Solitary pleasure, or masturbation, is a source of sexual pleasure accessible to all. What are the advantages and how to practice it?

Solitary pleasure, also called masturbation, is a sexual activity that involves giving pleasure to yourself. The desired goal is only sexual pleasure, enjoyment or orgasm. It is an activity practiced by both men and women, and is in no way to be considered as a disorder, deviance or disease when it is practiced without addictive dimension. Masturbation can be preceded by stimulation by images or a film of a sexual nature, which some people feel the need for in order to increase the desire.

Masturbation has several effects on the body and on the mind. Indeed, sexual pleasure, whether it is linked to a solitary practice or to several, has consequences on the psychic. Orgasm, when it is reached, causes a reaction in the brain and central nervous system which results in the secretion of hormones having a euphoric effect, but also anti-depressive properties. In fact, achieving sexual enjoyment through masturbation is good for mental health. In addition, masturbation allows you to get to know your body better, the way our sexual organs work, the different sexual responses according to stimulation, etc. In short, by experimenting with sexual practices or positions, you increase your chances of achieving enjoyment with your partners.

There is a priori no risk in practicing solitary pleasure, in any way whatsoever, if it remains within a framework of pleasure. On the contrary, as we have seen, sexual pleasure is good for the brain, for the body, but also for its sexual and sentimental life. When it is practiced in excess, that is to say that it no longer only takes on a dimension of pleasure but also a form of addiction, masturbation becomes a sexual disorder. People with this disorder are addicted to masturbation, and feel the almost incessant urge to masturbate, and to achieve some form of sexual pleasure. This can have an impact on their social life, which suffers from this activity which takes too much space and prevents them from blossoming in their sexual and sentimental life. In this case, it is recommended to consult a sex therapist, who will be able to detect the causes of this disorder, and consider solutions to remedy it.

All sexologists agree: practicing masturbation is strongly recommended when you are in a relationship. Solitary pleasure can be complementary to pleasure as a couple or with sexual partners: it is a moment of intimacy, in front of yourself, where you are free of your desires. In addition, as explained previously, solitary pleasure allows you to discover your erogenous zones, to test fantasies, to understand your body differently, and can allow people to feel more comfortable with their sexuality within their own. couple. Of course, masturbation is not a substitute for shared pleasure, but can be part of better sexual fulfillment.

There is no universal recipe for achieving enjoyment during female masturbation. The stimulation can be done with the hands, or with a sextoy. It can affect the clitoris, the vagina, the anus, but also the breasts, the lips, etc. Some women will prefer to stimulate their clitoris with their hands, by exerting pressure on the area as well as on the edges, while others will prefer to simulate vaginal penetration with a sextoy. It is also possible to stimulate several zones at the same time.

As with women, male masturbation can take many forms. The most common method is to stimulate the penis with your hand, mimicking penetration. Some men also like the contact on the testicles and around the penis. There are also sex toys for men, which stimulate the penis, anus or even the testicles. Masturbation can end in ejaculation, which is not always synonymous with orgasm in men.