Masturbation.
Most people do it — yet so many people worry about doing it! That's
because there are a lot of myths out there that masturbation is dirty,
dangerous, or something to be embarrassed about doing. But the truth is, people of all ages masturbate. Guys masturbate, and girls do it, too. Single people and people in relationships do it. Some people masturbate a few times a day, some do it a few times a year, and some don’t do it at all. Here are some common myths and facts about masturbation.
The myth is that too much masturbation will make you blind, crazy, or stupid, damage your sex organs, or stunt your growth. Some people masturbate every day — or even more than once a day. That's fine. So is there such a thing as "too much" masturbation? According to the experts (the American Psychiatric Association), it's only when masturbation gets in the way of daily activities — like going to school or work, or meeting friends — that it would be considered "too much." And not many people have that problem.
Also, some people worry that masturbating frequently will affect a girl's ability to get pregnant or a guy's ability to produce sperm. It doesn't.
Some people masturbate daily or more than once a day, some people masturbate once in a while, and some people never masturbate
Do girls masturbating ?
The myth is that
girls don’t masturbate. Some people think that it's OK for guys to
masturbate or have other kinds of sex, but that girls shouldn't.
Unfortunately, our society is often more comfortable with men expressing
their sexuality than with women, so many girls are taught not to
masturbate — or not to admit to doing it. But the truth is, girls and
women do masturbate, and there's no reason why they shouldn't. In fact,
one study showed that women who masturbate have higher self-esteem than
those who don't.
Is there such a thing as too much masturbation?
The myth is that
too much masturbation will make you blind, crazy, or stupid, damage your
sex organs, or stunt your growth. Some people masturbate every day —
or even more than once a day. That's fine. So is there such a thing as
"too much" masturbation? According to the experts (the American
Psychiatric Association), it's only when masturbation gets in the way of
daily activities — like going to school or work, or meeting friends —
that it would be considered "too much." And not many people have that
problem.
Also, some people worry that masturbating frequently will affect a girl's ability to get pregnant or a guy's ability to produce sperm. It doesn't.
Some people masturbate daily or more than once a day, some people masturbate once in a while, and some people never masturbate.
Also, some people worry that masturbating frequently will affect a girl's ability to get pregnant or a guy's ability to produce sperm. It doesn't.
Some people masturbate daily or more than once a day, some people masturbate once in a while, and some people never masturbate.
Does masturbating make other kinds of sex not feel as good?
The myth is that
masturbation ruins how other kinds of sex feel. This is not true. The
truth is that masturbation can help other kinds of sex feel better, not
worse. It’s about discovering what kinds of touching and sensations work
for you, and it's a way to learn to have orgasms. Most people who reach
orgasm with a partner have also experienced an orgasm from
masturbation.
Do people masturbate together?
The myth is that
couples don’t masturbate together — they always have other kinds of
sex. The truth is that many couples enjoy watching each other
masturbate. Many like to masturbate themselves to orgasm after other
kinds of sex. “Mutual masturbation” is also a great way to have safer
sex and to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Can masturbation cause pregnancy?
It's not possible
to get pregnant from masturbating, unless semen is spilled on a woman’s
vulva. Pregnancy can happen when a guy's sperm gets in the vagina or on
the vulva. In order for a pregnancy to occur, sperm needs to get inside
a vagina. When you masturbate alone, that can’t happen. When a guy
masturbates with a woman, he needs to be careful that his semen doesn’t
touch her vulva.
