marimaculate

could anyone tell me if masturbation is safe for women?

Iseulda

Well - I do sometimes worry for those porn stars with those terribly longs nails

No, sorry - I'm kidding. Why would you think it isn't safe? What could possibly be unsafe about it?

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marimaculate

Well, since excess of everything is bad...maybe masturbating too...does it harm women anyway?

Iseulda

It would entirely depend I guess - the way I do it I don't see how it is possible. I suppose if you neglected to wash your hands before you might risk an infection or there are some women who get off on inserting very large objects into their vaginas - I suppose you could do damage to yourself that way, tearing or bruising and such.

But generally speaking, no - your clit won't fall off from rubbing, you won't go blind, or deaf, or mad.

One thing I have heard of happening is 'vibrator fatigue' - well that's my term for it. What it is is that some women get dependant on their vibrator to make them orgasm, they come to require the stimulation from the vibe and the stimulation from sex is not as easy to concentrate and control - so these women become unable to orgasm during sex.

That's not exactly a health risk - but I would consider it a potential negative side effect.

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Now let us sport us while we may; / And now, like am'rous birds of prey,
Rather at once our time devour, / Than languish in his slow-chapp'd power.
Let us roll all our strength, and all / Our sweetness, up into one ball;
And tear our pleasures with rough strife / Thorough the iron gates of life.
Thus, though we cannot make our sun / Stand still, yet we will make him run.

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marimaculate, I moved your thread from an "old post", now closed because you obviously have conflicting thoughts on this.

You mention "in-eccess", and the thoughts of anything in-eccess is bad, hense your fear there.

Is the question you are asking more so to do with, having no sex drive for a partner if you masterbate too much?

Or, as Isuelda has answered, to do with hurting yourself, or disfiggering yourself?

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trendywendy

Hi
I dont think masturbation would harm anyone, we are all told we release certain hormones in our bodies when we orgasm, good ones which help our bodies towards the "Feel Good" factor, so no hun, you go ahead and enjoy! X

pureromancebystacie

The reality is that women who masturbate experience a wide range of health benefits, and here are just a few:

* Masturbation helps prevent cervical infections and helps relieve urinary tract infections. While it’s general knowledge that regular masturbation can reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men, studies are showing that female masturbation can also provide protection against cervical infections because when women masturbate, the orgasm “tents” or opens the cervix.

Many women with urinary tract infections report the desire to masturbate when they feel a UTI coming on, and for a good reason: masturbating helps relieve pain and it flushes the old bacteria from the cervix. It’s the body’s way of getting the bacteria out.

* Masturbation is associated with improved cardiovascular health and lower risk of type-2 diabetes. In a number of studies, women who experienced more orgasms, and overall greater frequency and satisfaction with sex — whether with a partner or not — were shown to have greater resistance to coronary heart disease (CHD) and type-2 diabetes.

* Masturbation can help work against insomnia naturally, through hormonal and tension release. Many women masturbate as a means to wind down after a hectic day or to fall asleep at night, but they often don’t know that there’s a hormonal reason why it works. Dopamine, or the “feel-good” hormone, is on the rise during the anticipation of a sexual climax. After the climax, the calming hormones oxytocin and endorphins are released, making us feel the warm afterglow that helps us sleep.

These are all good reasons to reconsider our views on masturbation, but there are also several other reasons why masturbation can help us feel more confident and connected:

* Improves our mood. Masturbation helps relieve depressive emotions. As we become aroused, the hormone levels of dopamine and epinephrine soar in our bodies. Both of these hormones are mood-boosters. Many studies show that women who report personal satisfaction with their sex lives live a better quality of life overall.

* Relieves stress. In her book For Yourself, noted sex therapist Lonnie Barbach explains that the stress resulting from avoiding sex can create the kind of body imbalances we mentioned earlier. She writes that masturbation can help relieve emotional stress by taking time for ourselves, amidst the demands of home, family, and work.

* Strengthens our relationship with ourselves. When we know, love, and nurture ourselves on emotional and physical levels, we gain confidence and grow through self-awareness. Being able to recognize, articulate, and experience what brings pleasure is a powerful step toward fulfillment.

* Strengthens sexual relationship with partner. Many couples have different sexual drives and needs. Masturbation is one way to meet personal needs not met by a partner. It can be shared with a partner. Witnessing a partner masturbate can teach us what methods our partners use so we can learn what they enjoy. It can also open the lines of communication between partners who otherwise might be assuming that the “routine” is still working.

...StillThinking

The only tramatic account w/ masterbating (that I've heard of) is someone dying from penetrating herself with a carrot letting air into her bloodstream.
My advice is to stay away from the carrots....

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Um okay... that makes sense.... ?????????

Unfortunately there is a bunny on this site, .....

And, seriously, we know that you have a sense of humor so perhaps try the Lounge section of our Forum, you may find that fun.

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