Not Many Know, These Are 8 Facts Related To Masturbation In Women

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JAKARTA - Masturbation is actually a common thing to do. It's a safe, natural way to explore our own bodies, experience pleasure, and release built-up sexual tension. Masturbation is not only done by men, women can do it too.

Launching Yourtango, Tuesday, December 28, here are eight unexpected facts about masturbation in women that VOI has summarized.

Not a few women who masturbate

It's not every day women masturbate, but statistics from a study explains that about 92 percent of women masturbate regularly. And it could be that the other 8 percent are reluctant to admit that they often masturbate.

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Women masturbate more often

In addition, 60 percent of women indulge by masturbating about two to three times a week. About 10 percent of women do it every day.

Some women masturbate only with the mind

In other words, they can animate themselves and even orgasm with their thoughts. Barry Komisaruk, a neuroscientist from Rutgers University, said that this is a special talent after studying women who can reach a climax without touching herself.

In her study, she looked at female volunteers on MRI machines who could actually think of a way to orgasm. When intensely thinking about activities that trigger orgasm, then he will really be aroused.

Female animals masturbate

Not only humans, animals also masturbate. The scientists came to the conclusion after examining the process of secretion in animals in the wild. For example, mares masturbate with fences, birds bend their tails, while hedgehogs and monkeys use sticks.

Masturbation helps relieve menstrual cramps

Experts explain that the surge in the hormone dopamine, which is released during masturbation, can help relieve stomach cramps during menstruation.

Lots of horny women watching porn

According to a recent study by social webcam site Cam4 and French pollster IFOP, 21 percent of American women admit to watching live sex shows online.

Women masturbate to fall asleep

In fact, about 32 percent of women masturbate to help themselves fall asleep.

Nearly 50 percent of women say they enjoy masturbating

Yes, there are at least 41 percent of women who claim to enjoy masturbation more than having sex. Because with masturbation, women understand how to satisfy themselves.