pleasure, playing with these levels of oxytocin. We’re not saying you should implement this with masturbation; we’re just saying it’s an option for some (somewhat strange) people.
Prevents Heart Attacks
While we’re on the subject of blood, you might be interested to know that masturbation can also prevent heart attacks. These attacks happen when the blood vessels clog at the heart and it can’t receive the much necessary oxygen. Like we’ve already mentioned, masturbation helps clear those paths and ultimately prevents hearts attacks that can be fatal.
Prevents Prostate Cancer
One of the most vicious natural killers today is certainly cancer that we still have no cure yet. The only thing we can do is prevent the disease from even appearing with exercise, good diet, and healthy lifestyle. Well, one of these ‘exercises’ that is quite important for men is masturbation, as it keeps the prostate healthy and prevents terminal diseases like cancer.
Cures Common Cold
Now, you might think that all masturbation ever does is deal with serious conditions and incurable diseases, but it actually helps with normal things like common colds. By boosting your immune system, masturbation can actually cure a common cold and help with nose congestion. So, next time, instead of grabbing those antibiotics, just grab something else.
Helps with Restless Leg Syndrome
Some call it Jimmy legs, but it’s formally known as the Restless Leg Syndrome. It is a minor condition where the affected person gets an uncomfortable feeling for an unknown reason and has to move his limbs to a different position, often multiple times in the short period of time. Of course, masturbation can help with this problem as well.
