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

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

Sex is important as it is the only real claim to fame that the human race can show why we were put on this earth. That’s how it is. Aside from staying alive, we can’t 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. That’s 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 inner needs that is almost impossible to ignore.

Of course, as humans often are, if we find something we like, we tend to get a little greedy. That’s why it’s so much fun to “practice” sex through masturbation. Heck, why rust? “I have to keep that plumbing working properly!” Having sex with a contraceptive is another way to receive this “pleasure” reward while avoiding the responsibility of the pregnancy.

It’s like finding that slot machine at the casino that has some malfunction. Every time you pull the handle, it pays! Now, what person in his right mind would walk away from this incredible opportunity? Sex is the same way. It’s that one-armed bandit we can’t get away from.

However, humans really do get lucky. We are sexually ready to practice all the time. Both men and women. This is because our sexually stimulating hormones are like that lucky slot machine. Most of the other critters 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 enjoy as many times as you want? Within reason, of course. Orgasm has been proven 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 almost anytime you want. Truly, with masturbation you can get many of the benefits of sexual intercourse without the baggage that sometimes comes with it. I am not implying that people should live their lives as hermits. Of course not. 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 paramount to our mental stability and even our physical health. But when you’re alone or with a partner, there’s no reason not to reward yourself with a little pleasure.

Some more exotic forms of masturbation are autofellatio and autocunnilingus. These are methods where a person has the ability to orally stimulate their own genitals. Wild things, indeed.

Go ahead, reward yourself.