How much do you know about masturbation? Here’s a look at some of the main things scientists have learned over the years from studying self-love, including who does it, why they do it, how they do it, and what physical and psychological effects it has on us.
1.) A majority of both men and women masturbate. However, men are more likely to have done it and they tend to do it more often than women.
2.) When considering people who have testosterone levels within the normal range, research has found that higher levels of testosterone are linked to having more desire for masturbation, but only among women; among men, testosterone levels are unrelated to masturbatory desire. This suggests that the factors triggering interest in masturbation may be different for men and women.
3.) People of all ages masturbate. Younger people are more likely to report doing it, but they’re definitely …