We already know that masturbation can help increase libido and energy, but according to documents published on the NIH website, a study by German researchers found that men who masturbated to orgasm were also able to increase their white-blood-cell count. Research has shown that the release of oxytocin could help to strengthen our immune systems. Studies say a little self-pleasure could also benefit us in other areas as well. The report found that more than 80 percent of respondents use masturbation as a form of self-care - up from just 54 percent five years ago - with 71 percent saying they found that sexual pleasure (whether solo or not) helped them “feel better” during the quarantine.
According to sex toy manufacturer TENGA’s 2020 Self Pleasure Report, Americans say masturbating is one the most “stress-relieving activities” they can do.
