Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the sex organs, most often to the point of orgasm, which is can be performed manually, by other types of physical contact except sexual intercourse, using of objects or tools or maybe combination of these methods. Statistics have shown that masturbation is practiced among men and women too.

What are the good points of masturbating? Some may say that, masturbation allows a healthy way to express and explore one's sexuality and to release sexual tension and desire without the risks of having sexual transmitted diseases by sexual intercourse. On the other hand, it might reduce the rate of rape cases too as it might reduce the sexual urges among men. Besides, masturbation in males can help to flush out old sperms with low motility from the male's testis. So, more fresh sperms are contained in the next ejaculation, thus higher chances of achieving conception during intercourse.

However, if masturbation becomes a habitual activity and the person is driven to do it at certain times each day, it might encourage masturbation to be taken place even in public places. Wouldn’t it be disgusting if someone masturbates in front of you when you walked pass him or her? More over, masturbation for men is also known to drain the calcium in our body causing pains in the bones and fatigue in the legs. To some religion, masturbating is a sin as we are regarded as “throwing our seeds” Most religious groups have condemned masturbation too, claiming that it inhibits self-control and it constitutes a grave moral disorder.

So ladies and guys, what do you think about masturbation? Is it appropriate to masturbate? Is it acceptable? Please do convey your views.

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But I suppose if you don't think about sex while doing it then you're fine.

what would someone think about then? lol.

I was reading a Hope Book that I got at a Christian festival and it said that masturbation was fine, but the thoughts we have while doing it are evil. Since you probably think about someone in a sexy way you're lusting for them and the Bible says to stay away from lust since it is a sin. But I suppose if you don't think about sex while doing it then you're fine.

lol, this is kind of about masturbation, but mainly it's just silly.

Some right-wingers are now saying that all pornography is 'gay pornography.' This is because when a person watches it they turn their pleasures on to themselves, so it gets them used to doing things to the same sex... which in turn makes them homosexuals.

hmp.

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I believe that the pertinent passage is Genesis 38:8 or thereabouts, which lays out the story of Onan.

Hmm, yeah. I'd probably say that that shouldn't apply to today's world or how we define masturbation, as he did this so that he wouldn't have to produce offspring that was for his brother, and that's why it was "wicked in the Lord's sight," not because of what he did, but why he did it.

So if that's the only reference to masturbation from the Bible, then I'd say that it's fine to do.

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I'm curious as to know what the Bible says about it, if anything?

I believe that the pertinent passage is Genesis 38:8 or thereabouts, which lays out the story of Onan. It's actually more complex than masturbation, because it ties into marriage laws of the time which are absurdly complex. But when most Christians look for material to back up the proposiiton that you shouldn't masturbate, this is the source. I think.

I personally don't see what's wrong with masturbating (as long as it's in private), but this isn't the first time I've heard people talking about it being recognized as a sin, and I'm curious as to know what the Bible says about it, if anything?

I heard about the side effects of this phenomenon. I think they can be true but to be completely sure about it you'd better ask a doctor.

By the way you can do it here

Yes, it is absolutely acceptable. We live in a society where we allow religion and gov't to dictate how we live both in private and in public. Neither groups should have any influence on the choices we make for ourselves. Nocturnal emission is natures way of purging "old seed", masturbation is manual purging. doesnt matter which method u use. It is natural an is a choice for yourself. a catholic priest in a confessional booth answered a question for me when i was a teen. I asked him if it was wrong to masturbate...he said "Son, if it were wrong, God would not have made your arms long enough" we laughed together. That was the only positive experience with the catholic church. thanks guys, great site!

Is this relevant to life? How many times do you see ppl jacking off in public? How many cases of death by masturbation have you heard of?

I don't think men masturbating will reduce the rate of rape because men don't rape just because their horny, they do it because they have power issues.

soooo yeah masturbate on!

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Originally posted by winie561:

i agree wit sweetiepie20 its normal for males nd y did u bring this up anyways

"Its normal for males"?! What females who maturbate are some sort of social freak show? It is prefectly normal for BOTH men and women to masturbate. In fact it is healthy. Masturbation (to point of orgasim) has been proven to: relieve migranes, cramps, strengthen the uterus for childbirth, help to prevent prostate cancer and other prostate disease, and much more.

I think masturbation is great. Its a great gift that we have been given, and although some may laugh at that, its something i strongly believe in. Its very healthy to masturbate, and can be a social activity. I think i speak for most everybody when i say that finding somebody masturbating in a very public place, such as a mall or town is not good. But hey, they want to do it - and im all about freedom of choice. If you want to have a wank in the park, hey, im not stoppin' ya'. Some women dissaprove of masturbating themselves, which again is their choice. I think men, women, of any age should be aloud to do what they choose.

Masturbation is perfectly fine & healthy as long as it doesn't control the lives of those doing it. I like to hope that most have more self control than that but hey, you never know. I think that men & women alike should, regardless of religion, masturbate at least twice a week to relieve the body of built up sex hormones that until released can caused discomfort & other health problems. They say that 1 in 6 men gets prostate cancer, possibly due to semen build up. I say 1 in 6 men doesn't masturbate enough. Come on people! Do it with yourself for your health!

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Originally posted by sweetiepie20:
I think that ruhamah... never mind. i'll keep that opinion to myself...


Anyway. Masturbation is perfectly natural. I agree with most people on this thread...
Yeah...

i agree wit sweetiepie20 its normal for males nd y did u bring this up anyways

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who wants to touch their sexual organs

Anyone who already has. I always thought it was part of growing up. It's natural to experiment with yourself, although I suppose everyone has their limits. But considering the pleasure that can be derived through stimulation of your genitals, I do find it odd that people really find it that disgusting.

I think that ruhamah... never mind. i'll keep that opinion to myself...


Anyway. Masturbation is perfectly natural. I agree with most people on this thread...
Yeah...

To amend what Cuervo said:

Please tell me that your age consists of one digit...

well.....why would you think i was being sarcastic? Do you have a different opinion?

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Originally posted by ruhamah:
to me maturbation is disgusting.....who wants to touch their sexual organs....yuck!

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Originally posted by ruhamah:
to me maturbation is disgusting.....who wants to touch their sexual organs....yuck!

Please tell me that was sarcasm......

to me maturbation is disgusting.....who wants to touch their sexual organs....yuck!