Confused about what is normal and abnormal when it comes to masturbation? The short answer is: Yep, it's perfectly normal to masturbate. And if you are unsure about yourself and what is normal in relation to your body, we have several guides here at Klub Venus that you can explore - such as our guide with tips on how to masturbate - in case you need some inspiration.
How often is it normal to masturbate?
Some masturbate every day. Others several times a day. Some a few times a week. And others rarely masturbate. There are no statistics that show how often it is normal to caress and stimulate one's own body. In periods of your life you will probably masturbate more than in other periods.
And if you are afraid that you are masturbating too much, you can take it easy. You can't masturbate too much unless it directly affects your social life, or you can't manage your job, your education or your everyday life. If you are worried about whether you have become addicted to masturbation, you can always talk to your doctor, who can refer you to treatment.
Is it healthy to masturbate?
If you go around thinking that you are abnormal because you masturbate, then you should know that masturbation is actually just a sign that you are healthy - and completely normal. In fact, masturbation is stress-relieving, it boosts your mood and you get to know your body.
So yes, it is both healthy and good to masturbate. It releases the substances dopamine, endorphin and serotonin in your brain that make you feel good. And studies have actually also shown that it can relieve menstrual cramps.
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How early is it normal to start masturbating?
There is really no age limit for when it is normal to start masturbating. Even very young children touch themselves because it feels nice. It is only natural when you get a little older and approach puberty that sexual fantasies also follow.
Perhaps as a child you experienced being told that you were not allowed to touch your genitals - at least not when others were present. And maybe it has made you feel ashamed and wrong. But there is nothing wrong with masturbating - even if you, as an adult, of course know very well that it is something you only do when you are alone or with a sex partner who has given consent.
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