It’s Masturbation May — a time to honour the power of solo pleasure. Masturbation isn’t just for fun (although, yes, please), but it’s also an integral part of your wellness practice. One that helps boost your confidence, your body image, and your hormones.

No matter where you’re at in your self-pleasure journey, here are 25 fun masturbation facts to learn more about your body and your pleasure. 

1. Masturbation helps regulate your nervous system.

Feeling anxious, wired, or burnt out? Orgasms stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system, helping you shift into a more calm state.

2. It may support happy hormones.

Masturbation releases hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. This means it may help improve your mood, decrease stress, while decreasing stress hormones like cortisol. 

3. It can help with cramps.

Orgasms help increase blood flow plus give you a surge of endorphins, which are your body’s natural pain relievers. Oxytocin, which is also released during an orgasm, can also help reduce pain, including those from cramps.

4. Masturbation supports healthy hormones.

Pleasure affects cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and more. While it’s certainly not a cure-all, it does help keep your biochemistry moving.

5. It helps you sleep better.

A surge of prolactin and oxytocin after orgasm can help you catch more and better-quality sleep.

6. It can reduce headaches.

Some people report that orgasms alleviating migraines and tension headaches. That’s also likely thanks to endorphins and the stress relief masturbation provides.

7. It’s a form of emotional release.

Tears, laughter, rage — your body stores it all. Pleasure can be a beautiful way to let it move.

8. It deepens your body awareness.

The more you touch yourself with intention, the more tuned in you get to your body’s language. This also makes it easier to communicate your needs to partners!

9. It can help you reconnect to your body after numbness or disconnect.

If you’ve felt out of touch with your body, emotionally or physically, masturbation can gently bring you back. Tuning into sensation without pressure can help rebuild safety and presence in yourself.

10. It strengthens your pelvic floor.

When you orgasm, the muscles in your pelvic floor contract, helping to strengthen them over time. 

11. It builds confidence.

When you know what turns you on and are tapped into your sense of pleasure, you start to walk through life with more confidence, ease, and clarity as to who you are and what you deserve.

12. It helps you vocalize your needs with confidence.

Masturbation gives you a deeper knowledge of your body and experience of pleasure, making it easier to communicate your needs to a partner. Solo play is self-study.

13. It supports cardiovascular health.

Some studies show that regular orgasms can lower systolic blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease by improving circulation and vascular function.

14. It helps keep your vagina healthy.

Self-pleasure increases blood flow to the pelvic region, supports natural lubrication, and helps maintain vaginal elasticity, helping to maintain your vaginal health no matter where you’re at in life.

15. It can reduce discomfort related to menopause.

Masturbation can support circulation, encourage natural lubrication, and ease vaginal dryness that can come with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Plus, self-pleasure is a beautiful way to stay connected to your body and its changes as you move through different seasons of life!

16. It can help you explore your sexuality.

Solo pleasure gives you space to tune into what turns you on outside of labels, expectations, or performance. You get to follow your curiosity in a space that’s all yours.

17. It can help you make clearer decisions.

That orgasmic afterglow state? It’s not just dreamy, it’s clarity. Masturbation can clear brain fog and sharpen intuition, helping you feel more grounded in your choices.

18. Lube supports your vulva’s well-being.

Body-safe lubes help prevent friction and irritation while supporting the skin’s natural barrier. Bonus: It feels amazing.

19. It can help heal shame.

Touching yourself with a sense of love and acceptance helps to rewire your inner critic. Pleasure can be a radical act of self-acceptance.

20. It can be a type of meditation.

Slow breathing, gentle touches, and full presence in your body. Masturbation is an incredible way to ground into yourself and get centered.

21. It can boost creativity.

Orgasms flood your brain with oxygen and happy hormones, which can help boost creativity. Whether it’s writing, dancing, or just feeling more alive, solo pleasure can be a great creative reset button.

22. It’s a safe space for kink exploration.

Curious about something? You can try it first on your own or fantasize about it before exploring with a partner.

23. It’s a great way to start your day.

Swap your normal morning routine for a sensual ritual. Self-pleasure in the morning makes you feel magnetic and radiant as you go through your day.

24. It may strengthen your immune system.

Studies suggest that masturbation can increase immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that plays a key role in your immune function.

25. It’s a sacred ritual.

Self-touch can be a grounding daily practice that connects you to your aliveness, not just something that’s saved for special occasions.

Time to celebrate!

Make this month about reclaiming, recharging, and reconnecting with your body. 

Some of our favorite toys we’re celebrating with are:

The Mona Wand Massager ($111 AUD) is Yinn’s most powerful vibe yet, created for those who want both indulgent pleasure and full-body relaxation. Crafted as a luxurious take on the classic magic wand, The Mona isn't just about external stimulation — it’s designed to be a total body massager.

 

The Ovie Suck & Lick Vibrator ($99 AUD) is our unique suction and licking vibrator that boasts two different heads, each with seven speeds to explore. Its compact size and ergonomic design make it the perfect vibe for pleasure anywhere you go. 

 

The Fantom Glass Pleasure Wand ($144 AUD) is hand-blown from body-safe, premium-quality borosilicate glass. Both ends offer a range of stimulation and sensation, whether you opt for the delectable realistic (aka penis-shaped) ridged side or the bumpy, thicker end. Plus, the wand's temperature-sensitive glass can be gently heated or cooled to enhance the sensation, offering endless possibilities for solo exploration.

Go at your own pace and revel in over 14 modules of sexually empowering masterclasses, tutorials, guided meditations, guest interviews and practical yoni egg exercises plus a monthly women's sister circle on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month. If you desire consistency, connection and community, this VIP Golden Yoni portal is the perfect place to be. Sign up now for only $40/month with no lock in contracts.