Is Masturbation Unhealthy?

No. Masturbation is not unhealthy.
Maybe you've heard that masturbation makes you blind or damages your sex organs. This couldn't be further from the truth. Masturbation is not physically harmful in any way. In fact, it has a number of physical and mental health benefits — here are just a few:

• Masturbation releases stress and physical tension. Many people masturbate to relax, and it can help some people fall asleep.



• Orgasms — whether they're from masturbation or sex play with a partner — can act as a natural painkiller. One study from 2001 found that orgasm can ease migraines faster than medication. Some women masturbate to relieve menstrual cramps. Research has also shown that orgasms may even prevent endometriosis, a disease of the uterine lining.



• One recent study found that frequent ejaculation from masturbating may reduce a man's chances of developing prostate cancer.

Plus, masturbation is the ultimate form of safer sex — there is no risk of pregnancy or infection.

Thanks to TeenWire.