Workplace Masturbation Breaks: A Boss’s Bold Move Divides Opinions

Erika Lust, a director in the adult film industry, has created a space for her employees to take private masturbation breaks during work hours. She believes these breaks help reduce stress and anxiety and promote better sleep and self-awareness.

Though unusual, this idea highlights the importance of mental health at work. Erika shared that masturbation helps people relax and feel better, especially amid stressful routines.

Research supports that many people have, in fact, engaged in self-pleasure while at work—up to 39 percent by one survey. This topic has sparked debate on sites like Reddit where opinions vary widely.

Some employees say it’s unacceptable to masturbate on the clock, feeling it’s unprofessional and uncomfortable. Others have admitted doing it occasionally and even enjoying the novelty.

Many acknowledge the risks involved, including feeling shame or awkward around colleagues afterward, which keeps them from repeating it.

The discussion challenges traditional workplace norms and opens up conversations about how workers cope with stress in different ways.