May is National Masturbation Month
We’re a week into National Masturbation Month, and I hope you’ve all be celebrating hard. Surprisingly, most people don’t even know this exists. We of course have to do our part to spread the word! So why should you masturbate? Here’s a few reasons:
- Because masturbation is immensely pleasurable, invigorating, rejuvenating and fun.
- Because sexual pleasure is each person’s birthright.
- Because masturbation is the ultimate safe sex.
- Because masturbation is a joyous expression of self love.
- Because masturbation offers numerous health benefits including menstrual cramp relief, stress reduction, endorphin release, stronger pelvic muscles, reduction of prostate gland infection for men and resistance to yeast infections for women.
- Because masturbation is an excellent cardiovascular workout.
- Because each person is their own best lover.
- Because masturbation with a partner can be educational and hot.
- Because masturbation increases sexual awareness.
National Masturbation Month began in 1995, in a very political fashion. U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was forced to resign from her position after she answered an audience question about masturbation being a potential way to delay early sexual activity at the World AIDS Day in 1994.
She was quoted saying “I think it is something that is part of human sexuality and a part of something that perhaps should be taught.”
The goal for National Masturbation Month is to get people talking about masturbation. With more people talking about masturbation, the hope is to decrease the shame and stigma attached to masturbation. There is also a need to provide people with advice and reassurance.
So give yourself some relaxation time, buy a new toy, explore masturbation with a partner, and become aware of what you like and want from future partners.
