Masturbation

Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, most often to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another (see mutual masturbation), but commonly refers to such activities performed alone. It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism, which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation. There are also masturbation machines used to simulate intercourse. Masturbation and sexual intercourse are the two most common sexual practices, but they are not mutually-exclusive (for example many people find the sight of their partner masturbating highly erotic). Some people are able to achieve orgasm only by masturbation and not by sexual intercourse. In the animal kingdom, masturbation has been observed in many mammalian species, both in the wild and in captivity.

External links

General

• Masturbating may protect against prostate cancer, New Scientist, July 16, 2003.
• Masturbation Guide Masturbation articles by sexologists
• Masturbation FAQ alt.sex.masturbation faq
• SoloTouch Stories pertaining to masturbational encounters
• Masturbation stories from readers
• SexHealth.org A Brief History of Masturbation

Female

• Clitical - Female Masturbation
• Female Masturbation Female Masturbation Secrets
• The-Clitoris.com About females only

Male

• JackinWorld Male Masturbation Website
• Club Stroke Male Masturbation Community (Forums, Chat, Photos and Stories)
• Advanced Male Masturbation Techniques Illustrations and written descriptions.

History

• The World's Largest Collection of Masturbation Synonyms
• Nineteenth century cartoon showing deadly consequences of masturbation
• History of Masturbation
• What exactly was the sin of Onan? (from The Straight Dope)
• Massachussetts General Laws Chapter 272: Section 16. ( "Open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior" )
• US Patents for anti-masturbation devices: 14739, 22796, 32842, 33163, 36314, 37116, 104117, 177971, 232858, 396212, 397106, 494436, 494437, 587994, 622333, 641979, 678943, 723259, 742814, 745264, 789286, 798611, 807160, 826377, 852638, 875845, 879534, 934240, 995600, 997067, 1136396, 1215028, 1243629, 1266393, 1865280, 4164217

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