May is International Masturbation Month!
Masturbation month
May is international masturbation month and yes I am going to talk about it. Some of you read the title and cringed, others maybe got a little embarrassed and some didn’t think twice about it. This is a non-nudist type article, this falls into the “a man and his thoughts” categories.
Masturbation can be a taboo and touchy subject for many, however, I am going to dive in a bit and talk about it.
For some of you reading this you were taught growing up by your parents, school or church that pleasuring yourself was bad, and in some cases a sin. This thought has carried on with you for your lifetime and if you do it, have this feeling in the back of your head like you are doing something wrong or immoral.
I have talked to people that believe if you masturbate while you are in a relationship it is considered cheating, or immoral to masturbate to the thought of another person. Others are simply embarrassed that they do it. Don’t be. Masturbation doesn’t signal a bad relationship or that there is something wrong. As you will see in the health benefits below, self producing organisms are healthy and a good source of alone time when needed.
The intent of this blog isn’t to challenge your thoughts or what you have been taught, but to simply acknowledge the positives that self-pleasure can bring.
Health Benefits of masturbation
Masturbation can be healthy to many people. According to an article in Health Line (read it here) enjoying a good self-pleasure session can help you to relieve stress, sleep better, boost your mood and relax. You may also feel pleasure, relieve cramps, release sexual tension and better understand your wants and needs.
The article goes on to further state “two 2009 studies found that vibrator use among women and men has been linked to an increase in desire, arousal, and overall sexual function. Women also reported an increase in lubrication, while men reported better erectile function”.
Now I know a “man’s man” or “straight man” would never want a vibrator near their penis or anus. Here is what I can tell you from personal experience, a prostate massage or toy in you while masturbating feels amazing. While I must be in the mood, when I am I use a small toy like this one (this is a non paid endorsement just used for the men so you can see what I am talking about).
Hell, in my working days it wasn’t uncommon during high stress times for me to masturbate in the office bathroom to take a mental break and relieve stress.
Getting to know thyself
Masturbation is a great way to get to know yourself on a really personal level. It allows you to understand your body and what you like and don’t like. It is a also a great time to be alone and relax with just yourself.
Health Warning
To much masturbation can lead to an addiction. Addiction isn’t fun nor funny trust me I know about struggling with addiction to alcohol.
My personal life and thoughts
Masturbation doesn’t have to be taboo or you feel like you have to hide it. On occasion I will wake up to J masturbating at night when I am asleep. Sometimes I will listen and allow her to spend time alone, other times I will join and masturbate next to her, and other times we will have sex. On rare occasions, if we are watching a steamy movie and she gets turned on I will catch her enjoying herself while watching. I don’t get mad, or jealous that she didn’t get turned on and want to have sex with me. Sometimes I will encourage her to think of others as I am a realist and know that I should consume her every thought…in the end, I want her satisfied and enjoying life.
While May is masturbation month, on May 7th at 6:30 EST/3:30 PST is an international unified masturbation and organism time (according to Wikipedia). While I will be busy at that time, if you are feeling frisky join those across the world, and maybe even your partner and join a global movement of self-satisfaction.
Now don’t mistake this article and assume that masturbation at nudist resorts and events is acceptable as it is not. This is something that should be done at the appropriate time and place.
So, this masturbation month I would encourage you to to well…masturbate. Try something new, think of something different and enjoy life on your terms. Learn to be you and only you (see that blog here).
Good luck and happy pleasuring.
Ryan
Your Every Day Nudist living the Eastern Washington nudist life
Thanks for a frank discussion of this topic.
Anytime 🙂
When I was a youngster I’d masturbate several times a day. Never felt guilty about it but then I wasn’t exactly “a man’s man,” either. I’m pretty confident that it greatly enhanced my love making skills. You can build up a lot of endurance if you do it right.
Glad that you are discussing it openly and honestly. I am widowed now and usually masturbate once a day, and yes, as a gay man, I sometimes use a prostate massager.
My doctor advised me a while back that masturbation and massage of the prostate is highly beneficial to good prostate health.
I have no difficulty in following doctor’s orders! LOL!
Rich,
Sorry to hear you are widowed man and there is nothing wrong with that at all and hey you have to take care of your self (not just in self enjoyment)!