Is it normal to masturbate when you have a partner?

Learn how to enjoy masturbation with or without a partner, and how to incorporate it into your sexual life as a couple in a satisfying way. Leave behind the taboos and learn more about this key practice to improve sexual health!

Is it normal to masturbate when you have a partner?

Leave the taboos behind! Discover the most pleasurable and healthy sexual practice, with and without a partner: masturbation.

Masturbation😏  is a sexual practice that has been surrounded by myths for a long time, especially for women. But it's time to flip the script 🍳  and talk about one of the key practices to improve sexual health.

Yes, it's normal to masturbate when you have a partner

In this article, we'll talk about the benefits of masturbation, the myths surrounding it, how to incorporate it into the sexual repertoire when we have a partner 💓  and how to do it when we live with them.

What is masturbation?

Masturbation is a sexual practice where a person stimulates themselves for various reasons, ranging from relaxation 💤  and exploration of bodily sensations 🗺️ 🔎, to obtaining sexual pleasure 🤩, whether reaching orgasm or not.

This activity can involve stimulating the genitals, clitoris or penis, and any other part of the body. Masturbation is a normal and healthy sexual behavior that occurs at any age, regardless of gender and sexual orientation, and also... with and without a partner! 😉

Is it infidelity to masturbate when you have a partner? 😮

Absolutely not. Masturbation is not a form of infidelity nor does it mean that your partner isn't satisfying you. Masturbation is a way to know oneself, to recognize one's own body and the pleasurable sensations it generates. It's important to remember that everyone has the right to their own sexual privacy, and that masturbation can be a healthy way to satisfy each individual's sexual needs and rights.

Why do people in relationships continue to masturbate?

Because the key is exclusively in the pleasure 🤩 . The main function of sexual encounters is to enjoy them, whether in company or individually.

Masturbation is a sexual practice just as valid as intercourse, as it can provide sexual pleasure and emotional well-being. Additionally, masturbation is a form of self-exploration and self-awareness, allowing individuals to know their own bodies and discover what they like and dislike. And you know what they say, “knowledge is power”. If this seems interesting to you, don't miss the immense number of advantages that self-stimulation offers:

Main reasons to continue masturbating even with a partner

• Natural differences in sexual desire.
• Need to relieve tension or stress.
• Personal exploration and self-awareness.
• Maintenance of sexual function.
• Different stimulation than that produced with a partner.

Advantages of this sexual practice

Scientific evidence supports several benefits:

• It helps to relieve stress and anxiety  ☺️  due to the release of endorphins related to well-being
• Facilitates better sleep onset 💤 
• Allows strengthening of pelvic muscles  💪  through contractions in the genital area
• Improves blood circulation 🩸  in the genital area promoting sexual health
• Helps to reduce menstrual cramps 🩸 🩸 
• May enhance desire  🫦  and sexual function
• May help prevent urinary tract infections   🙅‍♀️ 
• Promotes a better self-esteem and sexual confidence  😍 

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Can masturbation improve the sexual life of a couple?

Masturbation as a couple can help improve sexual communication  🗣️, as each partner can show the other what they like and how they like to be stimulated. Remember that nobody is born knowing and that the only way to know what another person wants is by asking 😉.

How to talk about masturbation with your partner?

Many times we hear comments like “I don't know what my partner likes, but I think my partner doesn't know what they like either!” And talking about masturbation, especially about how to masturbate as a couple, can be a difficult topic to broach in a relationship  🫢. However, it's important to keep in mind that masturbation is a healthy and normal sexual practice  😇, and that it can enhance a couple's sexual life.

We'll give you a spoiler, and it's that naturalness is the key to addressing any topic related to sexuality   😚 . Because nothing is more natural than one's own sexuality!

One way to discuss it is by asking if they have ever masturbated and how they feel about it. This can help start a more open conversation about masturbation and how each person views it in the relationship.

It's also important to keep in mind that not all couples are comfortable with the idea of incorporating masturbation into their sexual life. If your partner is not comfortable with the idea, it's important to respect their decision and not pressure them into doing something they don't want to  💞.

Lastly, don't forget to discuss with your partner the benefits that masturbation has for sexual health and emotional well-being. You can share this article with them!

How can this practice be incorporated into the couple’s sexual encounter?

One way to do so is to stimulate each other with kisses, caresses, massages, erotic massages and use of sex toys and erotic products while masturbating.

Another way to incorporate masturbation into the couple’s sexual encounter is to mutually masturbate, where each partner stimulates the genitals of the other person to give and receive pleasure. Meanwhile, don’t forget to guide the person so they know what you like and what you want at each moment.

How to have the privacy to masturbate when living with your sexual partner?

When living  🏠   with a sexual partner, it can be difficult to find opportunities to perform certain activities individually. One way to do so is to talk to your partner about the need to have moments of privacy and personal space. You can ask them to give you some time and space to masturbate alone, and let them know that you can give them that time and space if they wish.

It's also important to keep in mind that masturbation can be a sexual practice carried out as a couple or individually, and that both forms are equally valid and healthy.