What are the benefits of masturbating even when you're not "in the mood"?

Are you not in the mood to masturbate? So you're not alone! Many of us are feeling lonely these days.

But before you hang up your magic wand or toss your Piper suction sleeve in a box, we want to remind you of a few reasons why you might find self-pleasure any way you like.

Just remember that if you don't want to masturbate, you don't need to at all. Many people lead completely happy, satisfying and sex-positive lives after masturbation plays a role. But if you find yourself lacking masturbation even though you're not "in the mood," it will prompt you to remember.

1.   Arousal is often a response, not a spontaneous mood.

Many of us don't even bother to grab a bottle of Sliquid and indulge unless the mood is particularly affecting. But for many people, arousal is not a spontaneous state. it's a reaction to something

This means you may have to take matters into your own hands (literally) if you forget to masturbate. Instead of waiting for the urge to suddenly hit you, it's best to consider building up that urge yourself. watching or reading porn, having sex with a play partner.

Make sure to use sex toys with your partner, take a relaxing bath with sultry music, reminisce on past meetings.

2.   Masturbation will help you to reacquaint yourself with sexual pleasure.

If I don't regularly have sex or masturbate, I forget how much I loved it. The same thing happens when I skip my morning workouts or buy frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones because they are quicker/easier to prepare.

The only way to remind me how much I enjoy it—despite the extra effort for it—is to do it again.

Don't feel bad if you might find it oddly intimidating to give it another shot. Using adult toys video will add a lot of joy to your life, so you may need to take some time to get used to it.

Just be patient with yourself and your body. Masturbation is about pleasure and relief, not guilt or stress.

3.   Masturbation is like a healthy sport for you.

Embrace the Values of Sex and Masturbation: "There are many obvious ways sexual pleasure can be beneficial. It releases dopamine and oxytocin, which will help improve your mood and relieve stress. Help with trouble sleeping (or in many cases - it can help wake you up.) It will increase your self-esteem and body confidence manifold.

4.   With this, you can improve your relationships.

Masturbation has become a healthy part of many relationships. Mutual masturbation can be a shared experience, but solo masturbation has equally many benefits.

Masturbation gives you space to explore your body and your needs, allowing you to better express them to partners. Desires and boundaries are easier to define and communicate when you are already familiar with what you want. It's also easier to teach a partner to please you when you can show them directly.