Besides the obvious fact that masturbation gives you pleasure, there are several benefits to regular masturbation. Many women report that it helps them to relax and is much safer than sleeping pills, tranquilizers, drugs and alcohol. It can also help a woman feel energized and more focused, though this may also result from having a good night's sleep after masturbation.

During periods, women who masturbate tend to find relief from their normal discomforts. Also, since many men are averse to having sex during this time, it can be a wonderful solitary relief.

Knowing your sexual preferences can help during lovemaking with a partner. Also, if your partner is aware that you masturbate, they generally feel less pressured to give you orgasms. Taking pressure off your partner will generally result in better performance from the during lovemaking.

There is no risk of disease, pregnancy or emotional trauma from masturbation.

Many women say that masturbation causes longer, more intense orgasms than they can experience during lovemaking.

Masturbation sessions allow you to be less inhibited than you would with a partner. This allows you to explore sides of your sexuality that may be taboo to your partner or embarassing to you. Because you can go at your own pace, you won't feel pressured to have an orgasm before your partner does.