Growing up, many Latinas were told that if we touched ourselves, we were cochinas who would burn in the fiery pits of Hell for all of eternity. For centuries, adolescents have been warned that the sin of self-gratification can lead to blindness, impotence, acne, and even furry palms, and in fact,some people still believe that masturbation can cause mental health problems or damage to your genitals.
But that is blatantly untrue — getting s.xy with yourself is actually good for you. Here, clinical sexologist Dr. Tanginika Cuascud shares eight reasons to let go of any shame and embrace your inner
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