Episode 147: Masturbation and the Science of Self-Pleasure

We are once again in the midst of the annual abstinence challenge known as “No Nut November.” Basically, it involves men giving up ejaculation for the entire month (i.e., no “nutting” allowed). Those who partake do so for a wide variety of reasons, but they seem to be rooted in the idea that masturbation and orgasm are somehow unhealthy. So what does the research actually say? Let’s talk about it! For today’s episode, I’ve pulled together some of my favorite clips on the history and science of self-pleasure from the archives. My guests include Dr. Eric Sprankle , Marie Aoyama from TENGA, Harvard professor Carole Hooven , urologist Joshua Gonzalez , sleep researcher Michele Lastella , and sex therapist Emily Jamea . This fascinating group of folks will answer the following questions for you: How long have humans been masturbating? What do humans think about when they masturbate? Does abstaining from masturbation boost testosterone? Can abstinence improve athletic performance? Can masturbation help us fall asleep faster? How can we have a healthier relationship with self-pleasure? How can we get more pleasure from masturbation? Thank you to our sponsors! Level-up your intimate life with Beducated , the Netflix of better sex! They have a whole library of online courses to teach you what you need to know. Enjoy a free trial today and get 60% off their yearly pass by using my last name – LEHMILLER – as the coupon code. Sign up now at: http://beducate.me/pd2246-lehmiller FirmTech’s Performance Ring is designed to boost your sexual stamina and give you harder, longer-lasting erections, while also enhancing pleasure. Their Tech Ring has the added benefit of tracking your erectile health. Visit myfirmtech.com and be sure to use my exclusive discount code Justin20 to save 20% off your purchase. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook , Twitter , or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram . Listen and stream all episodes on Apple , Spotify , Google , or Amazon . Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.