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Can Jerking Off With Your Other Hand Make You Smarter?
Using your non-dominant hand during masturbation might boost brain function, but experts say it won't increase IQ.
In brief
Using your non-dominant hand during masturbation might boost brain function, but experts say it won't increase IQ. Masturbating with your non-dominant hand may improve neuroplasticity but does not reliably increase intelligence. Originally reported by VICE.
Hand Use and Brain Adaptation
Using your non-dominant hand during masturbation may improve neuroplasticity by challenging the brain.
Study Finds 79% Use Dominant Hand
A 2022 study of 406 adults found 79% always or usually used their dominant hand for masturbation.
Left-Handed People More Adventurous
Left-handed individuals were slightly more likely to experiment with non-dominant hand use during masturbation.
Brain Scans Show Movement Improvements
After 10 days of drawing with the non-dominant hand, participants showed improved speed and accuracy in brain scans.
No Evidence for Higher Intelligence
Experts state that improved hand use does not translate to better memory or intelligence.
The headline
Masturbating with your non-dominant hand may improve neuroplasticity but does not reliably increase intelligence.
