Research on masturbation

Abstaining from ejaculating for a few days may increase testosterone and improve sperm quality. However, there isn’t any research to back the other claims associated with not masturbating.

shows that masturbation in childhood and adolescence among females is associated with a healthy self-image and positive sexual experiences later in life.

Some more physical and mental health benefits that have been linked to masturbation include:

• improved mood
• better sleep
• stress and tension relief
• relief from menstrual cramps
• lower risk of prostate cancer (research is ongoing to explore this link)