Men all over the world have a wide spectrum of masturbation beliefs and practices. In the United States, masturbation has a slight tinge of taboo, meaning some people will easily lie about how often they engage in this favorite of personal hobbies. However, more men are realizing that good penis care should include masturbation, whether with or without a partner. Are the taboos surrounding masturbation finally disappearing?
Facts About Masturbation
Some men masturbate so much that their main concern becomes the rubbing of the penis. Others rarely masturbate and then become overwhelmed with guilt if someone asks them about it. A recent study on masturbation in the United States, sponsored by TENGA, found several surprising facts about how often men take matters into their own hands. Here are some of the most interesting finds.
1. When a group of people was asked what percentage of the male population uses masturbation on a regular basis, they assumed it was around 84%. But the truth is much bigger: at least 95% of men have fun. That means the vast majority of guys enjoy their private time in quite a sensual way!
2. How often do they do it playing solo? The survey found that men generally get off about 15 times a month through masturbation alone. That is an average of once every two days. And the younger a man is, the more he does it. Millennials do it 15 times a month, Gen X does it 12 times and Baby Boomers do it seven times a month.
3. Why do they do it? For most, alleviating sexual tension was the main reason. Almost as many men used it for sexual pleasure or relaxation and stress relief. About a quarter of all men surveyed used masturbation as a sleep aid.
4. Approximately 13% of the men surveyed used masturbation as a way to improve their sexual performance with a partner. For most of them, that might mean jerking off before a hot date to make sure that if they end up in bed, they’ll be able to last longer. For others, that could mean that they are using masturbation to explore what feels good, so that they can then explain what they need to their partner.
5. Sometimes masturbation isn’t just about using your hands. Twenty percent of men in the United States own a sex toy, and 58% say their masturbation improves when they add it to the mix.
6. Masturbation is more and more of a couples thing than a solo event. Twenty-five percent of millennials have masturbated with a partner through electronic means, such as video chat or the phone. A whopping 95% of those who masturbate with a partner rate it as a “very good” or “excellent” experience.
7. But on the other hand, some may find that masturbation creates a problem in their sensual lives. 21% of the people surveyed said that masturbation was more pleasant than bedtime with their partner.
8. And those taboos could continue in force. About half of those surveyed lied about their masturbation habits to others, citing embarrassment and fear of being judged. The average age of those who felt most uncomfortable talking about it? Those who were 24 years old.
Masturbation is obviously an important part of a man’s life. Proper technique can help prevent penis chafing, as can a top-notch penis health cream. (Health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin). Those who want to fully enjoy masturbation should look for a cream that includes certain nutrients, such as acetyl-L carnitine, which is known to help with peripheral nerve damage that can result from rough handling. A cream should also have a high-quality emollient as a base, such as shea butter and vitamin E, to keep overworked skin soft and supple.