Guest post by Chantelle Otten, leading sexologist and Womanizer ambassador.
Ever wondered why you sleep better after orgasming? Or why you may feel sexier and more confident post-wank? Or perhaps why your skin might appear more radiant after sex?
Aside from the fact that if feels amazing, you may be surprised to learn just how beneficial masturbation can be for your overall health and wellbeing, including your beauty regime!
While it may sound too good to be true, orgasms will make you look more youthful and feel more beautiful – that’s science. If you’re wondering how, here are five reasons the ultimate self-care beauty regime should start or end between the sheets, with yourself and a vibrator! As if you needed another excuse…
- Bye eye-bags
While you likely don’t need me to tell you why masturbation is a fantastic way to unwind, scientifically speaking, masturbation does in fact help relax our muscles, particularly our stress induced tension. This makes some evening self-pleasure the perfect way to relax our whole body before bed for a good night’s sleep. During our precious shut-eye hours is when our skin rejuvenates – our skin’s collagen is rebuilt and blood flow increases, while repairing damage from UV exposure. A lack of sleep has also been tied to acne, with doctors recommending a full eight hours to allow skin to heal itself. So if you’re suffering with bags or problematic skin due to restless sleeps, you know what to do…
- The ultimate natural blush
Many women report feeling more glowy following orgasm, and you’ll be pleased to know after-sex skin is a scientific thing! When we orgasm, our increased blood flow sends a boost of oxygen to the blood which stimulates our collagen production and the skin’s repairing process, while also giving our cheeks a beautiful natural flush. What did you think NARS’ iconic ‘Orgasm’ blush was named after!? So consider an orgasm the ultimate natural blush for a night out.
- Acne aid
Orgasms also have proven beauty benefits to our skin health thanks to its de-stressing effect. While you likely don’t need me to tell you why masturbation is a fantastic way to unwind, scientifically speaking, masturbation does in fact help relax our muscles, particularly our stress induced tension. Dermatologists have referenced stress can have a hugely negative impact on our skin due to its cause of inflammation in the body, which can physically show up in a variety of skin conditions including acne, psoriasis and loads of other skin-related woes. So watch how your skin transforms when you include regular self-pleasure into your beauty regime!
- Anti-aging magic
Having more orgasms also helps you look younger. A 2009 study at the University of Michigan found orgasms raise the levels of estrogen our bodies, which has been reported to aid in the prevention of aging skin in a number of ways including the decrease in collagen – the ultimate protein to youthful skin that is plump, moist and wrinkle-resistant.
- Meditating to youthfulness
Meditation is a challenging practice for many, and yoga and mindfulness practices are certainly not for everyone. Seeking mindfulness during self-pleasure helps to calm the mind and combat ‘busy brain’ by focusing on the present and finding your erotic bliss. Mindfulness and meditation in turn has a host of beauty benefits, with many studies showing that long-term practice changes your body on a cellular level in a way that can actually slow down or even reverse aging by repairing a component of our chromosomes called telomeres, which are one of the main genetic causes of aging!
So for the ultimate three-step beauty regime, I’d recommend you pop on a face mask, hit play on your favourite sensual playlist, and settle in for an evening of self-pleasure! Your body and skin will absolutely thank you for it.
If you’re curious to know what sex toys you can introduce to your self-pleasure regime, toys that focus on the clitoris are my go-to for masturbation. The Womanizer Starlet is perfect for beginners, and Womanizer Premium is my personal favourite!
