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Besides pleasure and relaxation, are there any health benefits from masturbation?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Menopausal changes: Masturbation may increase genital blood flow which can in turn increase natural vaginal lubrication. This is especially helpful due to drying and atrophy that can occur with menopause.

Answered 5/12/2020

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