If we talk about women, then we ignore many things related to their health and their body. Shame is felt about many things and it is believed that women should not talk about these things. Female masturbation is one of them, we're leaving aside the needs of women, and it is completely ignored.

Most women are too ashamed to talk about it. But many university studies including Harvard University show that it is very good for women's health.

It is good, but do we have some basic information about it? Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN), and Infertility Specialist DrTanushree Pandey Padgaonkar has shared things related to this on her Instagram account. We will talk to you about the Harvard report as well as the myths and facts told by DrTanushree.

What does the report say about female masturbation?

A research study published in Harvard Health Publishing suggests that masturbation is good for women. However, it has been told in this report that most women do not pay attention to this pleasure and they do not get it even while making a relationship. In this study, it has also been told

A report by NCBI done in 2019 also makes similar claims and believes that it improves the health of women.

Myths related to female masturbation

Now let's talk about the myths and facts related to female masturbation which most women are unaware of.

Biggest Myth: Women don't masturbate

You will be surprised to know, but many people feel that women do not masturbate and they do not even need it. No this is the biggest myth and women do it as much as men. Yes, its method is completely different.

Biggest Myth: Women who masturbate do not have good character

You would agree that such things are a part of our common thinking. But the body structure of women may be different, but it is also necessary for them. The Harvard study mentioned above tells you that it is essential for their body. If you read the benefits of female masturbation on Google, you probably will not think about it. This is scientific and should not be linked to anything else.

Biggest Myth: Women do it to look cool

No, and not at all. As mentioned above it may be a need of a woman's body and it can be considered a personal choice, but it is wrong to think that someone is doing it to look cool or anything like that.

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Biggest Myth: There's Only Vaginal Masturbation

Not only do men believe in this myth but women also think the same, but DrTanushree says that this is not true. Touching your body can be done anywhere and it depends on personal choice. This is a very personal decision and you have every right to explore your sexuality.

Facts about female masturbation

We have come to know about the myths related to it, but do we also know about its facts?

The biggest fact is that it is completely healthy as long as you do not use anything else.

It also removes mental stress, which most people are not aware of.

Masturbation is the right way to get information about your body.

There are very few cases of excessive masturbation or addiction.

A 2020 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine suggests that it can help improve your personal life.

  • This is a good way for women's orgasms.

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