"Masturbation and orgasm release feel-good hormones that contribute to feelings of pleasure and can induce sleep," says Shamyra Howard, a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist. "During orgasm, oxytocin, which is often referred to as a natural painkiller, is released. Dopamine and other endorphins also contribute to the sensation of feeling good."
One recent survey from the Kinsey Institute and Womanizer found that one in 10 women use masturbation as the primary way to manage their symptoms. Hot damn. Finally some good news and maybe the silver lining that we've been waiting for.
If you'd really like to feel depressed, there's a whole host of other symptoms associated with menopause that aren't really talked about that can majorly affect your quality of life - and not in a good way.
Perimenopause and menopause are hit-or-miss. Some women escape the transition with little to no symptoms, while others get to experience the full buffet of side effects.
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