A Nigerian doctor, Adams Ayeni has listed out some of the benefits of masturbation.

Explaining on Twitter, Dr. Ayeni said that masturbation is part of the normal physiological process and healthy living which helps to learn and understand your body.

He also added that Masturbation is usually only a problem if it begins to interfere with daily life and relationships with friends, family, co-workers and romantic partners.

According to him, masturbation has no adverse health effect.

Read what he wrote below. 

MASTURBATION HAS NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECT

Benefits include:

Reduce stress

Improve sleep

Alleviate menstrual cramp

Elevate mood

Improve sex

Boost concentration

Reduce unwanted pregnancy

Prevent STIs

Decrease pain during sex

Lower the risk of prostate cancer

Don't spiritualize it

Masturbation is a part of the normal physiological process & healthy living. It helps you to learn & understand your body.

Masturbation is usually only a problem if it begins to interfere with daily life & relationships with friends, family, coworkers, & romantic partners.