There has been a lot of nonsense, myth and wrong information about masturbation. Most people, men and women do it, and for the most part it is a good thing. It will not cause any of the terrible things that our forefathers told us it would. It is not harmful. Each time you do it, there is a little surge of hormones which is beneficial, which can make you feel good.

Why do we masturbate?

• Because it feels good
• It is a natural reducer of anxiety
• It is a way of making love to yourself
• It is a sexual release

and many other reasons, add some to the list for yourself.

How much is good for you?
Whatever you are doing is probably OK. Teenage boys may masturbate once a month or five times a day, and girls are similar. Frquency goes down with age in both sexes, and so does the spare time for it. A few people never masturbate, and that is fine too.
Any risks?
Not really, but if it takes over your life, then your are at risk of sexual addiction which can become serious. If you are worried about yourself, *contact us>Finding a Therapist*
Compulsive Masturbation
This can happen for no obvious reason, and the urge to masturbate is overwhelming. There is usually a medical cause, either hormonal or to do with mental health, so see a doctor and then contact us.