It may come as a shock to some, but vibrators aren’t just for satisfying that sexual itch. Achieving climax has various positive effects on our health, such as prolactin improving one’s sleep and endorphins relieving pain. The benefits of orgasms are are plenty, and even now there are studies that are continually discovering even more. That said, it’s no surprise that the global sex toy market has continued to boom year after year, with last year’s projection reaching 9.92 billion USD.  This increase is largely due to a shift in attitudes toward sex toys from “dirty” to “healthy,” and companies are heavily investing in promoting this belief. And it’s for a good reason. Here are the benefits advertised by sex toy companies – and whether vibrators can help with them effectively.

Reduces Sleeplessness

It’s not unusual for people to experience sleeplessness or insomnia at some point in their life. One possible and unorthodox way of dealing with this is to achieve orgasm. It’s commonly believed that orgasm lowers cortisol levels, which is a stress hormone, and releases prolactin. These two hormonal shifts combined together can actually help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

So if you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night, maybe it’s time to turn to your trusty small vibrator on your bedside table to give you a good time and a peaceful night’s rest.

Relieves Chronic Dryness

Chronic vaginal dryness is super uncomfortable, and it’s not just something that affects women going through …