Harm, benefit or uselessness: debunking 6 myths about masturbation
Susan Kelogpad, Ph. D., president of the Pennsylvania Center for Women”s Sexology, characterizes masturbation as a natural physical function, as natural as breathing and hygiene. However, this sexual behavior is still surrounded by stories and misinformation.
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Myth 1: People in relationships don”t masturbate. Justin Marie Shuey, Ph. D., a board-certified sex therapist in Philadelphia, states that
Myth 2: Excessive masturbation can lead to erectile dysfunction. Impotence is not a consequence of masturbation. However, sometimes you can become accustomed to certain types of sensations, making it difficult to experience orgasm with a partner.
Myth 3: Masturbation is not a normal part of sexual development. A study published in the American medical journal Jama Pediatrics, which involved more than 800 teenagers aged 14-17 years, found that 74% of boys and more than 48% of girls masturbated regularly. It”s a great and completely safe way to satisfy teens” sexual needs,” says Dr. Shuey.
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Myth 5: You can get used to masturbation and start doing it too often. Dr. Susan Spud says that the cause of physical and emotional dependence on masturbation is a psychological disorder when it is impossible to think about anything else. Psychological problems rarely lead to persistent and excessive masturbation. Most often this is a temporary phenomenon that helps people cope with stress.
Myth 6: People only masturbate when they are alone. Some couples prefer to do it together, they enjoy watching each other, and mutual masturbation is a great way to have safer sex.
