why do people MASTURBATE?
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Masturbation is natural for humans sexual growth and satisfaction.  \n   \n   Many religions may disapprove of this practice, but I would say that many health experts would state that's its perfectly normal for developing children and completely acceptable for adults.
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Masturbation is great! I do it more then 3 times a day and I love it...Its your choice how often you do it or how you do it, it helps relieve stress if u do it right
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Masturbation - \n\nIt is not a sin. it is one way of enjoying sex by oneself with out going to any other person of the opposite gender.  God will not mind if you Masturbate as he is now aware of what is masturbation and your will be doing it in the bathroom or in a separate room with doors closed. \n\nIt will not hurt anyone as you are not going to  beat anyone with your action. Secondly you are not going to do it in front of others. So why worry. i find your worry is baseless and there is nothing harm to do it.  \n\nNow you should know something about Mastubation. What is it?Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, usually to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another (see mutual masturbation). It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation. There are also masturbation machines used to simulate intercourse. Masturbation and sexual intercourse are the two most common sexual practices, but they are not mutually exclusive (for example, many people find the sight of their partner masturbating highly erotic). Some people are able to achieve orgasm only through masturbation and not sexual intercourse.\n\n[edit] Benefits\nIt is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth (Hurlbert & Whittaker, 1991). Masturbation can also be particularly useful in relationships where one partner wants more sex than the other — in which case masturbation provides a balancing effect and thus a more harmonious relationship.\n\nOn July 16, 2003, an Australian research team led by Graham Giles of The Cancer Council published a medical study [2] which concluded that frequent masturbation by males may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. The study also indicated that this would be more helpful than ejaculation through sexual intercourse because intercourse can transmit diseases that may increase the risk of cancer instead.\n\nMasturbation is also seen as a sexual technique that protects individuals from the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Support for such a view, and for making it part of the American sex education curriculum led to the dismissal of US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders during the Clinton administration.\n\nSome people actually consider masturbation as a cardiovascular workout. And while doctors have no proof of this actually being true, those suffering from cardiovascular disorders (particularly those recovering from myocardial infarction, or heart attacks) should resume physical activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) gradually and with the frequency and rigor in which their physical status will allow. Some doctors will advise those recovering from heart attacks to resume sexual activity (solitary or with a partner) when one is able to climb two flights of stairs without experiencing shortness of breath or chest pain-.
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Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, most often to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another (see mutual masturbation), but the term commonly refers to such activities performed alone. It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism, which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation. There are also masturbation machines used to simulate intercourse. Masturbation and sexual intercourse are the two most common sexual practices, but they are not mutually exclusive (for example, many people find the sight of their partner masturbating highly erotic). Some people are able to achieve orgasm only through masturbation and not sexual intercourse. In the animal kingdom, masturbation has been observed in many mammalian species, both in the wild and in captivity.
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Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, most often to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another (see mutual masturbation), but commonly refers to such activities performed alone. It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism, which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation.
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Someone once said, 90% of the population masturbate, and the other 10% are lying.\n\nIt's free and makes you feel good.....
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Sigh.  I guess I'll try to answer this the best I can so you don't get some horrible other answer.  Masturbation is the touching of one's own genitals for pleasure, often (but not always) to sexual climax (orgasm).  Men generally do it by rhythmically moving a hand up and down on the penis; women by doing a similar rhythmic motion with the fingertips on the clitoris.\n\nMy recommendation for learning what it is: give it a try!
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You probably feel ashamed because of how you were raised.  I believe that single people should masturbate to their hearts content as long as they are not doing it in public. Now I guess I am a hypocrite because I feel that while you are married you should only masturbate with your partners permission. I know this sounds weird but I think that is something two people who are in a commited relationship should discuss.
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Definitely none of your business.\n\nMasturbation is a normal human activity.  Probably every one of your friends masturbates at some time or other.  It's none of your business, and it is none of your business what fantasies your friends have while masturbating, or what devices they might use, or what images they might look at.\n\nMasturbation is just a private matter, that's all there is to it.
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Why do people do stuff like that?
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No, and I don't understand why people keep asking this quesion.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with masturbating and it can be good for you, especially if you aren't getting lucky.
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Some people with OCD or impulse control disorders do it.  Its a compulsive behavior.  Kind of like trichotillomania.
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• Masturbation  helps relieve stress. It also causes your body to release endorphins (pleasure hormones) which make you more chilled-out.
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There could be several different reasons.  First you need to truly believe and recognize that masturbation is normal and okay.  Every man in the world has done, is doing it, or will do it.  Second, religions preach against it but masterbation is not mentioned in the old or new testament.  Three, it is a safe and private way for a man to control his sexual urges.  Masturbation is safe, convenient, private, and personal.  Just keep it that way.  Fourth, after you masturbate and ejaculate there is a release of endorfines in the body that give the male a feeling of relaxation and euphoria.  (sex feels really good)  This euphoria can give rise to a feeling of guilt.  So masturbate with no feeling of guilt, keep it private.  When you get a partner you will naturally masturbate less or even give it up.   As you live life you may find a need to masturbate again (ex. loss of your sex partner) and if you do it is no big deal.
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Well some doctors say that if you masturbate then you lower your chances of testicular cancer, which is awesome, so I guess you could assume that since porn makes people wank it then it is definitely good for you.
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Because they find it erotic.
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It is perfectly natural to masturbate. Even monkeys do it. You will drive yourself crazy if you have to stop. Why do so many people want to deny themselves simple pleasures? \n\nAnd as for the advice about getting married just to relieve sexual tension... what a TERRIBLE reason to marry somebody!