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Is masturbation healthy in a relationship?

When you masturbate, you touch and caress yourself to give yourself sexual pleasure. Often you do this until you’re fully aroused and have an orgasm. What if you’re masturbating your partner?

First, ignore the myths, masturbation is normal, healthy, and can be quite beneficial. 

Masturbation in a relationship doesn’t have to happen when your spouse is out of town or not in the mood for lovemaking, instead, it should be something that should be added to the intimacy ritual. 

We cannot always depend on penetrative sex for all sexual pleasure. Masturbation can be part of foreplay or it can be the only sexual activity that couples choose to engage in sometimes. 

Many people continue masturbating even when they’re in a happy and committed relationship.

Why would someone masturbate if they’re happy with their partner? There are several reasons:

  • Stress relief: some people use masturbation as a release to relax after a stressful day.
  • They feel aroused but don’t want to have full sex or don’t have the right opportunity for it.
  • They want to try out different techniques and movements, which they can then practice with their partner.
  • They know the rhythm of their own body and use masturbation to help build the excitement.
  • Masturbation helps explore and get comfortable with your fantasies

People who masturbate regularly tend to have more satisfying sex lives, so it’s nothing to worry about!

If you feel upset because your partner masturbates regularly, stay calm and ask them why they do it. Then ask if you can watch it next time! Both men and women can find it a turn-on to be watched masturbating by their partner.

Just say: ‘I’d really like to watch you masturbate next time, so I can see what turns you on.’

Then your partner won’t feel ashamed of doing something perfectly natural, and you won’t feel excluded. And you may well pick up some tips on what feels good to them for the next time you have sex together.

Masturbating her

Masturbating a woman is also known as fingering. When you masturbate a woman, you touch her clitoris and the area around it: the labia and the opening to the vagina. Fingering can make a woman deeply aroused and can bring her to orgasm. But it’s different for every woman, and it can feel different every time.

How do you do it?

  • You can rub around the clitoris or to the side of it – or even right over it.
  • You can move faster or slower, and stroke harder or more gently.
  • You can put one or more fingers inside the woman’s vagina.

Ask your partner what she likes. You could ask her to take your hand and guide you. Or show you herself – which can be quite a turn-on!

Be keen on her body language

Pay attention to her body language. How is she responding to your touch? Is her vagina becoming moist? Is she sighing or moaning? Is her body writhing? Then you’re getting it right!

Also, listen to her breathing: is it getting faster? That’s also a sign that she’s getting aroused.

Apart from your fingers, you can also use your mouth. Only do it if you’re ready for it yourself – not just because the other person takes the initiative and you don’t dare to say no!

Masturbating him

Masturbating a man is also known as – among many other things –  giving a hand-job. You rub or stroke the penis with your hand, usually back and forth over the head. This can feel very arousing and can bring a man to orgasm. It’s different for everybody though, and even for the same person, it can feel different every time.

How do you do it?

  • You can use your whole hand, or just your finger and thumb.
  • You can make short movements or long strokes – experiment together.
  • You can do it quickly or slowly, holding the penis firmly or more gently.
  • Ask your partner what he likes. Let him show you, perhaps with your hand under his so you can feel exactly where he’s putting the pressure.

Don’t forget his body language

Pay attention to his body language. How is he responding to your touch? Is his penis getting even harder? Is he sighing or moaning? Then you’re getting it right! Is his breathing getting faster? That’s also a sign that he’s getting aroused.

Apart from your fingers, you can also use your mouth. Only do it if you’re ready for it yourself – not just because the other person takes the initiative and you don’t dare to say no!

If your partner is circumcised, the head of the penis is often less sensitive. You can use spit or lubricant to make your hand slide more easily.

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            To stop masturbating, you will need to identify the things that lead you to masturbate like seeing something, or just boredom. Also, when you get the urge to masturbate occupy yourself with another activity.
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        Premature Ejaculation is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. The anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older he also gains more experience in controlling ejaculation.

        There are a few things you can do to improve control and last longer. In the short term, you can take short breaks during intercourse, you can also apply firm pressure underneath the penis during intercourse to push blood out of the penis hence decreasing sexual tension, distract yourself to think about other non sexual things or use penis desensitizers. Penis desensitizers come in the form of sprays and creams that can be applied on the penis minutes before intercourse and they help to delay ejaculation. Sometimes a condom can help reduce the sensitivity on the penis. 

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        https://lovematters.co.ke/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/how-to-overcome-premature-ejaculation

        Love Matters Team.

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          https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-top-five-facts-part-2

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        1. Hello Shamsah, thank you for…

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          To stop masturbating, you will need to identify the things that lead you to masturbate like seeing something, or just boredom. Also, when you get the urge to masturbate occupy yourself with another activity.
          Please note that it could take you 21 days to 6 months to work on this and it might not work. If you are really committed, try and find a counselor or a therapist to help you through. Good luck!

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      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/cant-stop-masturbating

  24. Can masturbation make…
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    1. Hi Okara, no masturbation…

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      https://lovemattersafrica.com/our-bodies/male-body/premature-ejaculation-top-five-facts

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/viagra-for-kicks-the-myths-and-risks

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      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/i-am-addicted-to-porn-and-masturbation

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-myths-busted

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      Hi Dennis, masturbation does not cause premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. Anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older he also gains more experience in controlling ejaculation. There are a few things he can do to overcome premature ejaculation and learn to last longer during sex, check out this article for tips;-  https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/how-to-overcome-premature-ejaculation  

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    1. We appreciate the feedback…

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  39. tynee does masterbation make someone weak or thin says:

    Tynee
    Tynee

    1. Hello Tynee, thank you for…

      Hello Tynee, thank you for reaching out to us and asking a great question, click on the following links to find out more on masturbation: 

      1. https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-no-shame-in-a-good-thing

      2. https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-top-five-facts-part-1

      3. https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-top-five-facts-part-2

      Have a wonderful weekend ahead and stay safe!

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  41. Hello Del, thank you for…

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    1. Hello Anonymous, thank you…

      Hello Anonymous, thank you for asking a great question. 

      There are many different beliefs about what it means to be a virgin. Most people agree that women and men lose their virginity the first time they have penile-vaginal intercourse. Many people also believe that people who have sex with the same sex can lose virginity through oral or anal intercourse. Some also believe that people have to give consent to lose their virginity — that virgins who are raped, for example, do not lose their virginity. Nearly all people in the U.S. agree, however, that people who masturbate or have other kinds of sex play — including fingering or touching a sex partner’s genitals with the hands — are still virgins.

      There are still some people who think about virginity in a very old-fashioned kind of way. They believe that an intact hymen — the thin tissue that stretches across at least part of the opening of the vagina in most girls at birth — is the only proof of a woman’s virginity. Most people do not believe this. They know that each girl is born with a hymen, but that hymens come in a variety of shapes and sizes — and some girls may appear to have no hymen at all. Many people also know that it’s possible for a woman’s hymen to become stretched open through insertive masturbation as well as during sports and other non-sexual activities. Therefore, the answer depends on what you believe it means to lose your virginity. 

  43. Masturbating has side…
    Masturbating has side effects if it becomes too much
    Cos right now anytime I masturbate I ejaculate faster
    Please what the remedy

  44. Hello Unknownnnnn, thank you…

    Hello Unknownnnnn, thank you for reaching out to us and we are sorry you are going through a tough time. Masturbation for many is an activity that helps alleviate stress. Unfortunately, if there are certain things in your life that are bringing on more stress on than the masturbation can alleviate, this stress can lead to premature ejaculation. 

    What you are experiencing is known as Premature Ejaculation, which is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety, or even stress. The anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men, it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older he also gains more experience in controlling ejaculation.

    There are a few things you can do to improve control and last longer. In the short term, you can take short breaks during intercourse, you can also apply firm pressure underneath the penis during intercourse to push blood out of the penis hence decreasing sexual tension, distract yourself to think about other non sexual things or use penis desensitizers. Penis desensitizers come in the form of sprays and creams that can be applied on the penis minutes before intercourse and they help to delay ejaculation. Sometimes a condom can help reduce the sensitivity of the penis. 

    In the long term, one can ensure they eat healthily and avoid lots of processed foods, begin to exercise which improves blood flow in the body, reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol including smoking and more importantly reduce stress during intercourse. Foreplay will also play a critical role in preparing your partner and getting them closer to an orgasm.

    The following articles provide more information;-

    https://lovematters.co.ke/our-bodies/male-body/premature-ejaculation-top-five-facts
    https://lovematters.co.ke/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/how-to-overcome-premature-ejaculation

    Love Matters Team.

    1. We are very pleased to help…

      We are very pleased to help. Please feel free to look through the website to find other articles you may find helpful

  45. Musturbation is ok if you…
    Musturbation is ok if you have a partner, but if you don’t have it seems not to be good.

    1. Hi Boaz, what is the…

      Hi Boaz, what is the difference?

  46. We like masturbating…
    We like masturbating togetehr with my wife. Any problem with that?

  47. Hello Robinson, thank you…

    Hello Robinson, thank you for getting in touch and we are glad you asked a great question. As long as you both enjoy masturbating each other and it is mutually consensual, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, why do you ask?  

  48. Hello Victor Nice! Nice name…

    Hello Victor Nice! Nice name 🙂 Thank you for your feedback! Have a wonderful week ahead and stay safe! 🙂 

  49. Thenks 4 ur input first i…
    Thenks 4 ur input first i thought that musturbation is wrong

    1. Hi Rose, society has taught…

      Hi Rose, society has taught us all a lot of myths especially around sex but sometimes all we need is a little information to help us make our own decisions.

  50. In regards of dopamine rash…
    In regards of dopamine rash it’s said that porn and masturbation can reduce one’s ability to concentrate,impaired memory, impaired thinking and depression.
    What’s your suggestions about that?

    1. Hi Dom, thank you for…

      Hi Dom, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. excessive masturbation can cause all the symptoms you have mentioned and thus, why it is important to know your limits and do things in moderation.

  51. Can it lead to barrenness
    Can it lead to barrenness

  52. Hi Lükhshana, if by…

    Hi Lükhshana, if by barrenness, you mean infertility then no, it will not lead to that.

  53. By masturbating, I’ve gained…
    By masturbating, I’ve gained weight and length of my dick

  54. Hi Nerbert, are you sure…

    Hi Nerbert, are you sure about your statement? If you are over the age of 18, it is biologically not possible to increase the size of your penis. If you are still a teenager and going through puberty, then the bodily changes you are experiencing may be a result of your body growing. 

  55. I like putting my dick in my…
    I like putting my dick in my ass while masturbating is it bad

  56. Hello Wanjao, thank you for…

    Hello Wanjao, thank you for getting in touch and being open with us. Even if your dick is long enough, you’d probably only get the head of it in your ass and wouldn’t be able to have sex with yourself, only stick the head in and out of your anus, and even if this too is possible, it is important that you click on this link to find out more: https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/guide-to-first-time-anal-sex

  57. Can musturbation make me…
    Can musturbation make me perform poorly in bed?

  58. Hello Ambrose, thank you for…

    Hello Ambrose, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. Contrary to popular belief, masturbation does not make you perform poorly. Click here to find out more: https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-myths-busted

    Also, if you feel that you are experiencing poor performance in bed, click here to find out what may be the cause of the issue: https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/difficulties-with-sex-men

  59. Does musterbation leads to…
    Does musterbation leads to premature ejaculation during sex and makes you ejaculate faster than expected

    1. Hello Tonie, thank you for…

      Hello Tonie, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. Premature Ejaculation is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. The anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older he also gains more experience in controlling ejaculation.

      There are a few things you can do to improve control and last longer. In the short term, you can take short breaks during intercourse, you can also apply firm pressure underneath the penis during intercourse to push blood out of the penis hence decreasing sexual tension, distract yourself to think about other non sexual things or use penis desensitizers. Penis desensitizers come in the form of sprays and creams that can be applied on the penis minutes before intercourse and they help to delay ejaculation. Sometimes a condom can help reduce the sensitivity on the penis. 

      In the long term you can ensure they eat healthy and avoid lots of processed foods, begin to exercise which improves blood flow in the body, reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol including smoking and more importantly reduce stress during intercourse. Foreplay will also play a critical role in preparing your partner and getting them closer to an orgasm.

      The following articles provide more information;-

      https://lovematters.co.ke/our-bodies/male-body/premature-ejaculation-top-five-facts
      https://lovematters.co.ke/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/how-to-overcome-premature-ejaculation

      Love Matters Team.

  60. Can one get hiv through oral…
    Can one get hiv through oral sex and can I take antibiotics and be safe during oral sex?

    1. Hello Ad, thank you for…

      Hello Ad, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. The risk of getting HIV from unprotected oral sex is extremely low and there is no need to take antibiotics before engaging in oral sex. It only poses a risk if the person giving oral sex has mouth ulcers, sores or bleeding gums, or the person receiving oral sex has sores on their genitals in which case, click here to find out more about PEP: https://lovemattersafrica.com/safe-sex/sti-prevention/preventing-hivaids-with-pep

  61. Hi I started masterbating in…
    Hi I started masterbating in my teen age. I’m now 33 married with children and I can’t go a day without it. I enjoy it when I stressed, or when I’m just aroused and my wife is in her periods, sick or tired or just not in the mood. She also masterbates when I’m tired or not in the mood . Or after having sex and she still wants more yet I’m exhausted. I love doing it when she watches and she also does it when I watch as I touch her nipples.. I love it and I wouldn’t want to stop.. sometimes I use a sex toy like a Fleshlight o add to the pleasure…

    1. Thank you so much for…

      Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Jimm, we really appreciate it and it honestly is quite normal and we wish that more couples could aspire to your relationship goals! Keep it up and have a wonderful week!

  62. Im married but I still…
    Im married but I still mastebate alot and it’s so nice I can’t stop .

    1. Hi Jimm, thank you for…

      Hi Jimm, thank you for getting in touch and thank you for sharing. Is masturbation something you would like to stop or something you would like to continue doing while married? Please let us know.

    1. Hi Anonymous, thank you for…

      Hi Anonymous, thank you for getting in touch. How can I help you?

  63. i love masturbating
    i love masturbating

  64. Hello Jonathan Bentley,…

    Hello Jonathan Bentley, thank you for sharing and we are glad!

     

  65. Help me please! how can i…
    Help me please! how can i get a white woman to fall in love with me.

  66. Waaah Phitie mouth job…
    Waaah Phitie mouth job imeweza

  67. I HV been in fear bcoz of…
    I HV been in fear bcoz of using masturbation fo several yrs bt now am free from any fear ,thx fo teaching us

    1. Hi Joab, we are so happy to…

      Hi Joab, we are so happy to hear the information has been of help to you. Please feel free to browse our website to find more articles that could be of help.

       

  68. Hello Simple, sorry to say…

    Hello Simple, sorry to say Love Matters Kenya is not a dating site and we cannot help you in this regard.

     

  69. I have been masturbating for…
    I have been masturbating for a long period now, and the amount of sperms I produce has totaly gone down. How do I overcome this problem of low sperm?

    1. Hi Bonifas, 

      How did you…

      Hi Bonifas, 

      How did you know your sperm count has gone down? If this is your own observation, it is important that you visit a doctor for a semen analysis. Some common signs of low sperm count include problems with sexual function — for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) and pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area. That aside, frequent  masturbation doesn’t lower your sperm count level. Your doctor may advise you to make the appropriate lifestyle changes to get your sexual health back on track. Either way, visit a doctor for tests to establish whether you indeed have a low sperm count. All the best!

  70. Some one mustabated but he…
    Some one mustabated but he is in married with no children could it be the cause?

    1. Hi Roger, 

      There is no link…

      Hi Roger, 

      There is no link between masturbation and impotence. Read this article for more accurate information: Masturbation: myths busted

  71. i take 30mins to ejaculate w…
    i take 30mins to ejaculate w/n murstabating,is bad,and why does my penis fall down immediately when am having sex

    1. Hi Ambz, 

      It is important…

      Hi Ambz, 

      It is important to visit a doctor for tests. It may be that you are suffering from erectile problems that may need specialized medical care. 

  72. Can masurbation causes body…
    Can masurbation causes body weakness and loss of musle

    1. Hi Uche, 

      No. Masturbation…

      Hi Uche, 

      No. Masturbation is a perfectly healthy practice. There are no known physical effects of masturbation as long as it is done right. For instance, avoid being too aggressive since you may be squeezing the life out of your penis and this can lead to a fracture. If you have these issues, visit a doctor for tests so that it can be established what is causing the problems you’re experiencing. 

      Wishing you all the best!

  73. But the Bible is against…
    But the Bible is against Masturbation and Calls it a sin
    What do u have to say about that

    1. Hi Eric, 

      Love Matters…

      Hi Eric, 

      Love Matters targets people from all religious beliefs and walks of life. If you feel that this article does not apply to you, that is totally fine. The most important thing is to be tolerant towards what other people do with their bodies as long as they do not make you do what you do not believe. 

  74. Is it evil to marstabate…
    Is it evil to marstabate…do marsturbation cause loss of sexual intercorse appetite?

    1. Hi Alex,

      No. Masturbation…

      Hi Alex,

      No. Masturbation does not cause loss of sexual appetite. With regards to whether it is evil or not, at Love Matters we do not consider it evil, we think that it is a very pleasurable act. 

  75. Can masturbation cause…
    Can masturbation cause premature ejaculation?

    1. No Boniface. Masturbation…

      No Boniface. Masturbation does not cause Premature Ejaculation. 

  76. This is great have learnt…
    This is great have learnt alot

  77. Is masturbating with porn dangerous to the penis?

    1. Hi there,
      No, it is not. However, be careful not to copy everything you see in porn as porn is played by actors who may not tell you the truth about certain things.

  78. you said it’s safe What are effect of masturbating coz everything has its effect????

    1. Hi there,

      if not done in moderation. Some people can get addicted such that masturbation affects or interfere with the important things in life. As they say, too much of anything is poisonous.

  79. I do have been masturbating to ten year now. Am I likely to contact any infections?

    1. No Marsh. You will not contract infections from masturbation.

    1. Hi Omash.

      There is virtually NO chance of getting an STD or any other infection from touching your own genitals. You will not contract other infections from masturbation unless you expose your penis or vagina to unsafe products such as creams or unclean toys.

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