The new-age work break is attracting serious attention.
The boss of a Spanish firm says she gives staff half-hour masturbation breaks to ease ‘stress’ and ‘agitation’.
Erika Lust, who runs the adult entertainment company Erika Lust Films, says regular ‘self pleasure’ breaks help staff push through exhausting workdays.
Her Barcelona office includes private “masturbation stations,” giving staff a full 30 minutes to ‘unwind’ during the workday.
The policy, first introduced in 2022, proved so popular that sex toy makers sent the company equipment to support it.
One employee told Indy100 the breaks promote “less aggression” and “more productivity” at work — suggesting the rationale applies in offices and warehouses alike.
Some may find the idea uncomfortable.
But a survey of over 1,000 people found that as many as one in 20 people masturbated at work.
Speaking on Instagram about the progressive initiative, 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.”
Research has long linked masturbation and intimacy to several health benefits, including reduced blood pressure — and avoiding it may be harmful.
According to Healthline, masturbating releases hormones — dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, and prolactin — which can boost mood and physical health.