It's not a sin, and it's not the last resort of losers who didn't meet anyone at the club that night. You may make a " no-fap " pledge as a kind of personal development goal. Let's take a close look at male masturbation and how to do it in a way that improves your sex life and enhances your personal wellbeing. It's time for you to discover what your body is capable of, and enjoy a satisfying sex life with the one person you can count on the most — yourself!

Most people with a penis learn to masturbate as quickly and quietly as possible. After all, when you're a testosterone-loaded adolescent, you have to content with the very real risk of your parents or siblings walking in and disturbing your, ah, personal time. Those secretive, fast-and-furious masturbation habits can spill into adulthood, says Emily Morse, a sex expert and host of the popular podcast Sex with Emily. If you've been jerking off in the same way since you were a teenager, maybe it's time to try new sex toys , get your prostate involved , or even do it with a partner, counterintuitive as that may seem.

Plus, in addition to being safe and feeling real damn good, masturbation can improve body positivity, promote sleep, and instantly improve mood. We love to see it. You're welcome!