Nervous about a first date? Skip the pregame and instead masturbate, experts advise

Sex & Relationships Nervous about a first date? Skip the pregame and instead masturbate, experts advise By Reda Wigle Published June 15, 2026, 11:19 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Few among us are immune to the sweaty palms, outfit angst, and the bittersweet mix of excitement and dread that accompanies a first date. If the thought of meeting a potential suitor for the first time makes your stomach do cartwheels, you’re not alone. A recent poll found that 89 percent of would-be lovers battle nerves before a first date. While 39 percent routinely turn to alcohol to ease their anxiety, experts say masturbation, yes, you read that correctly, is a far more effective strategy.

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