Depression has almost always been a part of my life, and while there have certainly been times where even the thought of trying to make myself feel better seemed like too much work, I like to think that lately I’ve been making more of an effort: I’ve been going to therapy, exercising and I even took up meditation all the things that are supposed to make a depressed person, well, less depressed.
One other, a perhaps less conventional depression-busting method that one can also occasionally indulge in is masturbation. It might sound strange, but they say that Cumming releases mood-boosting endorphins, so cranking one out should theoretically make you feel better. In fact, studies abound on the stress-and-sadness-reducing effects of masturbation.
Masturbation can make people happy by releasing endorphins which are neurotransmitters associated with joyful feelings that can improve your overall mood, and yes, they can help fight off depression. Masturbating to orgasm can also produce a chemical called oxytocin, which works as a natural pain reliever and can help reduce headaches and muscle aches.
Plus, masturbation and orgasms, for many, are a way of releasing pent-up energy and can help people relax while giving them a calm, content feeling. So long story short, masturbation can absolutely help with depression.”