Self-pleasure is the most basic form of self-care. It's good for us on many levels: physiologically, psychologically, and even spiritually. Physiological benefits: arousal brings blood flow to the pelvis and all of its vital organs blood flow is imperative for maintaining organ health of the bladder, the uterus, the lower GI tract, as well as maintaining tone in the pelvic floor Psychological benefits: orgasms reset the nervous system, flooding the body with oxytocin, dopamine, endorphins, and prolactin, all of which reduce stress and can help the body sleep A 2015 study of married women revealed that the ones who masturbated "had significantly more orgasms, greater sexual desire, higher self-esteem, and greater marital and sexual satisfaction, and required less time to sexual arousal." Spiritual benefits: self-pleasure a way to return to yourself, to remember who you are outside of other people's