Masturbation
Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm.[1][2][3] The stimulation may involve hands, fingers, everyday objects, sex toys such as vibrators, or combinations of these.[1][2] Mutual masturbation is masturbation with a sexual partner,[3][4] and may include manual stimulation of a partner's genitals (fingering or a handjob),[4] or be used as a form of non-penetrative sex.[5]
Masturbation is frequent in both sexes and at any age. Various medical and psychological benefits have been attributed to a healthy attitude toward sexual activity in general and to masturbation in particular. No causal relationship is known between masturbation and any form of mental or physical disorder.[6] In the Western world, masturbation in private or with a partner is generally considered a normal and healthy part of sexual enjoyment.
Male masturbation
The manner of male masturbation tends to be controlled by the circumcision status of the individual.
How one does it depends on whether one has an internally lubricated movable foreskin that glides up and down the shaft or whether one has been circumcised.
Intact penis
The movable, internally-lubricated, nerve-laden erogenous foreskin and its gliding action is an important aid to masturbation.
Circumcised penis
Circumcision was introduced in Victorian times to unforeskin the penis, tighten the skin to make it immovable, and make it impossible to masturbate. It failed to stop masturbation but it made it harder to do and less enjoyable. Circumcised males found that they could still do it if they used lubrication to overcome the handicap of being circumcised. Most, but not all, circumcised males need lubrication to avoid friction irritation.
Substances with harsh or irritant chemicals should not be used for lubrication.
One may use various personal lubricants that are sold for sexual lubrication or one may use such substances as baby oil, coconut oil, other vegetables oils, and saliva. Saliva dries rapidly so it must be replenished frequently, but it is always available.
External links
Lubrication
, jackinworld. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
References
- ↑ a b Robinson, Jennifer (4 March 2010).
Masturbation – Is Masturbation Normal or Harmful? Who Masturbates? Why Do People Masturbate?
, WebMD. Retrieved 17 August 2011. - ↑ a b
Lehmiller, J.J. (2017): The Psychology of Human Sexuality. John Wiley & Sons. P. 402. ISBN 978-1119164708.
Quote:Masturbation refers to all solo forms of self-stimulation focusing on the genitals. Masturbation practices vary widely depending upon the individual's body and personal preferences. For instance, masturbation among women may involve manipulation of the clitoris and labia, stimulation of the breasts, or vaginal penetration with a sex toy. [...] Among men, masturbation most frequently involves using one or both hands to stimulate the penis. Of course, men sometimes utilize sex toys too (e.g., masturbation sleeves, butt-plugs, etc.).
- ↑ a b Nadal, K.L. (2017): The SAGE Encyclopedia of Psychology and Gender. SAGE. P. 1123. ISBN 978-1483384276.
Quote:Masturbation is the act of touching or otherwise stimulating one's own body, particularly one's genitals, for the purpose of sexual pleasure and/or orgasm. The term is most commonly used to describe solitary masturbation, in which people provide themselves with sexual stimulation while they are physically alone. Mutual masturbation is when two or more people manually stimulate their own body or each other's bodies.
- ↑ a b Bruess, C.E., Schroeder, E. (2013): Sexuality Education Theory And Practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. P. 151. ISBN 978-1449649289.
- ↑ Upton, D. (2014): Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Health Promotion. Routledge. P. 52. ISBN 978-1317906179.
- ↑ Coleman, Eli (2012): Masturbation as a Means of Achieving Sexual Health. Bockting, Walter O. & Coleman, Eli (eds.). New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. P. 7. ISBN 978-0-7890-2047-5.
Quote:Despite the scientific evidence indicating that masturbation is generally a normal variant of sexual expression and that it does not seem to have a causal relationship with sexual pathology, negative attitudes about masturbation persist and it remains stigmatized.
