Turns out, there are several reasons why masturbation is a topic our culture is just beginning to come to terms with (pun definitely intended). So whether you’re just beginning to get curious about masturbation, or you are a complete pro, thankfully as a society we are learning more about the benefits of “flickin’ the bean.” Ironically, this re-education around masturbation is a bit full circle because humans didn’t always think self-pleasure was taboo.