Incorporating self-pleasuring into the mix of one's sensual life is always a good idea, yet on occasion it can also pay to take a little vacation from solo sensual activity. Sometimes there may be a male organ health reason for this, such as giving the member a well-earned rest, but there can be other reasons to embark upon a “no fap” period as well.

The right amount.

There's endless debate among men as to what is the "right amount" of self-pleasuring a man should engage in. Years ago, of course, men were told that if they did it too much, they'd go blind or would grow hairy palms. Nowadays, men know that this is not true, but the question of how much is too much is still up in the air.

One reason for this is that there is no one specific answer that applies to all men. For example, some people would say that self-gratifying once a day, every day is too much – and for some men, that would indeed be the case. Some men find that self-pleasuring on this frequency is just more than they feel comfortable with, or more than they have time for, or that it makes their manhood feel odd.

But for some men, daily self-pleasuring is exactly what they need. They have a very high sensual drive or they find that the daily self-pleasuring helps to decrease tension or they simply enjoy the feel of their member in their hands. There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to self-pleasuring frequency. Each man needs to determine what is too much for him.

Vacation

However, whatever the frequency with which a man self-pleasures, every so often it may behoove him to take a little vacation from solo sensual activity. Why?

- Health reasons. Sometimes all that rubbing and friction can not only make one's manhood happy – it can also make it quite sore. It's always possible to get too much of a good thing, even when it feels so good. So taking a break may be necessary to let the manhood rest and get back into prime shape.

- Habits. In some cases, a guy falls into a situation where he is fondling himself regularly not because of the pleasure it brings but because it has become a habit. If this is the case, a man may want to take a self-pleasuring vacation in order to break out of the routine. This can give him the opportunity to explore other means of entertainment. When he returns to self-gratifying, the "routine-ness" may be gone and he may find himself actively engaged and enjoying the experience more.

- Saving it up. Many men who know they will be engaging in partner sensual activity like to break from self-stimulating for a few days before the likely encounter. They find that this makes them more likely to perform in a manner that they (and/or their partners) find impressive.

Duration

So how long should a self-pleasuring vacation be? That, of course, depends on the person. For some guys, skipping a single day may be sufficient. Another man might prefer to be abstinent for a week, while another may want to go months between sessions.

Men who go on a self-pleasuring vacation to rejuvenate the health of the manhood may also need to consider other steps to keep the member healthy. Foremost among these is regularly using a superior male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). When all that pounding results in a raw, sore manhood, regular use of a crème that includes moisturizing ingredients can help. A crème with a high-end emollient such as Shea butter plus a natural hydrator like vitamin E can moisturize the skin and thereby help maintain and improve its elasticity, which alleviates soreness. Rough and frequent handling can cause a bit of de-sensitization, so using a crème with a quality neuroprotective element such as acetyl L-carnitine is a must; this can help repair peripheral nerve damage and keep the male organ experiencing fuller stimulatory sensations.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.