We at Badd Kitty adult stores are great proponents of masturbation. We sell a wide variety of lubricants and toys to help everyone find a comfortable and pleasurable way to masturbate, either alone or with a partner. So the question becomes, is there such a thing as too much masturbation? The answer might surprise you.

Generally, masturbation is a great thing. Being in touch with your body and being able to know what pleases you and what you enjoy or dislike sexually are important aspects of your overall sex life. We have written before about the physical and mental health benefits of masturbation and orgasm. Having a healthy sex life, even if you are alone, is beneficial in so many ways. So, when can masturbation become too much?

First and foremost is the obvious and extreme. If you are masturbating so much that you are seeing bruising, tears, or other injury, it is past time to dial things back a bit. This is, of course, an extreme case that most people will never reach, but it bears saying that there can be physical consequences to too much of a good thing. If you are masturbating to the point of hurting yourself,, it is time to visit your health care provider and solve that issue quickly. Your sexual health is always important, even if you currently have no partners and your sex life is solely masturbation.

Less dramatic but still important is the fact that too much solo masturbation can effect your partnered sex life. You can get too used to orgasm with only your hand or toys. This can make it hard for you to get the same pleasure from your partner. Taking a little break from your regular masturbation schedule can help reset your body in a way.

Beyond these physical signs, there can be social and emotional costs to too much masturbation. Excessive masturbation can sometimes lead to a disconnection from interest or enjoyment in sex with your partner. Excessive masturbation can lead to stress, which is something you should be using masturbation to relieve.

One symptom of masturbation can be guilt. Masturbation is still a little stigmatized in our society, and you might feel some guilt about taking matters into your own hands, so to speak, too often. This is one effect of masturbation that you should take steps to overcome. The sexual response and pleasure of your body is something you should embrace, not be embarrassed about or feel guilty for. Masturbation is the safest form of sex there is, after all. Sexual release through self play is healthy, pleasurable, stress relieving, and should be fun. Take advantage of these benefits and try to avoid any guilt about making yourself feel good.

Masturbation is healthy and important. If you find it becoming a problem, do not be afraid to speak to your health care provider about your issues. Masturbation is an important tool for sexual health, and should be used in a healthy and joyful way in your sex life.

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