Our health is perhaps our most precious asset. Being healthy allows us to do the things that we do day in and day out to earn a living, make a name for ourselves and bring home the bacon.

Other people might not see it as useful or effective, but masturbation actually does help you stay sexually healthy. Masturbation has been traditionally seen as sinful and sometimes even perverse. But recently medical professionals like sex therapists and some doctors actually perceive masturbation to be normal, acceptable and safe.

In some studies, it has actually been found out that nearly ninety five percent of men and eighty nine percent of women regularly masturbate. Masturbation, although considered to be taboo when spoken of, actually does have its benefits.

1. It's a great way to release that sexual tension.

Now, to some people who aren't as fortunate as others on the sexual partner front, masturbation could very well be their only way to release all that sexual tension that could possibly build up over the days, weeks and even months that go by. For many reasons, masturbation is a great way to release sexual tension because it's safe. You don't need to worry about any unwanted pregnancies, contracting sexually transmitted diseases or that awkward moment waking up after a one night stand.

Masturbation when kept discrete and in closed doors can definitely benefit you a lot. Now if you think you're too old to masturbate or don't see the need because you already have a sexual partner, you're wrong. Young men and women aren't the only ones who masturbate. It is in fact proven that even adults still do continue to masturbate all throughout their lives.

2. By exploring your own body and knowing what turns you on, you can apply what you have learned to the next time you have sexual intercourse with your partner.

Masturbation isn't just about self gratification if you know how to use it in the right place. Sure it comes in handy to release all that sexual tension that builds up, but you also need to know that masturbation can actually help you with your sex life. Knowing what turns you on is a very useful thing when it comes to enjoying sex with your wife, fiancé or girlfriend. By knowing for yourself what turns you on, you can apply this the next time you have sex and tell them what it is that you fantasize about and letting him or her turning it into reality.

3. For men who ejaculate too soon, masturbation can be a great way to practice on delaying it's arrival.

One thing that disappoints several women around the world is the fact that their male partners often ejaculate too soon. One way for sex therapists to address this problem is to prescribe masturbation to their male patients to try and control their urges so they could ultimately delay their orgasm. This would allow men to be able to make love longer and eventually satisfy their female partners.