Masturbation has come a long way and we’re moving far away from the outdated thinking that touching ourselves is shameful. Because frankly, it’s not. Science tells us that rubbing one out is perfectly fine — even healthy.

By now, hopefully you’ve heard the satisfying news that personal play won’t make you go blind or burst into flames.

But you may be wondering if masturbation affects your sex drive either positively or negatively or if it boosts your ability to get it on IRL.

Do you feel that you are depleting your testosterone (and therefore your desire) by choking the chicken or double-clicking the mouse, as they say?

While no one’s going to touch you exactly like you do, do you feel that having a super-great time with yourself will diminish a bout with someone else?