Should You Masturbate in the Morning?
Mornings can be difficult for many people. Getting out of bed bleary-eyed, out of it, with aches and pains and only starting to feel alive after some coffee means that mornings are not always associated with having a good time. But what if it were possible to make mornings better, and to start the day off right?
In this blog, we look at whether morning masturbation might just be the thing to help you hit the ground running.
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The Benefits of Masturbation
First, we will explore some of the benefits of masturbation. It turns out that self-pleasure can have many positive effects, not just feeling good.
When masturbating, your heart rate goes up, meaning blood is moving around your body faster, bringing more oxygen to the brain. This boost of oxygen means the brain can function more efficiently, improving focus and concentration.
Masturbation releases adrenaline (epinephrine) as well as other chemicals with similar effects (norepinephrine), as many people know, an adrenaline rush can give a huge boost of energy.
Oxytocin is released at climax, which lowers cortisol levels (stress hormone) and thus reduces anxiety and stress.
During arousal, the hormone Vasopressin is released, which can help reduce any pain you might be feeling.
Why Masturbation Helps in the Morning
Why could all of the above be a good thing in the morning? We will look at how these benefits can make a morning better, as well as why mornings are a great time for masturbation.
It Helps You Wake Up
Not everyone springs out of bed ready to take on the world. If you tend to feel foggy or slow in the morning, the increase in blood flow and oxygen to the brain that comes with masturbation can help clear that haze and get you feeling more alert.
It Lessens Distractions
Tied to this, waking up with morning wood can be a distraction, as well as if you are aroused, it can be harder to focus on your tasks. By masturbating in the morning, you can improve focus and concentration.
It Helps With Mental Health
If mornings tend to feel overwhelming, the oxytocin released at climax can help bring stress levels down, leaving you feeling calmer and more grounded before the day has really begun. Starting out in a better headspace can make a real difference to how the rest of the day unfolds.
It Eases Morning Aches and Pains
Waking up is hard enough, but waking up with muscle aches or headaches (make sure to stay hydrated!) can make it worse. Masturbating to release Vasopressin can bring pain relief, and could be very useful as you get older.
Clean Up Is Easy
One of the most practical reasons to masturbate in the morning is that many people shower as part of their routine anyway. Doing it just beforehand means you can clean up immediately after, making the whole experience a lot more convenient.
Would Masturbation Every Morning Be Okay?
There may be concerns that either not doing it every day means that you are not making the most of every day, or that every day is too much, and could have some unforeseen consequences. Let us look at these below.
Should I Try Every Morning?
You should not do anything you are not comfortable with. If you do not feel like it, or feel like it has become a chore, it is of course alright to not masturbate every morning.
Is Every Morning Too Much?
This depends on the person and method of masturbating. You can read about excessive masturbation here, but in essence, as long as it does not hurt you or your life, then it should be fine. If you notice injuries to your penis, or spend too much time masturbating that it impacts your daily life and relationships, then it is best to cut back.
Considering the amount of benefits masturbation has, not counting those mentioned here, if you are comfortable with it, then every morning should be okay.
Can I Still Masturbate at Another Time of the Day?
Absolutely. If you enjoy a morning session but also find yourself in the mood later in the day, that is entirely up to you. There is no rule that says it has to be one or the other. As with anything, it is about finding what works for you personally.
Heads up: If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it is worth checking in with a doctor before making masturbation a regular part of your routine. While self-pleasure is generally considered safe, certain conditions or medications may affect how your body responds, and a medical professional will be best placed to advise you.
Starting a Morning Masturbation Routine
Now, it is time to see how masturbation can be easily incorporated into your morning routine.
After waking up, start masturbating to get blood flowing and release hormones, waking you up and giving yourself a boost of energy. There are a few TENGA products that could help with this: either disposable products such as the CUP or EGG Series so you can easily dispose of them after, or something reusable like the FLIP Series that you can then take into the shower to clean it off.
Taking the shower after means you can clean up both yourself and your sex toy at the same time.
This way, you start your morning off feeling good, relaxed, awake, and clean!
Mindset Matters as Much as Timing
As with any new habit, the mindset going in matters. If morning masturbation feels forced or rushed, it probably will not be much fun. Give yourself a bit of time and space, approach it as a moment for yourself rather than something to get through, and go from there. Some mornings it will fit perfectly into your routine, and some mornings it simply will not, and that is completely fine.
Summary
Masturbation has many positive benefits, some of which are useful to help you in the morning when you might not be feeling your best or most attentive. Combined with the fact that for many people, cleanup is considered quite a hassle, if you were going to shower anyway, it makes the morning so much more efficient!
Morning masturbation could change the way you start your day! TENGA masturbators can definitely become a pleasant part of a morning routine.
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