Masturbation is healthy whether you're in a relationship or not ?

Masturbation is a normal physical function.

It's as natural as going to the bathroom or breathing air.
And yet for some people, there's still a stigma around masturbation that has led to misinformation and numerous masturbation myths.
Read on to learn what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to solo sex.

Myth 1: People in Relationships Don't Masturbate!

Reality: People masturbate whether they are in a relationship or single.
Some get jealous when their partners masturbate because they feel it's cheating, or that their partner is masturbating because they aren't good enough,in bed.
But it's important to understand that people have different levels of sexual desire all are totally healthy and normal, and some involve masturbation.

Myth 2: Excessive Masturbation Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction!

Reality: Erectile dysfunction does not result from masturbation.
What can happen with either men or women is you masturbate frequently and become used to a certain touch, whether it's vibration or your own hand.
Because of this, she says, you may become habituated to that sensation and find it more difficult to have an orgasm with your partner.

Myth 3: Masturbation Is Not a Normal Part of Sexual Development!

Reality: A study published in JAMA Pediatrics that involved more than 800 teenagers ages 14 to 17 found that 74 percent of boys, and more than 48 percent of girls, masturbate and that's a good thing.
It's totally healthy for people of all ages to masturbate.

Myth 4: There Are No Health Benefits of Masturbation!

Reality: Masturbation has a number of health benefits.
They include better sleep, reduced stress and tension, fewer headaches, improved concentration, increased self esteem, a more youthful appearance, and better fitness.
There are also a number of specific sexual health benefits for women particularly older women including less vaginal dryness and pain during sex.

Myth 5: You Can Masturbate Too Much!

Reality: Masturbation only becomes excessive if it serves as an escape from problems in your relationship, if it begins to affect your health, or if it turns into a substitute for real life experiences.
Additionally, if masturbation causes physical soreness, emotional issues, problems with your relationship, or habituation issues, it may be a signal to cut back.
But very few people ever get to this point.

Myth 6: People Only Masturbate When They're Alone!

Reality: Some people masturbate together, and they incorporate masturbation into their sexual repertoires.
Some couples enjoy watching each other masturbate, and some like to masturbate themselves to orgasm after other forms of sexual contact.
Mutual masturbation is also a great way to have safe sex and prevent unwanted pregnancy.