Questions about sexuality are often tricky. Perhaps you’re wondering whether your sexuality is normal, or whether masturbating while you’re in a relationship is a problem. It’s a perfectly legitimate question! We’ll tell you all about it.
Is masturbation normal?
Before we look at the question of relationships, we can first ask whether masturbation is normal. The answer is yes, masturbation is completely normal and healthy. What’s more, there’s no distinction to be made between men and women: masturbation is normal for everyone! Most health professionals agree that masturbation has many benefits!
What about masturbation when you’re in a relationship?
The stigma attached to sexuality is very strong. You’ve probably already heard that masturbation makes you deaf. But is it normal to masturbate when you’re in a relationship?
Here too, the answer is a resounding YES! As the German sexologist Julia Henchen, author of the book ‘Lustfaktor’, puts it: ‘Masturbation is at least as important for couples as having sex together’.
As long as masturbation doesn’t take you away from your partner, it’s good for the couple. It allows you to rebalance your sexuality and your sexual desires.
Do you have questions about your sexuality? Talk to professionals
There’s no shame in talking to professionals about sexuality. If you have other questions about your sexuality, you can talk to competent professionals. If you’re wondering whether you should consult a sexologist or a sex therapist, we’ve put together a brief summary of the two specialities.
Sex therapists: counsellors in matters of sexuality
In simple terms, a sex therapist can be seen as a sexual psychologist. He or she will be able to answer your questions and advise you on how to live your sexuality to the full. So if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to consult a sex therapist!
Sexologists: doctors who are experts in sexuality
Unlike sex therapists, sexologists have medical training and specialise in sexuality. Sexologists are the ideal point of contact if you have questions about STIs or a physical problem with your sexuality. They can usually also help you with the psychological aspects of sexuality.
We hope this little overview of sexuality has helped you to see things more clearly!
