It is a question that many men ask themselves at one time or another. Between internet chats, pornography and comparisons with others, it is easy to have the impression that there is a «normal» frequency to respect.
In reality, there is no universal number of masturbations per week that would be suitable for all men. The libido varies with age, stress level, sleep, health, medicine, couple life and simply life periods.
Is there a normal frequency?
Some old formulas claim to calculate an ideal ejaculation frequency according to age. They still circulate a lot online, but they are not a reliable medical recommendation. Two men of the same age can have very different rhythms without one of them having a problem.
The useful criterion is therefore not to count ejaculations, but to observe the consequences. Frequent masturbation can perfectly be compatible with good health when it does not cause pain or irritation and does not encroach on sleep, work, relationships or daily activities.
Conversely, even a relatively low frequency can become annoying if it is experienced as compulsive or if it is accompanied by physical discomfort.
How do you know if you're masturbating too much?
The frequency can vary greatly from person to person and even from week to week in the same person. Stress, excitement, availability, fatigue and love life all play a role.
A few signs are more useful than a specific number:
- irritation, burning or pain of the penis after the sessions; ;
- need to masturbate to the point of neglecting his obligations; ;
- Fatigue linked above all to lack of sleep because the sessions continue late; ;
- difficulty stopping despite the desire to reduce; ;
- Use of a pressure or a technique so specific that it makes other stimulations less pleasant for a while.
In these situations, decreasing the frequency, varying the stimulation or leaving a few days of recovery can be useful.
Masturbation and sexual performance
Masturbation is sometimes accused of causing a less firm erection, premature ejaculation or a decrease in performance. The link is usually much more complex.
Stress, performance anxiety, fatigue, alcohol, certain medications and health can have a much greater impact. Comparing yourself to adult videos also easily falsifies expectations: what is shown on the screen is not a reference of duration or performance for a real relationship.
A very close session of sexual intercourse can temporarily alter the excitement or delay a new erection in some men. This does not mean that masturbation damages sexual function.
Should we practice abstinence to «recover»?
It is not necessary to impose an abstinence simply to respect a theoretical rule. If you feel good, masturbation remains a chosen pleasure and it does not cause pain or negative impact, there is no reason to count each session.
On the other hand, if an area is irritated, give it rest. Using enough lubricant and avoiding too tight or excessively long sessions also reduces unnecessary friction.
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Retain the essentials
There is no «good» number of masturbations per week valid for all men. The best reference is your own physical, mental and daily comfort.
If a sexual difficulty persists, for example pain, a lasting modification of erections or a concern that becomes invasive, it is better to talk to a health professional rather than to automatically conclude that masturbation is the cause.
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