Benefits
It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression, stress and lead to a higher sense of self-worth (Hurlbert & Whittaker, 1991). Masturbation can also be particularly useful in relationships where one partner wants more sex than the other — in which case masturbation provides a balancing effect and thus a more harmonious relationship.
On July 16, 2003, an Australian research team led by Graham Giles of The Cancer Council published a medical study which concluded that frequent masturbation by males may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. The study also indicated that this would be more helpful than ejaculation through sexual intercourse because intercourse can transmit diseases that may increase the risk of cancer instead.
Masturbation is also seen as a sexual technique that protects individuals from the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Support for such a view, and for making it part of the American sex education curriculum led to the dismissal of US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders during the Clinton administration.
Some people actually consider masturbation as a cardiovascular workout. And while doctors have no proof of this actually being true, those suffering from cardiovascular disorders (particularly those recovering from myocardial infarction, or heart attacks) should resume physical activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) gradually and with the frequency and rigor in which their physical status will allow. Some doctors will advise those recovering from heart attacks to resume sexual activity (solitary or with a partner) when one is able to climb two flights of stairs without experiencing shortness of breath or chest pain.
Blood pressure
A study has shown that a test group which only had intercourse had, as a whole, lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those who had intercourse but also had masturbated for one or more days (Brody, 2006).
Female
Objects inserted into the vagina or anus should be clean and of a kind that will not scratch or break. Care should be taken not to fully insert anything into the anus — any object used should have a flared or flanged base; otherwise retrieval can require a visit to the emergency room. Modern dildos and anal plugs are designed with this feature.
Pregnancy
Masturbation involving both a man and a woman (Mutual Masturbation) can result in pregnancy only if semen contacts the vulva. Masturbation with a partner can also theoretically result in transmission of sexually transmitted disease by contact with bodily fluids, so this should be avoided with a partner whose disease status is uncertain.
Male
A man whose penis has suffered a blunt trauma or injury during intercourse may rarely sustain a penile fracture, or come later in life to suffer from Peyronie's disease. Phimosis is "a contracted foreskin (that) may cause trouble by hurting when an attempt is made to pull the foreskin back". In these cases, any energetic manipulation of the penis can be problematic.
Compulsive masturbation
Masturbating frequently presents no physical, mental or emotional risk in itself,[ but it can be that masturbation is being used to relieve either boredom or stress. In either case, as with any "nervous habit", it is more helpful to consider the causes of the boredom or of the stress, rather than try to repress the masturbation itself
There is some discussion between professionals and other interested parties as to the existence or validity of sexual addictions. Nonetheless there are lists of warning signs such as when sexual activity is reducing a person's ability to function in every day life, or is placing them at risk, for example, of pursuing illegal or destructive activities. Very frequent and compulsive masturbation may be seen as one of the signs of a sexual addiction
2007-01-09 00:34:55
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answered by DanE 7
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Actually it is very good for you. Not only for stress relief, heart rate.. but studies have shown that giving yourself "exercise" keeps the penis working right - so you do not need Viagra later in life. Your penis is a muscle after all. It needs blood and regular circulation to be able to keep working right. Think like a body-builder.
Regular masturbation also has shown to reduce the risk of prostrate cancer. The theory is that your body needs to get rid of that fluid. Keep your semen in the body too long and it will start accumulating poisons. Which in turn can harm your body. Your body is a functioning machine. Think of it as changing the oil.
Of course, all things must be done in moderation. Don't hurt yourself!!
2007-01-09 00:43:07
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answered by Left Hand Black 5
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You are in the wrong category for your question. It has nothing to do with respiratory diseases. You cannot spell and your grammar is very poor.
Listen in school and stop paying so much attention to your private part. That private part isn't going to get any where in life but school might.
2007-01-09 11:26:44
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answered by Anonymous
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If more people did it there would be less rape. A mans sexual urges can overwhelm them. And some can go insane because of it. And it is far better than cheating on your spouse.
2007-01-09 00:38:31
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answered by oldmanwitastick 5
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If it did there would be a lot of blind people with hairy palms and carpal tunnel syndrome running around. LOL
2007-01-09 00:35:13
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answered by vivib 6
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No. It's very healthy, relieves stress, increases heart rate...good cardio, good for the heart.
2007-01-09 00:29:37
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answered by Anonymous
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Nope. It's actually quite good for you. It reduces your' chances of getting prostate cancer, releives of stress and feels great!
2007-01-09 00:33:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Nope.
2007-01-09 00:29:06
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answered by me__ME__me 2
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It harms the mind
2007-01-09 00:29:21
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answered by charles 3
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no i dont think so
it entirely relieves your mind from stress
and you must have it in your control
enjoy the life
2007-01-09 00:32:03
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answered by deepak 2
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