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Conducted by researchers exploring the effects of sexual self-stimulation, the study involved female participants who followed a structured three-week schedule: one week of abstinence, one week of masturbation with provided vibrators, and another week of abstinence.","While the conclusion — that masturbation may bolster mood and resilience — might seem intuitive, the data provides a scientific basis for further exploration.","The evidence speaks for itself, leaving little room for additional commentary.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers has found that abstaining from masturbation for a week may lead to depressive symptoms, offering new insights into the link between sexual self-stimulation and mental health.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The research involved female participants who were given vibrators and asked to follow a three-week schedule: one week of abstinence, one week of masturbation, and another week of abstinence.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-right\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-07-09t064031897.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"A Week Without Masturbation Linked to Depression, Study Finds\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"400\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/image-2025-07-09t064031897.jpg\" width=\"300\" />\u003C/picture>The findings were compelling. During the abstinence weeks, participants reported a significant drop in self-esteem, overall happiness, and a reduced inclination to engage with others. Conversely, the week of masturbation brought marked improvements: participants felt more joyful, managed stress more effectively, and expressed a greater zest for life.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>These emotional shifts were consistently documented, highlighting a clear connection between regular self-pleasure and enhanced well-being.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Also read:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/enthusiasts-build-osint-tool-to-profile-youtube-commenters-raising-privacy-concerns\">Enthusiasts Build OSINT Tool to Profile YouTube Commenters, Raising Privacy Concerns\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/openai-s-o3-model-sabotages-shutdown-79-times-out-of-100-raising-alarms\">OpenAI’s o3 Model Sabotages Shutdown 79 Times Out of 100, Raising Alarms\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/rhode-s-evolution-from-hailey-bieber-s-spotlight-to-a-robust-influencer-network\">Rhode’s Evolution: From Hailey Bieber’s Spotlight to a Robust Influencer Network\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Published on July 9, 2025, the study’s results align with growing interest in how sexual wellness impacts mental health. While the conclusion — that masturbation may bolster mood and resilience — might seem intuitive, the data provides a scientific basis for further exploration. The evidence speaks for itself, leaving little room for additional commentary.\u003C/p>","a-week-without-masturbation-linked-to-depression-study-finds","2025-07-09T04:42:15.000000Z","09.07.2025",{"image":81,"image_webp":82,"thumb":83,"thumb_webp":84},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/xlKuDXl0cWrtxcpXkHw0Zc6rl4itFKigsZ5NfA6K.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/xlKuDXl0cWrtxcpXkHw0Zc6rl4itFKigsZ5NfA6K.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/xlKuDXl0cWrtxcpXkHw0Zc6rl4itFKigsZ5NfA6K.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/xlKuDXl0cWrtxcpXkHw0Zc6rl4itFKigsZ5NfA6K.webp","large",null,1197,0,"en",{"id":22,"title":23,"slug":24,"meta_title":91,"meta_description":92,"meta_keywords":91,"deleted_at":86,"created_at":93,"updated_at":94,"lang":89},"All the community news from around the world","From heart warming stories to everyday heroes and shocking events, we've got the latest real life stories to keep you 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