Masturbation is widely recognized as a healthy sexual activity, offering benefits like stress relief, better sleep, mood boosts, and increased self-awareness. There’s no scientific evidence that it causes physical harm. However, some people choose to stop—often due to personal, religious, or mental health reasons. Movements like NoFap promote abstinence to improve focus, reduce porn use, and strengthen relationships, though these benefits remain anecdotal.

One sexpert who stopped masturbating noticed increased arousal, mood swings, and a renewed excitement for partner intimacy. While she previously relied on self-pleasure to climax, abstaining led to deeper connection and quicker satisfaction during sex.

In the end, stopping masturbation isn’t harmful, but it might change your emotional and sexual dynamics. Whether you engage or abstain, the healthiest approach is one rooted in self-awareness, balance, and respect for your needs.