Myths and facts about masturbation, is masturbation dangerous?

There are many myths about masturbation that many people already believe, some are contrary to the medical facts. Excessive masturbation can indeed result in physical, psychological, and social changes in a person. But are these changes having a bad impact?

Myths and facts about masturbation that need to be known

Masturbation is an effort to fulfill your sexual urge by yourself by stimulating your own genitals or other sensitive parts. A person masturbates to get sexual satisfaction on purpose without sexual intercourse.

According to Alfred C. Kinsey's Research, 70-90% of boys masturbate during adolescence, while girls make up 30-70%.

The origin of the word for masturbation comes from Latin, namely manus stuprate which mean self-abuse or self- defile by hand.

Several other writers claim that this word comes from the word manus turbare which is interpreted as speeding up or annoying by hand. Masturbation can be done quickly, anywhere and anytime as long as there is privacy.

The factors that contribute to the emergence of the habit of masturbation in adolescents are the increased distribution of information and sexual stimulation through the mass media, both from the internet and through sexual stimulation. phone sex . In addition, the lack of sexual education can also affect children's understanding of masturbation.

What is the result of frequent masturbation?

The effects of excessive masturbation can result in physical, psychological, and social changes in a person. Physical changes that can be experienced are motor weakness, fatigue, poor vision, and impotence.

In psychological terms, the impact that arises from excessive masturbation can be in the form of a lack of thinking and memory power, and more irritability and tantrums. Someone who frequently masturbates will also feel lonely and uncomfortable in social activities.

Masturbation during a pandemic

Masturbation is considered to be the safest way to achieve sexual satisfaction during a pandemic. Because conventional sexual intercourse (penetration or oral) is not recommended, especially if one partner is declared reactive or exposed to the virus.

This is supported by the findings of research which reports that the presence of components of the COVID-19 virus in the mouth, semen (sperm), and anal canal of someone who is exposed to the virus. These findings indicate the possibility of transmission through sexual contact, although this study still needs to be supported by larger studies.

Although it is said to be the safest during a pandemic, masturbation must pay attention to cleanliness if you don't want to have bad effects. Wash hands before masturbation and proper cleaning of sexual aids is highly recommended.

In fact, the health agency in Spain recommends that masturbation during a pandemic is something normal and breaks the chain of transmission of the COVID-19 virus through sexual activity. Of course this must be examined further considering the differences in cultural aspects and religious norms in each country.

This article was written by: dr. Yudo Irawan Sp.KK, and dr. Dionysius Ivan YH

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