{"id":18501,"date":"2021-05-13T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T12:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18501"},"modified":"2022-05-31T11:25:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T10:25:57","slug":"is-masturbation-good-for-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/lifestyle\/is-masturbation-good-for-your-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Masturbation Good for Your Mental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Not only is it&nbsp;<em>Masturbation Month<\/em>, but also&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/campaigns\/mental-health-awareness-week?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\">Mental Health Awareness Week<\/a><\/em>! Now you have the perfect excuse to touch up your self-care routine with a daily dopamine hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things haven&#8217;t been easy, and perhaps you&#8217;re looking to reconnect with yourself. Luckily, science says that masturbation is a handy tool to manage your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the lowdown on&nbsp;<em>self-love<\/em>, and maximise your mood with our blues-busting sex toys for that extra line of defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masturbation Madness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenga.co\/press\/TENGA_2020_UK_Full_Report.pdf?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch+Yourself+for+Mental+Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TENGA&#8217;s 2020 Self-Pleasure Report<\/a> says two-thirds of Brits who self-isolated during lockdown used it as a chance to get in a bit of <em>self-care<\/em> if you know what we mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60% of you also reported quarantine changed how often you masturbate. As a result, over half of men noted a difference in when they wanked while 42% of women indulged in a bit of extra &#8216;me time&#8217; for added orgasms all round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-482707702.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bondara Sex Toys Blog - Is Masturbation Good for Your Mental Health? - Thumbs up extends from an arm under bedsheets\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">51% of people rub one out to relax so stress management has had a major effect on this increase in self-love. We know self-care is essential to looking after your mind and body. It&#8217;s no surprise then that 22% of you include a bit of <em>Do-It-Yourself <\/em>as part of your weekly routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might have been too anxious for a fiddle if you masturbated less (or not at all) during the pandemic. For those isolating with others, a lack of privacy could of affected your time for self-pleasure. (see: our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/sex-toys\/vibrators\/silent-vibrators?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quiet Vibrators<\/a><\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attitudes to Auto-Erotica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We might have a prudish reputation for <em>all things sex<\/em> but Britons agreed that masturbation can help improve&nbsp;<em>all sorts of things<\/em>. TENGA&#8217;s report suggests that most UK adults believe masturbation has a positive effect on mental and physical health; including mindfulness, overall happiness and our general health. Don&#8217;t underestimate the allure of that &#8216;O-glow&#8217;!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/sale-offers\/spring-sale?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" data-attachment-id=\"18543\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/lifestyle\/is-masturbation-good-for-your-mental-health\/attachment\/high-angle-view-of-pretty-charming-nice-cute-cheerful-girl-lying-in-bed-under-blanket-going-to-have-a-good-sleep-wake-up-in-good-mood-putting-two-hands-behind-the-head-looking-at-camera-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-966869964-1.jpg?fit=724%2C483&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"724,483\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;High angle view of pretty, charming, nice, cute, cheerful girl lying in bed under blanket, going to have a good sleep, wake up in good mood, putting two hands behind the head, looking at camera&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518419969&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;31&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;High angle view of pretty, charming, nice, cute, cheerful girl lying in bed under blanket, going to have a good sleep, wake up in good mood, putting two hands behind the head, looking at camera&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"High angle view of pretty, charming, nice, cute, cheerful girl lying in bed under blanket, going to have a good sleep, wake up in good mood, putting two hands behind the head, looking at camera\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;High angle view of pretty, charming, nice, cute, cheerful girl lying in bed under blanket, going to have a good sleep, wake up in good mood, putting two hands behind the head, looking at camera&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-966869964-1.jpg?fit=724%2C483&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-966869964-1.jpg?resize=724%2C483&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bondara Sex Toys Blog - Is Masturbation Good for Your Mental Health? - Women laying in bed looking happy\" class=\"wp-image-18543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-966869964-1.jpg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-966869964-1.jpg?resize=500%2C334&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how <em>exactly <\/em>does masturbation help you to feel better? Let&#8217;s break down the biology&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Science of Sexual Satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orgasms aren&#8217;t the only reason going down under can make you feel amazing! Get your goggle on for a bit of sexy science while we tell you how your hormones affect your happy ending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oxytocin<\/strong> or the&nbsp;<em>love hormone<\/em> is linked to social bonding and is thought to decrease stress! <strong>Dopamine<\/strong>, aka the&nbsp;<em>happiness hormone<\/em>, is also released which explains why wanking feels so good! And you&#8217;ll experience that pleasurable rush because of&nbsp;<strong>Endorphins&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; often associated with (s)exercise!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, not only does this act of self-love&nbsp;help us to decompress from everyday stress, it also supports our mental health and physical well-being to help you feel your best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.giphy.com\/media\/plcoWBSrPvOP6\/giphy.gif?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bondara Sex Toys Blog - Is Masturbation Good for Your Mental Health? - Too Much Science\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masturbation Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only has the lockdown seen an uptick in masturbation, there has been a boom in sex toy usage too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around half of you horny lot who use gadgetry for sexual gratification have grabbed a new sex toy recently (We know what you&#8217;re up to!). Still, lockdown boredom isn&#8217;t the only reason you&#8217;re reaching for that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/sex-toys\/vibrators?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vibrator<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/male-sex-toys\/masturbators?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">male masturbator<\/a>; People who use sex toys tend to be much more satisfied with their body image! (TENGA, 2020) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that in mind, put pleasure in the palm of your hand with some of our tempting top picks to put a smile on your face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-princess-mint-10-function-rechargeable-wand-vibrator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Princess Mint Rechargeable Wand Vibrator<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-princess-mint-10-function-rechargeable-wand-vibrator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/114\/f-enlargev3\/products\/cr66-1.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bondara Princess Mint 10 Function Rechargeable Wand Vibrator\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powerful and pretty in pastel green, this wand&#8217;s 10 intensities and rhythms deliver deep, rumbling relief exactly where you need it &#8211; whether you&#8217;re indulging in solo satisfaction or mutual masturbation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/boss-ice-blizzard-clear-neutral-masturbator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boss Ice Blizzard Clear Neutral Masturbator <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/boss-ice-blizzard-clear-neutral-masturbator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/11\/f-enlargev3\/products\/cm74.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Boss Ice Blizzard Clear Neutral Masturbator\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This discreet crystal clear masturbator cup drives his climax with a spiralling vortex of massaging textures and suction stimulation for intense sensations &#8211; perfect for extreme edging!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-gold-10-function-rechargeable-bullet-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bang! Gold Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-gold-10-function-rechargeable-bullet-vibrator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/11\/f-enlargev3\/products\/cr52.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bang! Gold 10 Function Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transforming your precious moments to pure gold and indulge in 10 rumbling vibrating speeds and patterns with your new best friend for on the go orgasms! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-turbo-10-function-vibrating-p-spot-massager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turbo Vibrating Remote P-Spot Massager<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-turbo-10-function-vibrating-p-spot-massager?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/11\/f-enlargev3\/products\/bq14.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turbo 10 Function Vibrating Remote Prostate Massager\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore, hands-free, 10 rumbling intensities and patterns for prostate and perineum massage for the best in bum fun! The soft silicone rocker base allows you to grind to your heart&#8217;s content!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-vanilla-sex-10-function-rechargeable-rabbit-vibrator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanilla Sex Rechargeable Rabbit Vibrator<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-vanilla-sex-10-function-rechargeable-rabbit-vibrator?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Touch%20Yourself%20for%20Mental%20Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/114\/f-enlargev3\/products\/cn97-1.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vanilla Sex 10 Function Rechargeable Rabbit Vibrator\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Smooth, creamy and deliciously satisfying &#8211; this sleek silicone rabbit pinpoints your pleasure zones with its 10 tantalising intensities for a blissfully blended climax! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-clutch-10-function-vibrating-masturbator-3-inch?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Is+Masturbation+Good+for+Your+Mental+Health%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clutch Vibrating Masturbator<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/bondara-clutch-10-function-vibrating-masturbator-3-inch?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Wanking%20At%20Work%3A%20Clock%20In%2C%20Get%20Off!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.bondara.co.uk\/ml\/11\/f-enlargev3\/products\/jf65.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clutch 10 Function Vibrating Masturbator\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squeeze the most out of masturbation with this men&#8217;s must-have! The flexible design comfortably grips your penis in ultra-soft silicone while the ribbed interior rubs you the right way with textured sensations and 10 whisper-quiet vibration modes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental health touches&nbsp;<em>everyone<\/em>, directly or indirectly, so maybe we can start feeling a little brighter with this handy bit of self-care!*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you inspired to have an extra fiddle? Or have you already made masturbation a part of your self-care routine? Let us know in the comment box below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>*enjoyed as part of a complete self-care regimen. 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