Even if you’re in it for the long haul with your other half, that doesn’t mean that from time to time you won’t find other people attractive. 

Masturbation can be a positive way to indulge your daydreams while keeping the fires burning in your marriage. 

“Just because two people choose to share their lives doesn’t mean their bodies share the same schedule, sex drive, sexual appetite, or stamina,” says Allison. “Masturbation is a great solution for when these differences arise.”

The article 10 Reasons You Should Masturbate When You’re Married was originally published by our partners at Prevention.com.