Masturbation is also known as Self-gratification. It is when a person stimulates their genitals for pleasure. According to "Healthline", Self-gratification is prevalent among men and women of all backgrounds, genders, races, and ages. It affects the formation of healthy relationships and It's done for a variety of reasons. Some people self gratify themselves, while others do so with a companion.
In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the negative effects of excess self-gratification. If you are the type of person who always indulges in self-pleasure, then you need to retrace your steps. The disadvantages include;
1. Mental and physical imbalance: Too much self-gratifying can lead to mental and physical imbalance. When you are preoccupied with it, you tend to ignore other important areas of life. A feeling of guilt and low self-esteem emerges when they discover the fact that they have become addicts to it.
2. Back pain
In several cases, people who self gratify too much have been reported to have back pain. Also, they may even get cramps or pains in the pelvic area or the tail bone region. Pain around the area of the reproductive organ is also not uncommon among people who get into this habit too much.
3. Rash and redness: When self-gratification is done by holding the genitals too hard. It can create rashes and redness which may require medical assistance. These rashes occur because of dryness in skin or skin infection which can be caused because of dirty hands or by using low-quality lubricants.
4. Decreased sexual sensitivity: According to "Medical News Today", A man who has an aggressive self-gratification method that involves too tight a grip on their genitals can experience decreased sensation. And this could be a very sad experience for his partner because to please and satisfy him will be difficult.