Masturbation is a good thing and it’s healthy to boot. “No Nut November” and NoFap is totally harmful BS! We pride ourselves on ejaculating mistruths one fap at a time, so does AskMen.
In a recent article from AskMen.com, “Busting Myths About the Risks of “Chronic” Masturbation and More“, author Eve Parsons investigates the absurd misconceptions and dispels many of the myths and mis-truths surrounding NoFap, chronic masturbation, and more.
That’s right, I said it. And not only is it OK to indulge in self-pleasure, it’s also important to dispel many of the harmful myths and mis-truths out there that continue to haunt our understanding of healthy sexuality in general — and men’s sexual health in particular.
Indeed: movements such as NoFap, or even practices like “No Nut November” not only belittle men who engage in the physically and psychologically healthy practice of masturbation, but also spread dangerous misinformation about sex that is often rooted in misogyny, homophobia, antisemitism, religious extremism, and all kinds of regressive pseudoscience that is straight out of the 19th century.
If you’ve ever been shamed for masturbating, you’re definitely not alone.
Whether you’re a member of the BateWorld community or not (yet!), you’re likely aware of the shame-thumping (not welcome here might I add) surrounding this thing we love and enjoy so much. As Parsons says, you’re not alone. Being a part of the community is one step into overcoming such shame, connecting with bators just like you and sharing in the great f*cking joy that it gives us. 🙂
And if you think you might masturbate an “abnormal” amount, think again.
In a word, there is no such thing as “normal.” […]
No matter what your weekly average is — or whether it seems to fluctuate frequently — the good news is that you can feel free to keep engaging in your solo pleasure whenever you need to.
“As long as your masturbation is not interfering with your everyday life and you feel good about it, then you are fine,” says sexologist Marla Renee Stewart, MA, the resident sexpert for Lovers.
There is no such thing as “normal” when it comes to the amount, but…
“I know that everybody has these stories of people who masturbate 4 to 10 times a day, and can’t leave the house, lose relationships and jobs,” says Dr. Ley. “But, in every one of these cases I’ve ever seen, there’s an underlying cause, often obsessive-compulsive disorder or substance use such as methamphetamine.”
And not surprisingly, stopping masturbation does not make these underlying issues go away.
To be clear: the state of your mental and emotional health can impact solo (or partnered) sex just as much as your physical health. If you are experiencing any distress that you attribute to masturbation, consider seeking out a licensed therapist to help you identify any underlying issues that are affecting your impulse control and emotional regulation.
So, fap on, and dive into the rest of this juicy article shedding light on these hot-topic questions:
- How Much Masturbating Is Too Much?
- Is It Normal for Masturbation Habits to Change Over Time?
- Are There Any Health Risks Associated With Masturbation?
- Can Too Much Masturbation Desensitize You to Sex?
- What if your masturbation habits (or certain sexual fantasies that arise when you masturbate) are causing you to feel anxious or guilty?
- Is Masturbating to Porn Healthy?
How much do you masturbate? What’s your experience? Drop it in the comments below.
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If we’re going to talk about the fallacy of “no nut” then we should also address the related practice of extended/repeated denial of ejaculation; allegedly to enhance the quality of masturbation. This is merely another personal preference when it comes to self-pleasure. As we hopefully all agree, there are no “rules” to masturbation and – speaking as a ‘bator who indulges in “edging” – I don’t see any reason to repeatedly deny myself a good ejaculation. If you think that makes things better for you, then do that. But my ejaculation is my reward for a good solo session. Also, the length of my solo sessions can vary widely. Sometimes I want to enjoy a long, leisurely ‘bate and other times I might just want a hot quickie. It’s all good.
Hey John. I was reading your post and it made me feel better. Not that I’m ashamed or embarrassed about jerking off but I absolutely love it. I’ll do it as many times as I can in a day. I , as well have different sessions. Some can last several hours while I can knock a 10 min out. I’m just happy to know men as yourself love it as much as I do
I love this article. I only wish every man would read it – better yet at a young age!
I love masturbation. And I mean, LOVE! It has been one of life’s greatest pleasures for me. It has never once let me down. I have never come to regret one minute of the thousands of hours I have indulged in it. It never says no. Through decades of experience and education from gurus like the Bate Master it provides only more and more pleasure over time. It has helped me through some deep valleys. It has made great times in my life even better. I never grow tired of it. I look forward to it. I am a better man for it. Every man should be so lucky.
praise of masturbation. Masturbation is a very useful and enjoyable habit. Helping to reduce sexual tension. It is also healthy if the semen is drained regularly. This keeps the prostate healthy. Masturbation can be done alone (solo masturbation) or with like-minded partners. Masturbators do not need to harm anyone in order to obtain their sexual satisfaction. This means that other people (children, women and men) are not endangered by masturbating. Personally, I am a proud solo masturbator who has been masturbating regularly for the past 68 years. I started masturbating when I was 9 years old, now I’m 77 years old. For many years I have been dealing with the phenomenon of masturbation. That means I have collected all the information available to me. The great advantage of masturbation is that you can also masturbate in old age or when you are ill, when an erection is no longer possible. Because especially in old age it is very beneficial if the prostate is emptied regularly. On the importance scale, masturbation is at level 1 for me.
My masterbation story is quite similar to yours. I began at age 7/8 and became quite skilled through college. When I got married we had a great sex life that didn’t fade until health issues prevented penitrative sex. I continued masterbating often all through the years and now at 77 it’s all I have left. Its still wonderful after years of trying to wear it out.
I love to masturbate. Wanking opens up my senses. I wish there was more time in the day for this healthy practice! However, there is a lot of cultural and societal guilt imposed on this very normal sexual expression. I very appreciated the comments expressed herein that masturbation can be a lifelong practice, even into old age. I’ve long incorporated photography into my practice, having taken thousands of erotic self-photos over the past 20+ years, and this collection in turn feeds my sexuality. The act of self-love in front of the camera is extremely arousing—plus you end up with a record of your fun, like an ever-growing personal porn collection. It also helps to dissipate guilt or shame over time.