Self-Love in Partnership: Why Masturbation is healthy in a Relationship.
As a sexologist and relationship coach, I'm often asked about masturbation in relationships, and I've noticed there's a lot of confusion and stigma around this topic. Some people worry that masturbating while in a relationship means they're not satisfying their partner or that their partner isn't satisfying them. Others feel guilty or ashamed about masturbating, thinking it's a sign of infidelity or a lack of sexual interest in their partner.
However, I want to emphasise that masturbation is not only okay in a relationship, but it's also healthy and can even improve your sex life with your partner. In fact, I encourage all my clients to explore their own sexuality, both alone and with their partner(s).
Why? Well for starters, masturbation is a natural and normal part of human sexuality, something that most people do whether they're in a relationship or not.
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