Masturbation is a natural and healthy sexual activity. It is the sexual stimulation of one’s genitals or other sensitive parts of the body for sexual arousal and pleasure.
There are several myths and taboos about masturbation that try to convince you that masturbation is not good.
One common myth is that masturbation lowers Testosterone in the body. Being a primary sex hormone responsible for sexual arousal and activity, you might get worried about having low Testosterone (Low T).
But is this true? Does masturbation lower Testosterone?
In this article, we will attempt to answer your question about masturbation. We will also discuss what to do if you have Low T.<\/p>\n\n\n
Masturbation is the act of stimulating one’s own genitals or sensitive body parts for sexual arousal and pleasure.
It is an integral part of sexual development and is common among all ages, genders, and sexes.
Research<\/a> shows that 78% of males and 48% of females masturbate.
There are several health benefits of masturbation, such as better sleep, reduced stress<\/a>, elevated mood, and relief from pain.
You can also avoid the risk of an unwanted pregnancy or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs).
Yet, many people think of masturbation as taboo and feel guilty about it. In reality, masturbation is a healthy and natural activity, and there is no reason for guilt.
Many people believe that masturbation lowers sperm count or causes Erectile Dysfunction<\/a> (ED).
Though most of these myths are untrue or not scientifically proven. But this does not mean that people who masturbate cannot have low sperm count or ED.
It simply means that it is highly unlikely that the cause of these issues is masturbation.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n