The Kinky Sex
The word ‘masturbation’ is one that elicits different reactions from different people. There are those whose eyes light up with excitement upon hearing it and there are those who recoil in horror when they hear this same word. But what exactly is masturbation? Well, the English word ‘masturbation’ was derived from the Latin word ‘masturbari’ and there are different ideas on what it actually connotes.
Masturbation is best defined as the process of sexually stimulating your private parts with the aim of getting sexual arousal, sexual pleasure or simply to achieve orgasm. A man can masturbate by making use of his fingers, hands, specially-designed sex toys or even a joint use of these items.
In some other cases, there can be mutual masturbation in which the man gets to carry out the act of masturbation alongside a sexual partner and this is observed in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships. Mutual masturbation can also involve using the hands to stimulate the private parts of the partner and it can also be regarded as a type of sexual intercourse that has no penetration.
Masturbation in men is not restricted to a certain age group, it is seen in practically all men in different countries all over the globe and in all cultures and societies. Masturbation is something that has been with humans for thousands of years. From ancient Greece to Rome to Egypt to Mesopotamia and India, there are countless paintings and sculptures that depicted men in erotic poses of masturbation. That is a very clear indication regarding the fact that masturbation is not really new to humans and it has been with us right from the beginning of time.
Masturbation is totally healthy and the global medical community agrees that it is not a type of disease in any way. But that was not always the case especially with many religious communities that saw the activity as impure and condemned it. However, the perception of the society towards masturbation has actually evolved over time and today; it is really not a big deal in most parts of the globe.
It remains one of the most popular topics and is discussed in different settings in various levels of society. As for the religions, there are some faiths that have agreed that there is nothing wrong with masturbation, there are some other faiths that are still sitting on the fence and others have remained hostile. The reality though, is that most humans actually follow their natural urges and desires and masturbate regularly irrespective of age, social standing, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.
Also, most countries have no issues with you masturbating as long as you keep it private. Masturbation is not seen in humans only, it is also observed in several species of animals too. Although masturbation is the formal description for the process, it is also referred to as jerking off, playing with yourself, autosex or wanking and these are generally slangs.
What is Male Masturbation?
After a clear definition of masturbation has been provided above, we can now all see and understand that there is nothing wrong with masturbating because it is all a natural process. Therefore, male masturbation can be defined as the act by which males trigger sexual stimulation of their private parts with the aims of sexual arousal, sexual pleasure or orgasm in mind.
Men masturbate in several ways. They can do so by simply touching, caressing, rubbing, fondling or massaging their private parts. This can be done using the fingers or by rubbing their private parts against a surface or substance.
In some other cases, this can be done by providing stimulation to the penis by making use of vibrators and other sex toys that have been specially designed for the man. In order to decrease friction and also prevent injuries, it is not uncommon to see the man make use of lubricants, oils or other similar preparations. It is also not unusual to see men combine masturbation with watching pornography or simply having very erotic thoughts.
In some extreme cases, there are men who masturbate by inserting objects or tubes inside their urethra and this is known as ‘sounding’. It is generally not recommended because it can lead to serious injury or even infections. For men who wish to use tools, machines or toys to masturbate, they should make use of the ones that have been specially designed by experts for that very particular purpose and it is safe that way. Just like other humans, men also masturbate until they get to the point of orgasm.
Benefits of Male Masturbation
Masturbation is harmless and men actually stand to gain from it. With masturbation come a whole lot of advantages and benefits for the man. For those who may be wondering what the gains are, here we go:
Safety and Protection
With masturbation, a man does not have to worry about contracting some life-threatening sexually-transmitted diseases. With masturbation, he can be sure he is doing nothing but giving pleasure to himself.
Understanding Your Body
Masturbation allows you to explore different parts of your body and in doing so, you understand your body. You get to know the stimulation of which parts really get you in the mood and the sex techniques that are best for you. This also has the extra advantage of improving your levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. You get to appreciate your body a lot more and you are comfortable in your own skin.
Stress Management
The orgasms you get from masturbation help decrease the level of stress in your body and allows you to relax better. It has also been very helpful for some men who find it difficult to fall asleep. Many of them discover that they find it a lot easier to fall asleep whenever they finish masturbating.
Pain Management and Mood Improvement
These are possible because when a man is in orgasm, the brain releases a burst of biochemically-active substances known as endorphins. These endorphins allow the men to feel much better thus improving their mood. These same substances also assist in the management of pain.
Positive Impact on Relationships
One other advantage of masturbation in men is that it actually increases the sexual desire that he has for his partner. This eventually leads to a more dynamic sexual relationship which strengthens the bond between lovers.
Decrease in the Risk of Cancer
Men who orgasm more via masturbation have a lower risk of ending up with prostate cancer. This is important because prostate cancers happen to be one of the most common cancers that afflict men as they grow older. However, the risk of developing such a malignancy can be reduced if the man engages regularly in masturbation.
Why Do Males Masturbate?
This is a very odd question but there are those out there who will still insist on asking. Well, females masturbate the same reason males masturbate too: out of curiosity and to seek pleasure. Masturbation is natural and is seen in several human and non-human species.
Useful Hints and Tips on Male Masturbation
At this point, we are going to discuss some really interesting and useful tips related to male masturbation. Therefore, if you are a man, get ready to discover some really amazing things about your amazing body in the pursuit of pleasure.
- For most men, masturbating can be done in practically any position. They can do it while standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting or even lying down in any direction. As long as the man can get a hold of or reach his genitals, then he can masturbate in practically any way that he so desires.
- For most men, the manner of masturbation understandably follows the same format. And that is grabbing the penis with their fingers and then moving the fists across the length of the penis repeatedly. This will be done until the man is able to reach orgasm and then ends the session with an explosive ejaculation. The man is also able to adjust the speed and force of the motion of the fist as the masturbation process is on. That is the main method through which many men get to masturbate.
- For men who have undergone circumcision and those who have not, masturbation is quite different for the two of them. This is because there are some masturbation styles that are quite okay for the former which the latter will find not just painful but impractical. In men who have not undergone circumcision, their own way of being stimulated involves holding the foreskin and then moving it up and down the glans.
Depending on how long the foreskin is, the glans can be totally or partially wrapped but it gets exposed and covered as the back and forth motion continues. The foreskin is on the external side and it moves over the foreskin which is on the internal side and that is how it occurs in men who are not circumcised.
However, for men who have been circumcised but still have enough skin left over, they can also utilize this method during masturbation. In order to ensure that friction does not lead to injury or discomfort, it is advisable that the man makes use of lubricants and oils prepared just for that. The man is free to stylize the back and forth motions of his hand and the penis anyhow he likes.
- Masturbation for men is not just by stroking the penis. There is also another method known as the prostate massage. In this style, the focus is on the prostate, an organ that has been referred to as to the G-spot for men. The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system and its function is to produce fluid that is added to other substances that then make up the semen. It is about the size of a walnut and is located under the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum.
In the prostate massage method, the man is able to reach the level of orgasm by stimulating the prostate gland. This stimulation is done by using the finger or dildo via the anus and into the rectum. Men who have made use of this method have explained that the thrill they derive from prostate gland stimulation can be compared to the stimulation of the G-spot in women. They also stated that the orgasms derived from prostate gland stimulation are far more intense than the ones that are derived from stimulation of the penis.
For obvious reasons though, many more men get to masturbate via penile stimulation as against going for the prostate massage which is somewhat more complicated for many men. It is also possible to stimulate the prostate gland externally by applying pressure to the perineum which is the area of skin between the opening of the anus and the base of the testes.
- Some may be surprised to hear this but some men also enjoy anal masturbation which has nothing to do with the prostate gland. Just as the name implies, in this method, what the man does is to use his fingers or other tools to stimulate his anus. Because the anal muscles contract powerfully when in orgasm, having an item that keeps the sphincter open can even increase the feelings of the orgasm. The incredibly rich network of nerves around this region is said to be responsible for such intense orgasm.
For men who are planning to try out this style, it is highly advisable that you make use of lubricants so that they do not end with injuries as the lining of the anus is a very fragile area.
- For some men, masturbation goes beyond the penis, they also fondle their nipples, play with the testicles and touch other parts of their bodies. An interesting with the nipples that many are not aware of is the fact that they are some of the most sensitive parts of the body referred to as the erogenous zones and stimulating them during masturbation can speed up the erection of the penis.
