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Masturbation involves self sexual stimulation of your genitals for sexual arousal and pleasure. the numbers of people who masturbate are weirdly high, and its pretty normal. However, people don't feel okay talking about it openly. Whereas it might be a rare public topic, there is no shame in masturbation. Sex experts say it is a healthy sexual activity that helps relieve stress and enhance satisfaction in a similar way partnered sex does. However, cultural differences and societal stigma have led to numerous misconceptions, especially on female masturbation. Most people try to make it more intense by introducing sex toys to the game, and most derive sexual pleasure from it. This article will separate the facts from fiction on female masturbation.

Why Masturbation?

It feels Good

Most people masturbate for sexual pleasure, which often leads to intense orgasms. It can improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, not to mention the release of sexual tension. This is the reason why people opt to masturbate.

It is Safe

Masturbation is the safest form of sexual pleasure since it protects you from contracting STDs and AIDS. For women, it prevents unplanned pregnancies while deriving extreme sensational pleasures.

Relieves Stress

Masturbation can make you feel relaxed after a stressful day at work.

Improves Sleep

Masturbation can help release tension, clear the mind, reduce anxiety, and relax the body, all of which are essential if you want to have a better sleep. The resulting peace of mind after masturbation can give you a better night's sleep.

Strengthens The Pelvic Muscles And Alleviates Anxiety

When women masturbate, they strengthen their pelvic floor muscles.

Increases Blood Flow And Improves Sex With Your Partner

During orgasms, blood flow increases in the brain and genitals. This is beneficial as it can reduce cramping pain. Women who masturbate report having better sex because masturbation helps them explore their sexual desires and ways to derive maximum pleasure from sexual intercourse.

Facts About Masturbation

At Least 90% of Women Masturbate

During a targeted study in 2001, 62% of women admit to masturbating or having at least masturbated at one point in their lives. The number had since risen to 80% in 2009. Currently, 9 out of 10 women admit to masturbating. Out of that number, two-thirds say they do it at least three times a week. Sexologists now believe that 90% of women masturbate.

The 3 Types Of Female Orgasms.

There are 3 types of orgasms a woman can experience while having sex or masturbating. These orgasms include

Vaginal orgasm.

Clitoral orgasms.

A combination of the two – a combination orgasm is when a woman simultaneously experiences both clitoral and vaginal orgasm. It is quite rare because it is the most difficult to achieve. Some sex toys, such as a rabbit vibrator, can greatly improve your chances.

Happy Women Tend To Forget The Last Time They Masturbated

According to the research, women in a good mood underestimate how often they masturbate. Research also suggests that women might overdo it to conform to gender stereotypes, but the link between the two aspects is yet to be established.

Fiction About Masturbation

Saliva Is An Adequate Lubricant.

A recent study established that women who use saliva for lubrication during masturbation are more likely to suffer from yeast infections. This is because saliva alters the balance of vaginal bacteria. If you must use lubrication, the safer option would be applying water-based sex lube.

People Who Have Regular Sex Masturbate Less

Most people think the more sex one has, the less likely they are to masturbate. However, there is no relationship between masturbation and sex.