# Can I get health benefits from masturbation?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-06-16T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Masturbation tends to be somewhat of a taboo topic in society, often down to religious or spiritual beliefs. You’ve probably also heard some of the common myths about it leading to blindness, erectile dysfunction or infertility. Needless to say, these are false. And the air of shame around masturbation need not be there, as it’s perfectly natural and in fact there are several health benefits. What are some of these benefits then? Does masturbating affect men and women differently? Is there a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ way to masturbate? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠ ⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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