POSITIVE: it’s the release thing of course and helps remind me that I can get it up. I can take my time and focus on myself. Perhaps most importantly I can explore doing new things (without anyone else being judgemental) which just might result in better erections.
NEGATIVE: probably for many of us (who are single or in non-sexual relationships) we haven’t had many other options over the last 15+ months thanks to COVID. My previously enjoyable and long self-pleasuring sessions just seemed to degenerate into quick 2 minute hand jobs between endless Zoom Calls. The wank version of a cheap fast food burger… utimately unsatisfying.