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Masturbation a natural and normal part of healthy sexual development. Eileen McFall

Masturbation has long been a sensitive topic for many Americans. While sex experts consider it basic to sexual development, for many people, masturbation represents a source of guilt and shame. Only in recent years have the positive emotional and physical health benefits of masturbation gained

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Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one’s own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation may involve hands, fingers, everyday objects, sex toys such as vibrators, or combinations of these.

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Female masturbation has a stigma, even though it has real health benefits and is gaining visibility on shows like Broad City and Insecure. Here’s why

It’s normal to masturbate (touch yourself for sexual pleasure) whether you’re sexually active or not. Masturbation has health benefits like reducing stress

Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity that has many benefits for your physical and mental health. There are limited studies on the benefits of masturbation, but studies on sexual intercourse and anecdotal reports suggest that sexual stimulation, including stimulation through masturbation, may help you: