Why isn't jerking off more valorized as an easy dopamine hit that's also literally good for you?

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people have been demonizing it for most of the AD years i think but it's quite pleasant really. are there any proven negative effects?

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Because you enjoy it. If you're fixing your issues, it must be through pain and suffering. If it doesn't involve pain and suffering, then it isn't fixing your issues. The "Protestant work ethic" doesn't come right out and say that, but it's the implication.

See also: denial of LSD and psilocybin for mental health purposes.

What if I want a hot girl to cause me pain and suffering?

You can get a prescription for paid sex in the Netherlands if certain conditions apply, and other EU countries are exploring the option.

I don't know how hot she'd be though.

For the seminal analysis of this topics, there's Max Weber's book “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism”. But it is really dry reading, so I would suggest finding some YouTube essay video that summarizes it.