GO ahead be selfish, dim the lights, fire up Redtube and spend some quality time under the sheets with yourself. Masturbation isn’t only a source of pleasure it also keeps you in good health. Masturbation is actually good for you!

Masturbation has always been a subject of taboo with a string of myths that perpetuated negative attitudes but science has proven these myths to be wrong. Myths such as; you’ll go blind, lose your strength, or grow hair on the palms of your hands are just a few myths people used to tell about masturbation. Of course here at RHP we don’t need medical science to tell us that masturbation is actually good for you but it is nice to have science on our side.
What science does say about masturbation, however, is that it has a whole bunch of health benefits. Here’s how a little self-play can keep your body, mind and your sex life in shape:

Your Body

Whether you’re male or female, masturbation is a fun way to stay in shape. It’s a form of exercise! No need to leave home to go to the gym! A great winter sports, don’t you think, exercise while keeping warm and getting that much needed loving…
Playing with yourself helps to boost your immune system and keeps you in good physical shape. Plus, the muscle relaxation you feel after an orgasm can help with sleeping better, cure short-term aches and pains, while the longer-term benefits include lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.

For men, regular masturbation helps maintain a healthy hard-on and can even help men learn to prolong sex (something ladies really appreciate). For women, it can alleviate menstrual cramps and speed up recovery from urinary tract infections and exercise your pelvic floor muscles, which will help you enjoy more powerful orgasms (that’s enough said there ladies).

Masturbation and orgasm both burn calories, and the phenethylamine that floods into your bloodstream when you orgasm is an appetite suppressant, so it can even help you stay slim. Now here’s a diet plan more people would be likely to stick to!

Your Brain

If you’re feeling stressed or depressed, self-love is just the thing to indulge in. Along with the mood-boosting effects of dopamine and oxytocin, the endorphins you release when you orgasm help to fight depression and anxiety.

Your Sex Life

We’re here because we care about our sex life. You’ll be happy to know that masturbation makes you more attractive! How you ask? Some of that attraction is hormonal, but the circulation boost you get when you masturbate will also give your skin a natural, healthy glow and that big smile on your face after orgasm will help too.

Masturbation is good for your body, your mind and your sex life and it’s side effect free. If there was a pill that could do all that we’d all be buying it. Now that we know all the benefits what are you still doing here jump in bed and get busy…

While we’re on the subject of Masturbation, how about if we get some feedback from you about this topic? Or why not jump on the member forums and read what others have to say?

‘Female Masturbation.’ Read it here

‘Toys for men’s pleasure.’ Read it here

‘In celebration of masturbation.’ Read it here