DEATH BY MASTURBATION
Death by masturbation? It seems very odd and unlikely that anyone would die from masturbating. But is it true? Or is it something the internet has attempted to sensationalize in order to grab attention? Has anyone ever died from masturbating? In this article, we will discuss some cases that have been reported in the news, as well as whether the cause of death was really due to masturbation or not.
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Reported Masturbation Fatalities
Reported Masturbation Fatalities
When you do a web search for "death by masturbation" or some other similar search about dying from masturbation, there are a few stories that often come up at the top of the search results. For example, there had been reports circulating around the web of a teenager in Portland, Oregon who masturbated 56 times non-stop before dying of a heart attack. A similar report was posted on the web about a 16-year old teen from Brazil dying after masturbating 42 times without stopping. There is also a report of a 30 year old woman from England being found deceased due to arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) after an orgasm. A closer look at these articles finds that the sources of their reports no longer exist, or at least the original stories are nowhere to be found on the internet anymore. So while we can neither confirm nor deny these reports, we would recommend taking in these stories with a grain of salt. They could very well be “fake news”.
The Stroker Who Had A Stroke
There was one story from Japan of a man who suffered a stroke while masturbating. He was admitted to the hospital after suffering from an excruciating headache and vomiting. Results showed he experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a brain aneurysm) and was later discharged from the hospital after a few weeks. This story appears to be true, however, it is unclear whether this person had any pre-existing conditions, such as an unhealthy eating lifestyle, diabetes, high blood pressure, or any genetic tendencies that may have influenced his stroke. Again, while this story appears to be true, it is not conclusive that masturbation itself was the real cause of this man's stroke. It could very well be true that had he performed some other mildly strenuous activity during that time, he could have experienced the same results.
Autoerotic Asphyxiation (Choking the Wrong Chicken)
Unfortunately, there is a practice that, when performed during masturbation, has caused hundreds of deaths in the past. Erotic asphyxiation (or breath control play) is the restriction of oxygen to the brain for the purpose of sexual arousal. If done to oneself, it is often called autoerotic asphyxiation. Restricting oxygen from reaching the brain induces a hypoxic state (too little oxygen) to create a sense of euphoria that is said to intensify orgasm. This practice has sometimes been used among bondage and sado-masochism communities. Unfortunately, people practicing this dangerous method of pleasure are often found comatose or even dead, such as in the case of a famous veteran actor found dead in a hotel room in Thailand. And if asphyxiophilia (erotic asphyxiation) is incorporated into solo masturbation, the chances of it becoming more dangerous increases, as there is no one nearby to help. It is a practice that is very high risk.
Remember the Benefits
There are so many benefits to masturbating in a safe manner as we have written about previously. And as mentioned in other articles, masturbation can contribute to better sleep, reduced prostate cancer, a healthier immune function, safer sex, and can even give a boost to partnered sex. Practicing safe self-pleasure not only benefits you, but benefits others you care about. So choose your practices wisely and feel more confident that masturbation can not only make you feel better, but make you better!
The Real Cause (Summary)
At TENGA, we often advocate creating happiness by enriching the sexual lives of people around the world. It is our mission to bring sexuality into the mainstream for everyone to enjoy. However, we never want harm to come to anyone and believe that physical, mental or emotional abuse is never necessary to enjoy the benefits of self-pleasure. While we like to spread the word on self-pleasure, we also wish to help ensure that no harm comes to you through negative influences. In this day and age, posting news on the web does not make it true. Even if the website looks professional, it may not be. Check their sources, and do your research after you've read any article. There is quite a bit of "fake news" that exists on the internet. While it appears that some or all of these stories and people were fictitious, if someone does have a heart condition, diabetes or some illness that mild strenuous activity would affect their health, it would be wise to consult with a physician in case of any risks.
In this article we hope we have shown you that in many cases it is not the act of masturbation that caused these reported deaths, but rather what is done in conjunction with masturbating. Both erotic and autoerotic asphyxiation are very risky and dangerous practices. Cutting off oxygen to the brain at any time risks cell damage and, as in many cases, comas and even death. There are so many safe and beneficial ways to self-pleasure that can release wonderful feelings as well as healthy benefits that we have already written about. And those benefits carry over to flourish into healthy lifestyles as well as flourishing relationships.
We hope that you will continue to enjoy the benefits of masturbation, or self-pleasure. Come visit us at our TENGA Store to find some safe and satisfying ways to make your days far more pleasurable.
