Huge Number Of Workers Admit To Masturbating At Work After Boss Brings In 30-Minute Pleasure Break

At one adult entertainment company, employees are allowed to take a half-hour break during the day specifically for masturbation. The owner says this break has actually boosted productivity across the team.

Of course, not everyone’s workday looks the same. But experts say there are quite a few people using those quick gaps between meetings — like ten minutes between calls as a chance for a little private time in the office bathroom.

And if you think sneaking off for a solo session during a hectic work shift sounds bizarre, you might be surprised to learn it’s not that unusual at all.

A poll carried out by Time Out New York found that around 39 percent of people admitted to masturbating while at work.

Some of them said it was about getting paid while doing it. Others felt it gave them a small mental break in what was otherwise a stressful or frustrating work setting, according to Psychology Today.

There are many well-known perks to self-pleasure. Boots notes that it can ease stress, soothe period cramps, and even give your confidence a boost, especially when tackling big tasks or tense situations.

Erika Lust is trying to dispel the masturbation taboo The News Movement/YouTube

Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter Erika Lust, 48, believes that masturbation doesn’t just improve wellbeing—it could actually help people get more done at work.

Lust, who owns and runs an adult entertainment business in Barcelona, Spain, shared that every one of her staff members is allowed to take what she calls a 30-minute ‘masturbation break’ during the workday.

Basically, that means anyone can step away from their desk, head to a private space designed just for this, and take time to reset by themselves for half an hour whenever they need it.

Once the break is over, employees return to their calls and emails like nothing happened. They’re recharged and back to business.

And if their status was marked ‘away’ during that time? No one’s raising eyebrows or asking awkward questions.

Sharing why she introduced the policy, Lust said: "The truth is masturbation can help people manage stress, regulate their sleep, and connect with their body and sexual desires, among other advantages.⁠"

The whole idea started out as an experiment during the COVID lockdown. It went so well that by 2022, it officially became part of the company’s written policy.

"With the pandemic and the huge shift in how we live our lives, I began to notice that my employees had become somewhat agitated and were performing with less energy than before." Lust shared.

"So, knowing that there's only one thing that will make everyone feel good, I set up a private masturbation station for them to enjoy."

"I value my employees and I know that when they feel good, we do good work."

Over time, employees have reported feeling less irritated and more focused on their work since the policy was introduced. Many say it’s helped them get more done with less frustration.

For Lust, it’s about more than just workplace productivity. She also wants to change how people think and talk about masturbation—especially in professional settings.

Erika Lust gives her employees masturbation breaks Erika Lust

"Sexual wellbeing is deeply intertwined with your overall mental health and physical health and should be treated with the same respect and resources."

Dominnique Karetsos, the CEO and co-founder of the Healthy Pleasure Group (HPG), agreed with Lust’s views. In a chat with Boots, she said she defines ‘healthy pleasure’ as sexual self-fulfilment.

"Understanding that sexual self pleasure is related to both sexual health and sexual wellbeing – and therefore a vital part of both our physical and emotional health – is incredibly important." she explained.

"Beyond a person's sexual behavior, sexual self-fulfillment means having access to high-standard sexual health information, education and care, while also recognizing your right to sexual pleasure, satisfaction and intimacy, without fear of shame or embarrassment."

Psychotherapist Ian Kerner added his perspective too. He believes it’s important to be respectful of workplace rules and set clear personal boundaries if you’re considering such a thing on the job.

"Very often, in my experience, when men masturbate in the workplace, it's because masturbation has become a pretty substantial coping mechanism." he told Psychology Today.

"That's why I have a lot of male patients who will masturbate in the workplace. They feel a lot of stress, and they're in an activated, stressful, anxious place, and they're not fully thinking, and the next thing, they're in the bathroom masturbating."

At the end of the day, it's probably better to be cautious. Unless, of course, you're working at Erika Lust’s company, then you're free to go for it.