Is Masturbating in a Relationship Cheating?(VIDEO)
QUESTION: Is masturbating in a relationship cheating and why do I feel guilty about it?
Masturbation is not bad nor does it damage partnerships. In fact, studies have shown that masturbating in relationships can actually increase overall libido, leading people to more frequent partnered sexual play.
Masturbation is often shrouded in shame and deemed a baser, less important sex act than actual intercourse (wrong) or it’s thought that engaging in masturbation is cheating on your partner (wrong, again). While there are countless masturbation myths, one thing we particularly take issue with is the idea that if you’re in a happy, healthy relationship, you shouldn’t “need” or “want” to masturbate. This just isn’t true.
In this video, your internet sex therapist, Gigi Engle, offers insights into the reasons we masturbate and how to deal with guilt.