Men masturbate, so why can’t women? It’s a taboo subject for some, but there are actually millions of women who have no problem opening up and being honest about the fact that they masturbate. There is never a bad reason to indulge in pleasuring yourself. Whether you do it because it feels good or because you are relieving stress, there is no need to be embarrassed about masturbation because it is something both men and women do.
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Here are 9 reasons why every woman should masturbate.
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It keeps you happy.
When people orgasm, it releases endorphins, which are feel good hormones. After masturbating, a woman is most likely going to feel pretty happy.
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You learn your body and become more comfortable with it.
Every woman should know what she likes and how she likes its. Masturbating allows you to learn your body and become more comfortable with it. If you can’t pleasure yourself, how can you expect someone else to know how to do it?
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It can improve your sex life.
Masturbation allows you to explore your body and find out what feels best. Knowing your body in this way can make you more confident in bed and more vocal with partners. Once you figure out what you like, you can tell your partner where to touch you.
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It allows you to fall asleep easier.
When people have an orgasm, it is not uncommon for them to feel exhausted afterward. This is because you are relieved both physically and emotionally following an orgasm, which makes it easier for you to fall asleep.
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Relieves sexual tension.
We all can’t have sex when we want, so of course there is going to be sexual tension that has built up. Well, this is something that masturbating can relieve. It will keep you satisfied until the next time you get to have sex.
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Soothes aches and pains.
Unfortunately, when it’s that time of the month, many women experience cramps. This may seem odd, but if you masturbate, it can actually help relieve the pain of cramps. The reason this works is because it allows the blood to come out faster and relaxes muscles, which will help ease the cramps.
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It’s a stress reliever.
Sex is a stress reliever and so is masturbation. There are many ways for a person to relieve stress, but there aren’t many that feel as good as masturbation or sex.
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There’s no chance of getting a STI or pregnant.
When you have sex with another person, you are putting yourself at risk of catching something, especially if you don’t wear protection. When you masturbate, it is just you, so there is no risk of you contracting any unwanted infections and getting pregnant, which is a way less stressful situation than engaging in sex with a partner.
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It feels good.
People do a lot of things simply because of the good feeling they get and this includes masturbate. It is no secret that masturbating can feel just as good, if not better, than sex.
