For many people, the peak of masturbation is the sexual climax, usually accompanied by ejaculation. But for some, after masturbation, they may also experience brief negative emotions such as guilt, sadness, or even despair. However, it is important to remember that masturbation can bring many short-term and long-term benefits to your life. In this article, we will discuss some issues after masturbation and how to make the masturbation experience more positive and fulfilling.

Feeling a bit melancholic.

Many people experience negative emotions after sexual intercourse or masturbation. This condition is often referred to as Post-Coital Distress (PCD) or Post-Coital Depression. A 2019 study on men found that 41% of the participants had experienced PCD at some point in their lives, and 3-4% continued to experience it. Some symptoms of PCD may include depression, sadness, irritability, guilt, and even a sense of emptiness. Fortunately, for most people who have experienced PCD, it only lasts for a few minutes, but there are cases where the symptoms can persist for several hours. PCD can be attributed to various reasons, including arousal, masturbation, and significant changes in hormone levels after sexual climax. Another reason can be attributed to psychological distress, which may be caused by past sexual traumas or sometimes rooted in old notions about masturbation from your upbringing, but you no longer adhere to these notions now.

So many benefits

Whether you have prostate cancer (PCD) or not, please remember that as we discussed in the previous TENGA article, masturbation does bring numerous benefits to both the body and mind. We should not forget that masturbation helps us relax, relieve stress, and release dopamine (the "feel-good" hormone) as well as oxytocin, which can lower the stress hormone cortisol. Masturbation may also help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Given these evidence suggesting the numerous benefits of masturbation, we believe its positive effects far outweigh the side effects.

What to do after masturbation

There are several things that can help you make the most of the masturbation experience after an orgasm. After experiencing intense experiences such as an orgasm, you may feel a slight decrease in energy. At this time, it might not be suitable to go out and run a marathon. Instead, this is a great opportunity to relax your body and mind and reflect on all the pleasurable feelings you have experienced. Since masturbation is an excellent way to relieve stress, try to maintain this relaxed state. You may find that if you hold on for a little longer, this peaceful moment will last the entire day. When you feel your body filled with wonderful sensations and chemicals, if you are so relaxed that you want to take a nap, then enjoy it to the fullest. Finally, if you suddenly start to experience feelings related to PCD (Post Orgasmic Depression), it might be a good idea to think about the pleasurable feelings that masturbation has brought you and how you are maintaining calmness at this moment from a broader perspective. Don't feel guilty or ashamed. If you are reading this article and feel the sting of humiliation or shame in solitude later, remember that you are not alone. You never have been. As previously mentioned research has shown, there are others who have had the same feelings and understand yours. Let these feelings go and look for what is more beneficial for you.