Let’s talk about sex. Sex is part of a series of important tasks that humans are naturally driven to perform. All of these tasks are focused on staying alive.

Tasks are so basic that people in more developed countries don’t care too much about them. Things like eating, drinking, sheltering from harsh environments, protection from predators, and, again, sex.

Sex matters as it is the only real claim to fame that the human race can prove why we were put on this earth. That’s right. Other than staying alive, we cannot prove any other purpose for our existence. That seems a bit sad, really. However, that is why we have religion, philosophy and spirituality. These things help us convince ourselves that we are more important than we really are.

Sex allows us to reproduce. That is why it is so important. If we stop having sex, the human race ceases to exist. This is why sex feels so good and natural. That is why it is so pleasant. The body (through nature) is rewarding you for reproducing and continuing the human race. Nature designed you to keep the flame of the human race alive. It is part of your innate needs that is almost impossible to ignore.

Of course, as humans tend to be, if we find something we like, we tend to get a little greedy. This is why “practicing” sex is so much fun through masturbation. Hell, why rust? “I have to keep that pipe working properly!” Having sex with a contraceptive is another way to receive this reward of “pleasure” while avoiding the responsibility of pregnancy.

It’s like finding that slot machine in the casino that is malfunctioning. Every time you pull the handle, it’s worth it! Now, what sane person would walk away from this incredible opportunity? Sex is the same. He’s that one-armed bandit that we just can’t get away from.

However, humans are very lucky. We are sexually prepared to practice all the time. Both men and women. This is because our sex-stimulating hormones are like that lucky slot machine. Most of the other creatures that live around us are not so lucky. They usually only have specific seasons or times when they are interested in sex. The rest of the time, they ignore it.

So why not have fun as often as you want? Within reason, of course. Orgasm has been shown to reduce arthritis pain, act as a sedative, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel great. One of the benefits of masturbation is that it can be applied practically anytime you want. Truly with masturbation you can get many of the benefits of the sexual act without the baggage that sometimes comes with it. I am not implying that people should live their lives as hermits. Of course, no. One of the most rewarding things we can do is love and be loved by a loving partner. The warmth and touch of another person is essential for our mental stability and even for our physical health. But when you are alone or between partners, there is no reason not to reward yourself with a little pleasure.

Some more exotic forms of masturbation are autofellatio and autocunnilingus. These are methods in which a person has the ability to orally stimulate their own genitals. Wild thing, actually.

Go ahead and reward yourself.