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developing prostate
cancer.
Women
Sexual activity and
orgasm during
menstruation has a
potentially protective
effect against
endometriosis.
Women who continue to
be sexually active after
they reach menopause,
with a partner or through
masturbation, are less
likely to have significant
vaginal atrophy and are
more likely to report
sufficient vaginal
lubrication.
Emotional Well-Being and
Relationship Improvement
Sexual experience and
satisfaction are closely
correlated with overall
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quality of life. They
increase your sense of
well-being and personal
satisfaction. Sexual
activity is negatively
correlated with the risk
and incidence of
psychiatric illness,
depression, and suicide.
Sexual activity and
orgasm reduce stress.
Sexual satisfaction is also
associated with the
stability of relationships.
Consistent mutual sexual
pleasure increases bonding
within a relationship. It
has also been
demonstrated that coupled
partners have increased
relationship satisfaction
when they fulfill one
another's sexual desires. A
study of young married
women found that those
who reported masturbating