From Cosmopolitan · Syeda Khaula Saad · · 1m 10s
Switching Hands During Masturbation Challenges Your Brain
Masturbating with your non-dominant hand may boost brain plasticity and skills.
In brief
Masturbating with your non-dominant hand may boost brain plasticity and skills. Using your non-dominant hand during masturbation could improve neuroplasticity, memory, and problem-solving skills. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Most People Masturbate With Dominant Hand
Most people use their dominant hand for motor activities like pouring coffee and jerking off.
“Most people have a preferred hand for motor activities, either because that hand feels more natural, has more skill, or a combination of these.”
2022 Study Shows Dominant Hand Preference
A 2022 study found almost everyone masturbates with their dominant hand because it feels more natural and is more skilled.
“Most people have a preferred hand for motor activities, either because that hand feels more natural, has more skill, or a combination of these.”
Non-Dominant Hand Practice Improves Brain Function
Practicing with your non-dominant hand for 10 minutes daily, four days a week, improved motor skills and brain activity.
“In 2017, there was a study where right-handed participants practiced a sequence with their left (or non-dominant) hand for just 10 minutes a day, four days a week.”
Neuroplasticity Benefits from Hand Switching
Using your non-dominant hand creates neuroplasticity, improving memory, problem-solving, and motor skills.
“Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections in response to learning and experience.”
2019 Study Shows Brain Adaptation
A 2019 MRI study found participants using non-dominant hands had to work harder to control movements.
“Using MRI scans, researchers found that the participants training with their non-dominant hands basically had to work their brain harder to do so.”
Masturbation with Non-Dominant Hand May Boost Brain
Masturbating with your non-dominant hand could improve neuroplasticity and brain function without direct studies.
“There aren't any direct studies linking masturbating with your non-dominant hand and brain improvements, yet.”
Next Time, Try Switching Hands
Try using your non-dominant hand during masturbation to challenge your brain and improve skills.
“So, at the very least, I encourage you to try switching hands the next time you have a sexy, solo session.”
In short
Using your non-dominant hand during masturbation could improve neuroplasticity, memory, and problem-solving skills.
