An expert on sexual health has addressed the topic of how frequently one should engage in masturbation.
Leeza Mangaldas, an Indian intimacy educator, has dedicated herself to making discussions about sex more commonplace, particularly in India. Her efforts culminated in the 2022 publication of her book “The Sex Book: A Joyful Journey of Self Discovery.”
With her background as a former sports journalist, Mangaldas brings a credible perspective to these discussions.
Through her YouTube channel, she has recently addressed the question of whether daily self-pleasure is advisable.
She stated: “How much masturbation is too much masturbation? There is no single one-size-fits-all answer for this, you get to decide.”
“Some people may enjoy masturbating everyday, some people once a week, once a month, once a year, not at all.
“Most of us just feel guilty about masturbating at all and so we can constantly think like, ‘oh my gosh we’re doing this too much’ – even if we’re actually doing it very infrequently.”
Before elaborating on what might constitute ‘too much’, Mangaldas said: “I think it’s just important to keep in mind that as long as it’s not getting in the way of any activities, like school or work, or your family obligations, and as long as you’re not injuring yourself – maybe you can cut back?
“But it’s good to keep things in perspective and figure out for yourself what feels good for you.”
It seems logical, doesn’t it? As long as your habits aren’t interfering with everyday responsibilities, it’s a personal decision and one that remains private.
Interestingly, Dave Asprey, the pioneer of ‘biohacking’, has also contributed his thoughts on the matter.
For those with a penis, Asprey suggests there is a recommended frequency for ejaculation, determined by age.
In a discussion with health influencer Aggie, he explained a formula: subtract seven from your age, then divide by four, to find the optimal interval between ejaculations.
He explained: “So I’ve studied a lot of esoteric stuff and one of the things you’ll hear from the Daoists is age in years minus seven by four, that’s the number of days that you should have between ejaculation.
“Let’s say you’re 37 minus seven, you’re down to 30 divided by four, so 30 divided by four, the potential was 28. And what that means is ejaculating once a week or less frequently and you do that to maintain your health.”
So, the choice of whom to believe is up to you. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one.