Moment: The Surprising Health Benefits of Masturbation ft. Dr. Justin Lehmiller

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik is joined by Dr. Justin Lehmiller to explore the health benefits of masturbation. They discuss how masturbation can aid stress relief, improve sleep quality, and potentially lower the risk of prostate cancer. The conversation also touches on how it can enhance self-esteem, particularly in women, and potentially help alleviate menopause symptoms. Additionally, Dr. Lehmiller highlights the challenges of accessing masturbation benefits as individuals age and the role of creativity in maintaining a satisfying sex life across the lifespan. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Health Benefits of Masturbation 00:57 Menopause and Masturbation 02:14 Challenges and Accessibility 04:38 Sex Furniture for All Ages 05:16 Expansive Definition of Sex 05:42 Dr. Lehmiller's Current Research 09:36 Personal Habits and Life Hacks Stay connected with Dr. Justin Lehmiller on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow him now and check out these links! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justinjlehmiller/?hl=en X - https://x.com/justinlehmiller?lang=en Sex and Psychology - https://sexandpsychology.com Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-and-psychology-podcast/id1505460817 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6DCIGjOUaenoKdY71N7NqI?si=2320ebe17787443a&nd=1&dlsi=f0648d0cb03746ae American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) - https://www.aasect.org/ Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life - https://amzn.to/3QvZ6Ls The Psychology of Human Sexuality - https://amzn.to/3QGv9YV Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices