Let’s talk about sex. Sex is part of a series 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 the most developed countries do not care 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 prove why we were put on this earth. That’s how it is. Apart from 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 convince us 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 (via 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 tend to be, if we find something we like, we tend to get a bit greedy. That’s why it’s so 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 reward of “pleasure” while avoiding responsibility for 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, who in his right mind would walk away from this incredible opportunity? Sex is the same way. He’s that one-armed bandit we can’t get away from.

However, humans really are lucky. We are sexually ready to practice all the time. Both men and women. This is because our sexual 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 done pretty much any time 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 suggesting 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 contact of another person is essential for our mental stability and even for 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 in which a person has the ability to orally stimulate their own genitalia. Wild things, indeed.

Go ahead, reward yourself.