You don’t have to deal with cringe-worthy dirty talk.

on a day you’re just not feeling it.

No one else’s hair will make its way into your mouth.

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28 Reasons Why Masturbation Can Be Better Than Actually Having Sex

Being selfish is considered a good thing.

Two words: multiple orgasms.

Sure, you may be able to have them during sex.

But on your own, you don’t have to wait for anyone else to recuperate in the process.

You won’t get any unwelcome surprises.

Doing it in the shower is so much easier.

Hello, extra space to properly position yourself!

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8.

You get to be the student, not the teacher.

The lesson: What Gives You The Best Orgasms 101.

When you’re masturbating, class is always in session.

9. you’ve got the option to stop and do something else if you’re bored.

Neither your hand nor vibrator has the ability to get offended, so that’s pretty clutch.

10. you might take another crack if you have a lackluster orgasm.

Wait, was that leg twitch really it?

Time for a do-over.

You never have to fake it.

Which you shouldn’t have to do in sex either, but sometimes it seems like a necessary evil.

You’re free to switch positions without asking anyone else.

Begone, annoying hand cramp that’s ruining all the fun.

Sex toys are more than welcome.

There’s no one to feel put-out about you using one, so why not?

14. you could get up to pee without interrupting someone else.

Because sometimes your bladder chooses the most inconvenient moment to make itself known.

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15.

No one will get offended if you fall asleep.

Hey, you gave it the old college try.

If your body determines it needs anapmore than an orgasm, go with it.

You’re not crushed under anyone else’s weight.

All the better for heavy breathing that can intensify the experience.

And, you know, staying alive.

17. you might watch pornography sans judgment.

All good when you’re alone!

Foreplay can last as long as you want.

19. you’re free to do the same thing every single time.

It doesn’t make you boring, it makes you efficient!

You don’t have to get athletic about it.

It’s physically impossible to get pregnant.

Perfect if you absolutelydo not want a babyon board at this point of your life.

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22.

You also don’t have to worry about STIs.

You don’t have to deal with questions about “what it means.”

Post-orgasm awkwardness isn’t a thing.

25. you could call out any name you want.

No moment of panic that you said the wrong one, and no guilt necessary.

26. you could be loud, quiet, or anything in between.

Without worrying that someone else either thinks it’s weird or is taking it the wrong way.

Passing out right after is your prerogative.

And it would theoretically be OK if an “I love you” slipped out.

This can be pure nightmare fuel when you’re having sex.

But on your own?

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