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Females masturbate as much as males do. However, they tend to report it less than males due to the social stigma attached to it. Also it has been observed that females tend to reduce or discontinue masturbation once they get into meaningful sexual relationships.
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Masturbation per se does not cause any health hazards. It is not an unhealthy habit. However, it may be mentally unhealthy if it assumes obsessive proportions and the individual is unable to think of anything else. It may also have physical repercussions if the instrument used to masturbate is dirty or infected.
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Though the practice usually begins during adolescence, almost all adults practice it at some time or the other in their lives. Masturbation is nothing but a healthy way of releasing sexual energies.
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Sometimes masturbation is more satisfying than the sex act. This is because, during masturbation, an individual is in control of his own movements and can maximise the pleasure according to his or her needs. During sexual intercourse, the degree of satisfaction may, to some extent, lie with the partner.
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It's a common myth that people masturbate only if they have an unfulfilling sexual relationship with their partner. This myth has no basis. People also masturbate for self satisfaction, even when they have otherwise fully satisfying sexual relationships.
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The quantity and quality of semen does not have anything to do with masturbation. Ejaculating more through masturbation will not result in low sperm count as the body keeps on producing sperms.
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Contrary to this popular myth, masturbation is a safe sexual alternative for people who wish to avoid pregnancy and the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and infections.
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Another myth is that teenagers will lose the ability to have children if they masturbate more. This myth has no scientific basis. In fact, teenagers tend to masturbate more often than adults as their hormone levels are at the highest point.
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Masturbation does not determine a person's sexual orientation. Touching your own body does not mean that you would like to touch others body parts.
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It is a common myth regarding masturbation that the act makes a person less responsive to stimulation by a partner, which is not true. It is healthy and a good way to learn about your body and sexual responsiveness. Masturbation helps men to know their ejaculation point.
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Masturbation is a part of normal sexual development of a child. So, it has nothing to do with the sexual content shown on television or elsewhere.
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Masturbation has nothing to with the loss of sensory organs functionality. It does not lead to any ill-effect on one's health and if done in moderation, it is a safe sexual activity.
