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Masturbation: Sex Dictionary

Developed by the Staff at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia

Masturbation is the act of self-pleasuring.

Masturbatory Variety Although commonly defined as touching the genitals until orgasm occurs, masturbation can take on many different forms for each individual. For some, masturbation is more focused upon self-pleasure than working to experiencing orgasm. For others, pleasure may be garnered from more than just genital touch. In addition to touch, some may incorporate sex toys or other accessories into their masturbation play. Preferences for how one masturbates may also change throughout the life cycle, or may vary from event to event. Every person practices and experiences masturbation differently, and it is a matter of personal exploration to discover what masturbatory techniques are most suitable.

Possible Benefits of Masturbation The numerous benefits of masturbation are listed below.

  • Pleasure
  • Orgasm
  • Increased Genital Tissue Health
  • Stress Relief
  • Aid With Sleeping
  • Increased knowledge of one’s body
  • Increased knowledge of one’s sexual response
  • Control and agency over pleasure and/or orgasms
  • No risk of STIs or pregnancy
  • Something to do for oneself
  • Sexual Gratification
  • Sexual gratification when a partner isn’t available
  • A distraction-free or distraction-reduced way to experience pleasure
  • A low-stress way to explore new forms of pleasure and/or touch

Masturbation in Relationships Understanding how one feels about masturbation within the context of a relationship is a matter of personal exploration. However, as it is impossible for two partners to always be sexually engaged at the same time, masturbation can be a part of a healthy sexual relationship. It can allow for individuals to experience sexual gratification when they need to, and also allows for a different experience of orgasm than the partnered experience provides. As it also allows for further exploration of the body, masturbation can be a way for each partner to stay in touch with what their bodies’ like, want, and need.

Masturbation Warning Signs Generally, there is no such thing as too little or too much masturbation. There is also no such thing as the “right” way to masturbate. Every individual will have their own unique frequency of masturbatory acts, and will masturbate in a way fitting to their desires. However, if the following is experienced in regard to masturbation, it may be time to seek the help of a sex-positive counselor or therapist:

  • If you always masturbate using sexual fantasy (this includes reliving in your head wonderful sexual experiences with your current sexual partner, past lovers, pornography etc.)
  • If you find yourself fixated upon masturbating, obsessing over masturbating, or missing out on everyday activities (i.e. work, school, social activities, etc) to masturbate.
  • If you find yourself being coerced into masturbating when you don’t want to.
  • If you find yourself coercing others to masturbate.
  • If you find yourself feeling angry, annoyed, frustrated, or upset that your partner refuses to masturbate, or that your partner simply doesn't want to masturbate more than once or twice a year.
  • If you find yourself feeling angry, annoyed, frustrated, or upset that you have to masturbate because your partner is turning you down for sex.
  • If you enjoy masturbation, but have guilt-related feelings after engaging in the practice.
  • If you find that you are masturbating to the point of pain.

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Related Tips

If you believe you might have a sex addiction (including an addiction to masturbation)

To understand more about masturbating with a partner, see Mutual Masturbation.

For more information on touching a partner’s genitals, see Manual Stimulation

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Turning yourself on TYO

Reclaiming your sexuality RM

Increasing your pleasure: exploring and becoming familiar with your vulvaPV

Mindful sex: a guide to becoming sexually presentMindfulSEX

Getting more out of sexMS

Masturbation and pregnancyMP

Masturbation at workMW

Safer Sex SS

Communication Skills CS

Sexual Communication SCS

Sexual Techniques SS

Sexuality Concerns

  • Alternative lifestyles AL
  • Erection difficulties ED
  • Infertility / Fertility problems FP
  • Impotence IMP
  • Orgasm Difficulties Org
  • Painful intercourse / Dyspareunia DYS
  • Painful vaginal spasms PVS
  • Pregnancy Problems P
  • Premature ejaculation PE
  • Sexual addictions SA
  • Low sex drive LSD
  • Sexual Orientation Confusion SOC
  • Sexual Inexperience SI
  • Sexually transmitted Infections (eg. herpes) STI
  • Sexual Health Concerns of Children C
  • Sexual Health Concerns of Senior Citizens SC

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  • Sexual Aversion SA
  • Sexual Boredom SB
  • Negative Body Image NBI
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  • Depression D
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cheating Spouse / Infidelity CS
  • Medical Problems MP
  • Rape or Sexual Abuse RSA
  • Relationship & Marital Problems RMP
  • Infidelity / Affairs (AI)
  • Communication Problems CP

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