signed , just peachy in alberta
dear just peachy in alberta,
you’re certainly not a one-and-done kind of woman. kudos to you for finding an outlet to coast through these challenging times. before alfred kinsey — a famed sexologist — discovered that americans practiced sex for pleasure and not just for procreation, self-gratification was considered a sin and believed to cause insanity, disease and even death. today, we know that desire-driven sexuality can be good for our health.
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“the association is due to oxytocin, a hormone released at orgasm, which combats feelings of stress and increases feelings of well-being,” says dr. james cantor, psychologist and director of the toronto sexuality centre . “it is the same hormone that triggers lactation in women during breastfeeding and is even associated with social bonding. all of these factors — feeling secure and attached to lovers, parents, offspring, or friends — are closely related in the brain, using the same set of chemical signals.”
experts also agree that a self-love session can help relieve period pain, prevent urinary tract infections, strengthen your pelvic and anal muscles, and help restore moisture levels in the vagina for more satisfying sex. one-on-one time with your body can also help boost confidence as you tune inward to focus on your pleasure.
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