Masturbation's Good For You

[Sgt_Gath]

Well, I don't really think that because people read an article, that they are suddenly going to become masturbation fiends. I don't think it changes anything. People are still going to do what they are going to do with their bodies. I think only people who have some kind of issue would really have to worry much about this type of thing.

Eh. I think you'd be surprised.

Most people masturbate anyway. However, if you tell them that it's not only nothing to be ashamed of, but something good for them, well... Let's just say that a lot of people are going to take that advice the wrong way.

Think about how people react to diet pills that promise that they "won't have to exercise." lol

The long and short of the matter is that people are stupid. It's also quite easy to get addicted to something that feels good and you like doing anyway.

 

[ChrisL]

Well, I don't really think that because people read an article, that they are suddenly going to become masturbation fiends. I don't think it changes anything. People are still going to do what they are going to do with their bodies. I think only people who have some kind of issue would really have to worry much about this type of thing.

Eh. I think you'd be surprised.

Most people masturbate anyway. However, if you tell them that it's not only nothing to be ashamed of, but something good for them, well... Let's just say that a lot of people are going to take that advice the wrong way.

Think about how people react to diet pills that promise that they "won't have to exercise." lol

The long and short of the matter is that people are stupid. It's also quite easy to get addicted to something that feels good and you like doing anyway.

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

 

[Moonglow]

I understand what you're saying, but like you said, that probably would only happen with people who are taking things to extremes. There are a lot of weird sexual things that people might do to themselves. Lol! You never know. I'm highly doubtful that just using your hand could cause such issues on a normal basis.

Well, sure. My only thing is that attitudes like that in the OP encourage people to basically go hog wild and toss caution to the wind.

The simple fact of the matter is that it really isn't a great idea to do that. It can cause problems, especially when you're dealing with personality types that might be prone to more addictive behaviors anyway.

Some people can eat fast food three to five days a week and be just fine. A lot of others get morbidly obese.

It's basically the same thing with sex. There definitely is a point where you can get "too much of a good thing."

An addiction? For many males it is called a sex drive and levels of activity relate to levels of testosterone and the absorption rate ...
Falling in love reduces testosterone, while not being in love elevates testosterone levels...making males more aggressive, producing more sperm and driving men to seek out Bond Activity Maintenance, or a quickie...Masturbation helps keep men from creating more children than the need or they can afford..

 

[Sgt_Gath]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

 

[ChrisL]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

 

[Moonglow]

Dr. Ruth said many years ago, that masturbation is not bad for you unless you're having pain from the act..

Or ED. Again, it can and does happen.

It's started happening a lot more since the rise of internet pornography.

Hell in the 1970's I had an 8mm projector and bought porn films from California...but yes there is more porn since the price is soo cheap..If you know where to look...You're a sucker(in a none sexual manner) if you pay for porn..

 

[Moonglow]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

Helps to keep a baby out of the oven...

 

[Sgt_Gath]

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

Frankly, that's kind of the issue in the first place. It's a lot easier to get "addicted to sex" these days than it ever was in the past.

Like I said, I wouldn't say it's a problem most people have to deal with, anymore than most people have to deal with alcohol abuse or drug addiction. However, it is common enough that most people should at least be aware of it, and the risks it poses.

 

[ChrisL]

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

Frankly, that's kind of the issue in the first place. It's a lot easier to get "addicted to sex" these days than it ever was in the past.

Like I said, I wouldn't say it's a problem most people have to deal with, anymore than most people have to deal with alcohol abuse or drug addiction. However, it is common enough that most people should at least be aware of it, and the risks it poses.

You have a point, but still, I don't think that reading an article is going to change a person's sexual proclivities. Perhaps watching too much pornography might. As they say, everything in moderation!

 

[ChrisL]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

Helps to keep a baby out of the oven...

That's true, but I think there are other health benefits as well. I think that having an orgasm is good for your pelvic floor and other internal structures, like a form of exercise for them. I also think that it's good for stress relief and for relaxation. It can also help you sleep! It's probably better than a sleeping pill!

 

[Moonglow]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

Hmmm. How common is "common enough" though? It is probably people who suffer from sex addiction or something who would be doing this to excess. Not to mention, MOST people don't have time to sit around, watching pornography and masturbating all day!

Helps to keep a baby out of the oven...

That's true, but I think there are other health benefits as well. I think that having an orgasm is good for your pelvic floor and other internal structures, like a form of exercise for them. I also think that it's good for stress relief and for relaxation. It can also help you sleep! It's probably better than a sleeping pill!

Yes, "the little death" can be used also (for men) to see if their is adequate blood flow and oxygen in circulation, a lack of causes erectile dysflunktion..(sp)(on purpose)

 

[koshergrl]

Good grief, you guys appear to devote all your waking hours to thinking about masturbation. Which is pretty much what I expect from progressives.

Get a fucking life.

 

[Moonglow]

Good grief, you guys appear to devote all your waking hours to thinking about masturbation. Which is pretty much what I expect from progressives.

Get a fucking life.

You still wear glasses from when the nuns at the Catholic school/church told you to stop masturbating or you would go blind? And you only did it until you needed glasses?

 

[ChrisL]

Good grief, you guys appear to devote all your waking hours to thinking about masturbation. Which is pretty much what I expect from progressives.

Get a fucking life.

Simple solution. If talking about masturbation offends you, stop reading about it. Lol! I think it's an interesting topic personally.

 

[Moonglow]

Good grief, you guys appear to devote all your waking hours to thinking about masturbation. Which is pretty much what I expect from progressives.

Get a fucking life.

Simple solution. If talking about masturbation offends you, stop reading about it. Lol! I think it's an interesting topic personally.

She said to get a fucking life, so any port inna storm...

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Well, I don't really think that because people read an article, that they are suddenly going to become masturbation fiends. I don't think it changes anything. People are still going to do what they are going to do with their bodies. I think only people who have some kind of issue would really have to worry much about this type of thing.

Eh. I think you'd be surprised.

Most people masturbate anyway. However, if you tell them that it's not only nothing to be ashamed of, but something good for them, well... Let's just say that a lot of people are going to take that advice the wrong way.

Think about how people react to diet pills that promise that they "won't have to exercise." lol

The long and short of the matter is that people are stupid. It's also quite easy to get addicted to something that feels good and you like doing anyway.

Can become psychologically addicted to anything, even a glass of water. But if you become addicted to masturbating, compared to other addictions you could do a lot worse.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

I think that, at times, you tend to make more out of things than should be made, that this is not a big deal, and that most people do not have "masturbation" problems, or at least not like what you're talking about. If anything, I think more people probably feel a sense of guilt and shame about it because those are the things that are drilled into their heads. Actually, it's quite natural to masturbate and there are some very healthy aspects to it as well. Just my opinion.

I don't doubt that there are some benefits to masturbation. We wouldn't have the instinctual urge to do it otherwise.

However, there is certainly a growing problem with over-masturbation in our society.

ED linked with pornography was basically unheard of just a couple of decades ago. Now, it's common enough that even Hollywood's started to notice (watch the movie Don Jon, for instance).

It's not a huge problem per se. However, it does exist.

There is no scientific link between ED and porn. Presumedly if you regularly enjoy porn you have no ED difficulties. My opinion of ED issues are it's mostly from a lack of use, too much stress, and/or once involved or married how people let themselves go physically.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Good grief, you guys appear to devote all your waking hours to thinking about masturbation. Which is pretty much what I expect from progressives.

Get a fucking life.

If that were to any degree true, I dare say we wouldn't be on this site. We'd be on some porn one instead induldging.

You're incredibly insecure about sex, like so many. And it more than any masturbation or sexual expression is what's causing social problems.

When sexuality is suppressed by a society, violence increases. When sex is accepted more, violence goes down.
Article Body Pleasure and the Origins of Violence

My impression of people, especially women, who rail against sex is they're probably the ones who have difficulties reaching orgasm. It's difficult to imagine anyone who knows how wonderful it is to be able to gratify themselves having an issue with it. Whereas it's very easy to understand someone with so much guilt about it having to constantly rail against it to reinforce the mental blocks that have formed in their minds about it.

 

[koshergrl]

Do you honestly expect me to believe there aren't many, MANY people who can manage to be on porn sites while they're on this site?

Give me a break.

Sexuality isn't suppressed by our society. Far, far from it. And I don't rail against sex. I do, however, object to the eternal, 24/7 sexualization of every topic, every person, every aspect of every conversation. I don't think a days-long conversation between grown men regarding the ins and outs of masturbation and how *good* it is for you is an indication of anybody's superior sexual health. I think it's an indication of just the opposite.

 

[koshergrl]

And when I look at the major players in that discussion, I know I'm right.