benefits of masturbating

When a Savvy Miss member had the following question we turned to Anne Semans for her expert opinion.

Does masturbating frequently make it easier or more difficult to orgasm with a partner? Is 2-3 times a week normal for a woman?

When it comes to frequency of masturbation or any other kind of sexual activity there’s really no such thing as “normal.” Some folks are comfortable with masturbating one or more times a day, some people are just as happy not doing it at all. As long as you feel good about yourself, and your masturbation habits aren’t preventing you from doing other things, then masturbate as often as you like. And I’m guessing that if you’re masturbating almost daily, it must be pretty satisfying for you! That makes perfect sense since masturbation, aside from being physically thrilling, can be as much about comfort, stress-relief, relaxation and much-needed pampering.

As for whether masturbating 2-3 times a week makes it more difficult or easier to orgasm with a partner, I’d lay odds on the latter. Three benefits of masturbating frequently, when it comes to partner sex, are: