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Masturbation Facts

Forget whatever you’ve heard about masturbation. Masturbation is one of those topics you very rarely ever hear the facts about, but no one wants to talk about it. As any topic having to do with sex or the genitals, masturbation is not a topic for polite conversation. But when you’re young and healthy, you’re bound to have questions about your body. Hopefully, this will give you all the facts about masturbation you really need to know.

Masturbation is when you manipulate touch your genitals to get an orgasm. It usually feels really good. It also feels really intense. Your genitals often put out as much moisture as if you’ve urinated, but you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s natural. Animals masturbate. Ever wonder why Fido keeps licking the same spot over and over again? Now you know.

Masturbation is something you do in private. It’s a good time to find out about your body. Many people think the orgasms from masturbation are better than in actual sex. It’s good to know how to please yourself, so you can teach a lover later on. If you don’t want a lover (which is all right), you can release tensions and have a good time. Some people find when they can’t sleep, masturbation helps them to get drowsy.

There are many myths about masturbation. Many people still are told that “touching yourself” or “playing with yourself” will led to blindness, madness or hairy palms. You won’t. You can’t get pregnant by masturbating. Some religions state that masturbation is a sin, so doing it leads to guilt. Having orgasms outside of marriage does not hurt your body in any way.

So why do many people think that masturbation is bad, or sinful? Perhaps because an orgasm is such a powerful, all-encompassing sensation. You feel out of control and strange, unusual and shocking thoughts can occur. This probably led to some religions thinking that any kind of orgasm that didn’t have to do with making babies was bad. Perhaps thinking their children are interested in sex is a sign that they are growing up, which can make some parents very sad, because they want their children to stay young forever. Masturbation is only bad when that is what you want to do all the time. It’s like eating only chocolate. Your body just can’t eat only one kind of food in order to stay healthy. Our sexuality, including masturbation, is a part of our complicated lives.

Everybody has their own way of masturbating. We are all unique individuals, with individual likes and dislikes. Some like to fantasies while masturbating, some like to look at sexy images, and some just turn their minds off and go with the flow. Some rub, some use sex toys like vibrators, and some prefer their hands. And some people are just not interested in orgasms. That’s okay. Don’t make fun of anyone if they say they never masturbate. They could be telling the truth. Would you like it if they made fun of you for liking chocolate, or needing to wear glasses, or something trivial like that? The biggest fact about masturbation is that it only plays a small part in our lives, and so is nothing to worry about.


Comments (46 comments)

watch yourself, Masturbation will leave you feeling empty. and it wont be sex as long as it is blessed. masturbation is wrong, your heart, deep deep deep down will tell you that. DON’T LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE! I KNOW, I HAVE BEEN THERE.

Gildas / May 22nd, 2007, 5:15 am / #

Gildas you are completely wrong. Teens should not feel bad about masturbation. The article is right, it is a natural thing. I do it and i never feel empty after and don’t feel bad for doing it.

Lauren / June 3rd, 2007, 2:20 am / #

Gildas, shut your mouth. Would you rather have teenagers running having sex, or masturbating? The popularity rate might just go up if teens take your advice.

Jennifer / June 13th, 2007, 12:37 pm / #

i masturbate every night and i still get some from my girl friend every now and then masturbating is healthy for the body its a good finger work out to it makes your hand stronger..i love it its great

poohbear / July 13th, 2007, 3:06 am / #

How much nutrient does a adult male lose after masturbation ?

Peter / July 14th, 2007, 7:11 am / #

Hi. I’m the ghostwriter of this article and I’m enjoying the comments. I have been raised in a varitey of religions and points of view, and have lived in two continients. Masturbation is not wrong…unless you do it during a funeral. If you feel “bad ” after masturbating, that has to do with how you were raised, and has nothing to do with the act itself

rraven / July 15th, 2007, 7:41 am / #

when i masturbate i stick my finger in my butt and then lick my fingers because i love the taste

jesus / July 19th, 2007, 11:58 am / #

is masturbating only for guys? or is it for both men and women!?!

KARLA / August 7th, 2007, 2:20 am / #

How do u masterbate? im new to masterbation and i think i know how but im not sure…. do u just pull yourself really fast? or what? By the way im male and is sticking your fingers up your butt count as masterbation cuz thats just nasty

Bob / September 5th, 2007, 5:56 pm / #

I masturbate. Im a girl. I don’t see the big deal about it. I used to feel guilty, but I was told that it was normal, and that most people do it even if secretly. It isn’t true that it makes sex not feel as good. If anything it was better if I had sex right after masturbating.

Anyway, I don’t think that you should feel guilty. Hell, you should be proud.

Chrissee / September 21st, 2007, 11:05 am / #

This post is correct; there are a lot of misconceptions about masturbation. Masturbation is still considered taboo in today’s society. Anatomically speaking, there is nothing wrong with masturbation. Morally speaking, you have to decide for yourself what moral philosophy you want to follow and a theologist/philosopher would be better for that discussion.

Research indicates that masturbation may actually help enhance your sex life (now or in the future) by increasing your familiarity with yourself and your own sexual response cycle. Some interesting facts on masturbation:

In 1948 and 1953, Alfred Kinsey’s research showed that 92% of males and 62% of females reported in engaging in masturbation. 68% of males and 40% of females reached their first orgasm during masturbation. 82% of boys and 20% of girls masturbate before age 15.

Janus & Janus (1993) found that 48% of single men masturbate weekly or more, whereas 28% of women do so.

The National Health and Social Life Survey found that people who are having regular sex with a partner masturbate more than people who are not having regular sex (Laumann, 1994).

In relationships, masturbation is the most commonly kept sexual secret between the partners (M. Klein, 1998).

There is a strong taboo that makes women feel it is not acceptable to admit that they masturbate. This goes back to the double standard and stereotype that woman were not supposed to take pleasure in sexual activities. This is why women are more likely to report feeling guilty about masturbation than men (Davidson & Darling, 1986). This guilt may interfere with psychological and physiological sexual satisfaction in general (Davidson & Darling, 1993).

Masturbation is one of the most underreported sexual behaviors in adolescences. This is mainly because adolescent masturbation is a sensitive topic, and adolescents are often somewhat reluctant to admit to doing it (C. J. Halpern, 2000).

There are the facts. I would encourage you to check my sources and look at the research yourself. The key thing to remember is that masturbation is very common. However, it is an individual choice and it is alright is you choose or choose not to do it.

Human Sexuality Student / October 19th, 2007, 6:08 pm / #

i masturbate all the time. Me and rosey have quite a close relationship. If anyone thinks that this amazing act is wrong, i stongly state shananagins!!!
And for anyone that was questioning JESUS, it is very true that sticking fingers up your butt makes things go much quicker… if you know what i mean. BOB you dont but everyone else… yeah. So for all you prepubescent teens out there that cant seem to find that special someone to jerk your chicken, just know youve got two awesome friends to keep you company on those long lonely nights at home.
If you need any adivce gimmi a call.

shaquanda / November 2nd, 2007, 9:45 pm / #

WTF!!! that is not gross really that you stick your finger up your butt (RRAVEN), but it is F-ing messed up that you lick your fingers afterwards!!! I don’t believe that masturbating is a sin or something bad, i think it is just a normal part of life. Also i think that if you feel bad after doing it, that you have some major insecurities.

Sarah / November 16th, 2007, 11:30 am / #

Hey, I was just wondering, if my boyfriend and I have sex an hour or so after he has masturbated (and thus ejaculated), can I get pregnant ? Even if he washed his penis afterwards ? What are the risks ?

Annie / November 21st, 2007, 9:47 pm / #

my boyfriends asshole is getting looser every time i do him what do i do
?

Kyle O'grady / December 13th, 2007, 10:02 pm / #

i masturbate while thinkin ofa real hot girl

am i normal

frito / December 27th, 2007, 7:56 pm / #

I’m a virgin. I like to masturbate to animal erotica. I dream of having an elephants penis in my ass. Will someone touch my penis its getting lonely

Jimmy / December 30th, 2007, 3:43 pm / #

Frito - you are totally normal
Kyle - that is natural and you can keep on ‘doing’ him
Annie - if you and your boyfriend have sex after he has masturbated without a condom and he cums then yes you can get pregnant. If he doesn’t cum yes you still can get pregnant (through possibly the come from his masturbation or his pre-cum from sex)
You can largely minimise the chance by having safe sex

alice / January 10th, 2008, 11:19 am / #

ya i have been peltin rounds for a long time since i was11 it felt good and i was always thinking of porn as an excuse to masturbate.

smitty boy / January 29th, 2008, 12:21 am / #

The bible says something like you must not have sex with out marrage….

Guys do you know the bible was edited by the pope in the medieval period!! They took in and removed pages such as masturbation.

The ones who think it is one are wrong because if you do not masterbate for a certain time you are certain to have a wet dream any way, which is your body masturbating for you.

some guy / February 15th, 2008, 6:25 pm / #

Everybody is different, and we need to respect those differences.

When I “touch myself,” or masturbate, I need to be blindfolded, have the “fat” part of a lubricated lightbulb inside of my butt-hole, and safety pins piercing both of my nipples.

That’s the only way I can get off. Like I said, everyone’s different. There isn’t any shame in learning how to uniquely express your own sexuality.

Thanks, and best of luck to everyone out there!

Leo Festag / February 17th, 2008, 5:32 am / #

ok well…. I was sexually assulted and I have had sex… With 3 guys ranging from 4 inches to 11 and 1/2 inches… and I still cant reach orgasm I have heard it said that many girls who have been assulted can never have one… I have had sex doggy style and missionary… and I was wondering if there were any suggestions on positions… and if so pelase explain them becuase im only 14… I really want help please… Not even masterbation will help me

someone please help me out here

umm PLS

worried and confused / March 13th, 2008, 4:56 am / #

i masterbate for my boyfriend and it makes both of us feel good:) then he does it for me…theres nothing wrong about it..its better than having sex and getting pregnant.

jennifer / May 14th, 2008, 6:58 am / #

Hey, I was looking for facts, that means medically or scientifically backed up evidence for claims. All I saw here were claims. I am not disagreeing with them, but where are the facts?

Hey / October 9th, 2008, 1:25 am / #

I mastturbated once i pulled my gingo very hard it came out … it hurts trust me, not being able to connect it again, i felt empty without anything dangling between my legs, but i still have it in a box and ice if medicin was better some day they will attach if for me and i wish it goes larger.

Sam / October 30th, 2008, 4:50 am / #

Masturbating it actually fun. Its not wrong at all. Once you’re married and get the REAL THANG, you’ll be good. But if you’re young right now, just stick to the naturals like masturbating and kissing. Point blank period

Demi / November 11th, 2008, 10:32 pm / #

masterbating can screw u over if u cum to quickly

.. / January 3rd, 2009, 4:11 pm / #

hey..im a 14yr old boy nd i masturbate i guess atleast 4 times a week….is it harmful for my body will it affect my future plzz plzz tell me..
i have some white spots on d top skin inside d penis is it normal im very worried plz helppp……

someone / January 4th, 2009, 6:13 pm / #

Masturbation is a completely natural way that we can use to relieve some of the sexual feelings and urges that we have. If you look at the stages of development, small children will touch themselves because it feels good. They do not know what they are doing, but simply following an instict to do what feels good. We teach them, as young children not to touch themselves. That making themselves feel good is wrong or bad and in that context we have created a taboo about masturbation. While we do need to teach children not to touch themselves in public, the concept of pleasuring ones self in imbedded in our dna. You are not going to get an std from maturbating, you will not get someone pregnant from masturbation. You will not face the emotional and physical challenges of and end of a sexual relationship when you masturbate. It is, most simply, the body’s natural desire to feel pleasure. By all means, use your hands or other devices and make yourself feel good. It hurts no one.

Jae / January 5th, 2009, 11:58 pm / #

okay.. you guys and girls masturbation is not wrong it perfectly fine but LUSTING over someone elses body or thinking you want sex or anything else from someone is LUSTINg it is a sin and many people do it next time your mastubating dont think about having sex with that person just do it relax and calm down it will help you RELAX

??someoneyoudontknow?? / January 16th, 2009, 7:55 am / #

Hi, I’m a 12 year old girl and I do this every night. My parents don’t know and I’m worried that they’ll find out.. I think I’m addicted to it. I think it’s gross but I can’t stop. I watch porn and stuff but I don’t like it. I want to STOP, can ANYONE help me?

Storm / January 17th, 2009, 1:55 am / #

Masturbation is not a sin there are many myths about it which says that bcoz of it the size of your penis will get small and you will loose your sexual power, but nothing is true. In fact it is a natural phenomenon but again i will say that excess of every thing is bed, and so is the case with masturbation. It deffinitely causes lack of cocentration and diversion also.

Dr. Deepak Saxena / January 29th, 2009, 6:45 pm / #

I think I am scarred for life and I never want to touch myself again! = O
Is it normal to be afraid of sexual feelings after hearing about all of this?

Anon. / February 1st, 2009, 1:47 pm / #

STORM: yeahh huuu listen im a boy (17 years old) and i had that same problem … well i didnt find it gross tho but i was addicted to it… and yeah i stoped masturbating alot since i had real sex… so what im saying is : ull stay addicted until u F**ck for the firt time … well thats how it happened for me anyway =P (im not saying u should have sex so u can stop ur addiction .. im saying that ur addiction will persist until then most probably ) but its no EXCUSE to f**uck at 12 ……. well about that , these days kids have sex at young age … soo if u thing ur ready tho just go for it =P

some randoom guy / February 3rd, 2009, 9:37 am / #

by the wayy i think that shuving ur finger up ur ass is just nastyy!! (for a boy) =P cuz i have a different perspective for a girl =P

some randoom guy / February 3rd, 2009, 9:39 am / #

HELP!
I mastrubate, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.
Sometimes it feels good,
Sometimes I’m raw after doing nothing to myself, and I can;t get an orgasm.
I was wondering what is better, sex, or mastrubation.
I can’t get it to feel Really great, But it is something I like, and I do often,
I don’t know how to make it feel better.
If sex isn’t better than this then I think that My body is messed up.
That makes me sad.

AliceNeedsHelp / February 6th, 2009, 3:19 am / #

masturbation makes the part near ur ribs shrink..makes it looks smaller therefore your ribs might show n looks creep?

epitko / February 20th, 2009, 5:36 am / #

Alice, don’t be afraid, ur body is perfectly fine, all u need 2 do is find out what ur real G spots are, the same thing was with my girlfried, im 17 and before i met her she didn’t have an orgasm, as much as she tried, and about 2 weeks after we met, i found herspots, and now she can’t get enough :D
so don’t be afraid, just continue exploring. In difference with men, all female sensitive zones, are located in slightly different places.

AmoN / March 30th, 2009, 12:47 am / #

I masturbate a whole lot! actually i am masturbating right now! it is not a sin i love god and i am cristian and in the bible it doesent say it is a sin!……..it feels so good! my girl gives me a hand job every now and then!…..masturbation it is not as good as a blowjob or tit job or even actual sex….well mabe a tit job but only if SHE does it. She (my girlfriend) says she loves masturbation we do it to each other! IT IS NOT SO BAD!……and for that person who asker how to masturbate…..for men you just grab it and pull up and down! dont need to be fast! go with the mood!;)PEACE!

Alberto / March 31st, 2009, 10:25 am / #

I think that putting your finger in your butt is completely natural when you are pleasuring yourself. For men it may help speed up or increase the pleasure of your orgasm because the anal movement can rub against the prostate and lead to better orgasms. I think people think it is nasty because you usually end up with a smelly finger :) but its no problem if you wash right after. For women I have heard that they actually have an anal “G spot” which also helps them get a better orgasm. It really depends on the person and if they are in to that kind of stuff. Again, if you find the rright spot, anal can give you a bettr orgasm.

Helper / April 12th, 2009, 1:52 pm / #

Im 15 and i masturbate atleast 3 times aday and im worried that its bad for me to do it that much but i cant help it becuz it feels really good.
Should i not do it that much or is it ok to continue the way i am?

Gaz / April 16th, 2009, 11:27 pm / #

Hi,

I masturbate too. I am a male by the way. I also have sex with my girl frend. Its not all the time that I see her, so when she is not around I masturbate. When I know she will be around, I save it all for her and I release all out in her. I love F..king her, I put her in all positions, we do oral and I always makes she come. She also sucks my dick n I sometimes come when she is sucking it. I think I am normal, But i must confess that I stil masturabte sometimes.

Bottom line, I don’t think masturbating is bad. Its you body anyways.

Anonymous / April 19th, 2009, 11:22 am / #

Hi im 15 is it normal to masturbate about yourself. I have a huge butt and skinny on top and i masturbate about getting fucked in the ass by my step cousin and i know he wants to bang me on my huge ass cause he grabs on my ass oh and im a guy

HugeWaist / April 21st, 2009, 11:53 am / #

am i gay if i masturbate about men having sex with me because a lot gay men come up to me and say “You have a juicy booty” cause i have a big huge butt and skinny on top (Weird). I fantasize about women and i really want to have sex with them to, but in real life i dont even touch another mans penis. Is it normal? I am 21.

X-Guy / April 21st, 2009, 12:17 pm / #

ok i just sat here and read ever single comment (sad i’ll admit)
but i mean seriously, everyone i sbasically askin the same questions:
Am i doing it right?
Should i be doing it?
Am i addicted to it?
etc…

and pesonally i think if it makes u feel good then ur doin it right, if it doesnt, try something u’v never done before, u may surprise urself.
YES, i think every1 should do it! it is one of the few ways u can put ur stress levels down with out hurtin ur body
and if ur addicted to it, who cares? as long as u dont do it in public and can comcentrate for the most part then ur no different from half the people out there.

for those guys out there who put there fingers up there ass, if thats what does it for you, i say go for it
its not u who decides what ur body likes and dislikes, its already decided that before u even thought about whether its disgusting or not.

btw i’m 16, i’m a girl, and i masturbate, i sometimes fantasis i sometimes let my mind go blank and focus all my attension to the one spot of complete pleasure,

there is no right or wrong, there is no much or to little, just do what ever comes naturally, and dont feel insecure its a wonderful experience which should be enjoyed!

sorry went on a slight rant, but i feel i’v made my point!!
x

me / May 8th, 2009, 3:03 am / #

Masturbation is just a gateway to lust. You can’t have masturbation without lust, and that is why it is a sin.

even if you could do it without lusting, it’s still a sin. It’s just a selfish attempt at personal pleasure. That’s right it’s selfish. Either outside of marriage or in marriage, it’s still sinful. If you are stimulatng your sexual organs for sake of personal gain and not for making babies, then it is just a waste of God’s gift.

I may not be the best christian, but I still follow my beliefs to the end. I used to have trouble with an addiction to masturbation, but I have always known it was wrong. Recently I have decided to quit, and hopefully I can stick to it. Pray for me guys.

By the way, I’m male and 14

SCREWUGUYS / June 7th, 2009, 6:39 am / #

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