The Best Times to Masturbate

"When are the best times of day to masturbate? The short answer is: whenever you fancy and whenever you can. But during these endless, relentless days of lockdown, constantly thinking of sex movies what to do can be a challenge that begs for some sort of structure. Why not use science to help carve out a new masturbatory routine that could benefit other areas of your life?

In the morning

Masturbation can help you start the day with a  fuck students spring in your step. It’s not just penises that experience morning glory; clitorises and vaginas can also become engorged and lubricated first thing in the morning. This phenomenon occurs if we wake up during the REM stage of sleep when the blood has flowed to our bits and our testosterone levels are high. While masturbating, breathing and writhing can get the blood flowing to all parts of your body, alert the nervous system, wake up your muscles and increase concentration. Starting the day the right way, no?

When you can’t sleep

Yes, masturbation can also help you sleep. If this seems like a confusing contraction, remember that it’s not just science that affects our bodies and minds but also our levels of tiredness, routine, and time of day. So, if you’ve ever found yourself drifting off after sex, it’s because, as well as being a great workout, orgasms release prolactin. This happy hormone can help you feel both sexually satisfied and sleepy. Meanwhile, the release of serotonin and dopamine can help us feel happy and good about ourselves. Sweet dreams

To sharpen your mind,

Sometimes an overwhelmed mind needs to focus; if you’ve had a chaotic morning and need to step up for an afternoon Zoom meeting, a spot of self-pleasure can help. When we do this, the increased blood flow to the brain combined with the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine as you build up to climax can be like an espresso shot, helping you feel perkier and ready for action. (Please note, this is recommended for home use only.)

When you feel anxious,

Any activity that consumes your attention is great for relieving anxiety and aiding a renewed, positive focus. Plus, the mindless or mindful art of masturbation can be a very self-caring activity. What’s more, the lateral orbitofrontal cortex, which is responsible for our decision making, becomes less active during sex and our levels of stress hormone cortisol lower, to be replaced by all the aforementioned good stuff.

When you’re in pain

Masturbation has been known to relieve everything from menstrual cramps to migraines. When we are aroused, the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain usually concerned with pain, switches over to release positive hormones, including vasopressin, which is used in some medications. Orgasmic spasms increase the flow of blood around the body, including the areas that are giving you grief. This explains why hair pulling and spanking may seem less painful when we’re aroused.

When sex feels like too much effort

If you’re too tired or can’t be bothered for a proper leg over moment, a bit of mutual masturbation with an amour can be very bonding. Even if you’ve not been energetically consumed with their body, the release of love hormone oxytocin, as well as the shared intimate experience, can sometimes be even more powerful than a full-on bonking session.

In the shower

For some, wrestling for time alone is a constant battle. If this is you, the bathroom is your friend. As well as having a lock, it comes complete with washing facilities for a quick clean up once you’re done. Plus, if you’re a loud comer, the noise of the shower doubles as white noise to drown out your moans of happiness.

When you're feeling it

If you struggle to get aroused, find it hard to come, or are left with negative feelings, then masturbation could interfere with your ability to concentrate, increase anxiety, make it harder to sleep, or make you more aware of pain. If you are working on improving your relationship with these things, choose moments when you have time, space, and a more positive state of mind.