Masturbation

A Natural, Healthy Part of Knowing Your Body

One of the most freeing parts of naturism is learning to see the body as something to understand rather than something to hide. That same philosophy applies to masturbation. It’s a normal, healthy behaviour that people of all ages and backgrounds experience, and it deserves the same openness we give to every other aspect of being human.

From a biological perspective, masturbation is simply a way of exploring your own body. It helps people learn what feels comfortable, reduces stress, supports better sleep, and can even improve body confidence. These benefits aren’t controversial in medical or psychological research—they’re widely recognised as part of healthy sexual development and self‑awareness.

Naturism encourages people to approach their bodies without shame, and that includes acknowledging natural functions. When we talk about masturbation honestly, we remove the secrecy and guilt that many people were taught to carry. Instead, we replace it with understanding: this is a private, personal activity that reflects curiosity, not wrongdoing.

Seeing the body as natural means accepting all the ways it works. When we treat masturbation as a normal part of human health, we give ourselves permission to be whole, unembarrassed, and grounded in reality. That’s the heart of naturism—living comfortably in the truth of our own humanity.