Why does masturbation apparently relieve stress?

Question

i'm intruiged because I have been abstaining for 5 weeks. today I have been pretty stressed.

Answer 1

well if you have masturbated in the past you shouldn't have to ask this question.

Answer 2

Because its just a natural thing that dudes do. LOL. But really I mean its just kinda like a time to relax and pretty much just forget about other things that cause stress. Like idk how but like when you do you don't care about anything else you just want the pleasure. LOL. That's weird but its true. If you get what i'm saying.  

Answer 3

Masturbation relieves stress because...it just gives you feel-good sensations that release chemicals into the brain. Not to mention the feeling of getting rid of excess sperm.

Answer 4

dont question the stress relievness lol

just do it

Answer 5

its a old wife's tail it don't it just gives you extacey for a short time then your stress returns

Answer 6

why abstain ? if your young and healthy you should be masturbating on a regular basis like once or twice a day apart from the stress thing it makes sure your equipment is working ok and helps keep your prostate healthy

Answer 7

It doesn't actually relieve stress but o****m floods your brain with endorphins.  Endorphins are released from vigorous exercise, excitement and, as mentioned, o****m.

Endorphins make you feel good because they affect the body like opiates.  But like a hit of anything, the high wears off and as other posters have mentioned, whatever was stressing you is still there.

As a side note, the release of endorphins can also give your immune system a boost, so not only are orgams fun, they can help you fight off that cold you've been getting.