Masturbation: Physiological Benefits, Psychological Aspects, and Clinical Perspectives

Masturbation: Physiological Benefits, Psychological Aspects, and Clinical Perspectives

1. Introduction Masturbation, clinically defined as the self-stimulation of the genitals to achieve sexual arousal and orgasm, is a ubiquitous and entirely normal aspect of human sexual behavior. From a medical and physiological standpoint, autoeroticism is recognized as a healthy component of sexual development and maintenance across the lifespan for both men and women. Despite … Read more