Male Masturbation
Male masturbation has many benefits and is rarely damaging to
health, unless practised to extreme levels or with force. The use of
some male sex toys can prevent over-masturbation.
Benefits of Masturbation
- It can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. In 2008 an
Australian study found that men aged 20-50 years who masturbated more
than 5 times each week were 33% less likely to develop prostate cancer.
Carcinogens are flushed out from the prostate gland during ejaculation,
reducing build up of seminal fluid.
- It reduces stress and tension. When we engage in any form of
sexual pleasure, we produce dopamine, a hormone that makes us feel good
and endorphins which give us a sense of well-being. Both have an impact
upon our blood pressure by lowering it.
- Masturbation is hassle-free. There is no performance anxiety involved which can impact upon our sex lives.
- It is safe. There is no risk of contracting sexual diseases or infections such as HIV, syphilis or gonorrhoea.
- It can improve sexual relationships. Masturbation can help when
one partner requires more sex than the other person. It can also help
couples to open up to each other and show each other the most
pleasurable ways of satisfying them sexually.
- It can aid premature ejaculation by helping the man to become
aware of what he is feeling and concentrate on increasing the pleasure
for longer.
- It can improve self awareness and sexual satisfaction. People who
masturbate are more likely to have better sexual health because they are
aware of how their body feels and notice when something is not right.
They are more likely to seek medical help and advice than people who do
not masturbate.
Male masturbation may be the only way some men are able to reach
orgasm due to physical disability, medication or following surgical
intervention.
Male Masturbators
Using a male masturbator
can provide intense pleasure for a man. Many masturbators have
different patterned internal sleeves which can change the intensity of
pleasure and some vibrate, offering waves of orgasmic pleasure.
A male masturbator can help men who suffer from manual dexterity
problems or have a partner who is unable to masturbate them manually.
Many masturbators are waterproof, made from skin safe materials and
some are rechargeable, thus avoiding batteries dying at that crucial
moment.
Cock Rings
Cock rings
are a common solution for men experiencing erectile dysfunction. A cock
ring is a ring placed around the penis, usually at the base. Its
purpose is to reduce the flow of blood from the penis, thus maintaining
an erection for a longer period of time. Cock rings can also be worn
around both the penis and scrotum: the scrotal ring is usually called a
testicular cuff. They can be made from a variety of materials but are
commonly manufactured using rubber, silicone, leather or metal. Skin
safe silicone rings are much gentler on the skin in this area which is
very delicate.
Medical Use
A cock ring can be worn if a man suffers from erectile dysfunction, in conjunction with a penis pump.
The pump helps to produce an erection by simple mechanical and
hydrodynamical action, whilst the cock ring is slid into position at the
base of the erect penis to maintain the erection. As soon as the vacuum
is released, the ring needs to be positioned before the erection is
lost.
Recreational Use
A cock ring worn during sexual intercourse can prolong the pleasure
for both people involved, due to the sensation of tightness and extreme
engorgement that wearing one provides. Often, wearing a cock ring can
delay orgasms and produce larger erections, both intensifying orgasmic
sensations.
Vibrating cock rings
can bring pleasure to women as well, as some have a protruding clitoral
stimulator which is designed to stimulate the clitoris, vulva or anus.
Coupled with a larger erection and clitoral stimulation, a woman can
often achieve a dual orgasm, clitorally and vaginally. A cock ring can
enable a woman to reach orgasm even if her partner has orgasmed, or if
she requires clitoral stimulation to achieve an orgasm – 70% of women
do.
Use of a good lubricant is essential to ensure that the ring can be easily removed.
Medical Caution
Cock rings should not be worn for more than 30 minutes and any
reputable retailer of cock rings will advise their customers of this
fact.
Falling asleep or using illicit drugs whilst wearing the cock ring
can be extremely dangerous. Any pain, discomfort or feeling of coldness
in the genitals is a warning sign and the ring should be removed
immediately.
Do not use if…
Cock rings should not be used by men who suffer from heart disease,
blood clotting disorders, sickle cell disease or those taking
blood-thinning medication before seeking medical advice. If the cock
ring feels too tight, remove it immediately. Seek medical advice if
there are signs of bruising.
Having said all of the above, cock rings are great when used responsibly and can immensely heighten sexual pleasure.
