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What Really Happens When Older Adults Masturbate
Silence speaks louder than common sense
I’m genuinely perplexed by the taboo that still hovers over bodily self-discovery after 50. It seems that after a certain age, society expects us to transform into asexual beings, as if some magical switch turned off our connection with our own bodies. The social pressure is so intense that many older adults feel guilty for maintaining natural desires.
This feeling of shame isn’t just unnecessary — it’s harmful to both mental and physical health. I frequently encounter older people who whisper about the subject as if confessing to a heinous crime when they’re simply expressing their humanity.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with our bodies significantly contributes to overall well-being, including better sleep quality, stress reduction, and chronic pain relief. What’s most absurd is how we ignore decades of scientific research demonstrating the benefits of bodily self-discovery at all ages. Every time we avoid this discussion, we deny older adults vital information about their health.
Studies clearly show that regular self-discovery can help prevent common health problems in older age. The lack of open dialogue on this topic only serves to perpetuate a cycle of misinformation and shame.
