Why is masturbation addictive?
The brain's reward mechanism is the driving force behind this tug-of-war. When self-pleasure occurs, neurons will secrete dopamine crazily. This "happy transmitter" explodes like fireworks at the peak moment, but leaves a huge pleasure hole after it fades. Just like passengers who repeatedly ride a roller coaster, in order to regain the excitement of the first dive, they can only continue to pursue stronger sensory impacts - from single stimulation to seeking novel scenes, from rapid release to prolonged process, the brain's tolerance threshold for dopamine continues to rise in this cycle.
More importantly, this "instant gratification" is too easy to get: without social costs, without time constraints, and the "private carnival" that can be started with a fingertip, the brain gradually forms a conditioned reflex of "pressure-release", and unknowingly falls into a vortex of dependence.
What effects does masturbation have on the body?
First, we need to dispel misunderstandings: self-pleasure itself is a healthy physiological catharsis. Scientific research shows that regular and moderate release (1-2 times a week) can regulate endocrine, relieve stress, and even have a positive effect on performance in intimate relationships. However, the alarm signal of "excessive" should not be ignored: when prostate pain, morning reaction weakens, and attention drops sharply, it is the body protesting against "overload operation".
The core harm of excessiveness lies in "imbalance": long-term congestion of the prostate may induce inflammation, and the single mode of hand stimulation may lead to sensory dullness, and even form "pleasure dependence" at the psychological level, weakening the intimate experience in reality.
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