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Are there benefits for both males and females in masturbating before sex? Some have heard that it can help men last longer and, for females, reduce tension and find release before actual intercourse.
There is actually no scientific proof of the notion that masturbating before sex can desensitize the penis. It may work for some people, however, and there are plenty of anecdotal claims to support this. Certainly, masturbating before sex can also be enjoyable foreplay. It may help a person become both physically and mentally turned on before sex.
Much of the issue may be psychological. For example, a person may feel pent up or have unreleased sexual tension. This may cause them to have hurried sex, wherein the person may focus on releasing this tension in the form of an orgasm. By masturbating beforehand, the person can release that built up sexual energy and then feel that they can focus more on enjoying the entire sexual act, rather than just the orgasm.
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A phenomenon called the refractory period may also help support the idea. The refractory period is the recovery time a person has to go through after an orgasm before they can orgasm again. Actually, the refractory period of younger males is usually only a few minutes, though older men may need 12–24 hours to recover. Some males do feel that it is harder to have a second orgasm than the first one, and they may last much longer during sex because of this. This may make masturbating before sex especially beneficial for males who tend to experience early ejaculation. However, for males who experience softer erections or who find it difficult to achieve an erection, masturbating before sex may make it even more challenging to get a second erection in time for intercourse.
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Some females also experience a refractory period after orgasm and they may feel less sexual desire during this time. In these cases, masturbating before sex may not be a good idea, as it may reduce how much a person wants to have sex.
For others, pleasuring oneself before a sexual encounter may help reduce stress, as the brain releases feel-good endorphins after orgasm. This may be helpful for people who are nervous around their partner or who experience sex anxiety. Masturbating before sex may also help remove any tension from the situation, as a person no longer feels that they have to orgasm to enjoy themselves sexually. For females, the vagina may also be more lubricated following sufficient arousal, making sex a more enjoyable experience.
Masturbating before sexual intercourse may also help some people achieve orgasm. People who find it difficult to climax from sexual stimulation may find that masturbation warms them up for sexual intercourse. This may make it more enjoyable or make it easier for them to orgasm. Masturbating with a partner before sex can also bring two people closer together.
The best way to find out the benefits of masturbating before sex is to try it. Everyone’s sexual needs are different. Learning how to explore these sexual needs both alone and with a partner leads to a more enriching sexual experience