25 Weird & Wonderful Facts about Masturbation
Masturbation Month gives us the perfect opportunity to share some serious, strange and even funny trivia facts about masturbation. Feel free to add more in the comments below.
- The most damaging myth about masturbation is that it's a sign something is wrong in your relationship. The fact is that most people masturbate. They masturbate if they're single, in a bad relationship, or in a great relationship. It has nothing to do with their partners or the quality of their sex life.
- People who masturbate report to have happier marriages (and lives!) than those who refuse to twirl the pearl.
- People who have sex regularly masturbate more often than those who don't. And married people are more likely to masturbate than people living alone. [National Health & Social Life Survey]
- Can you masturbate too much? The American Psychiatric Association says that unless masturbation is getting in the way of your everyday life (work, friendships, footy) there's no such thing as too much self love!
- Adult Match Maker's Under the Covers Sex Survey found that 50% of women admitted to masturbating daily and 45% weekly. [Adult Match Maker "Under the Covers" Survey 2014]
- Both men and women are more likely to experience their first orgasm through masturbation.
- The Kama Sutra, the ancient Indian Hindu sex manual from 400 BC, included masturbation techniques.
- Orgasms from masturbation can strengthen your immune system and for guys it's thought masturbation can help prevent prostate cancer. So, keep your hand in, it's good for your health!
- There are absolutely no health risks associated with masturbation (besides a little chafing).
- Masturbation has proven health benefits like stress management, secretion of endorphins & cardiovascular exercise.
- Watching their partner masturbate can be an amazing turn on for most guys.
- A study found that 40% of women prefer masturbation over actual sex.
- Over 75% of women surveyed in Adult Match Maker's Under the Covers Sex Survey said that they orgasm faster when they masturbate. [Adult Match Maker "Under the Covers" Survey 2014]
- Legend tells us it was the seductress Cleopatra who invented the first vibrator. Rather than being carved from wood or rock, it was a gourd hollowed out and filled with … wait for it … angry bees. There is even record of Julius Caesar giving Cleo an elaborately carved, gold inlaid penis "sculpture." Don't worry she had plenty of lube, in 350 BC people were using olive oil!
- A study found that 35% of respondents in a relationship still masturbate weekly compared to 60% who are single. [Durex Sexual Wellbeing Survey]
- Masturbation isn't only about sex, for many it's a routine way of relieving stress, clearing your head before work or going to sleep.
- The electric home vibrator was on the market 9 years before the electric vacuum cleaner and 10 years before the electric iron! At least they had their priorities right!
- The Japanese term for female masturbation is "shiko shiko manzuri" which translates to "ten thousands rubs".
- Contrary to myth (or perhaps wishful thinking) the penis is not lengthened by masturbation.
- One of the first vibrators was a steam-powered device called the "Manipulator”. Obviously not named by a man!
- Ancient Egyptians believed their God Amun masturbated and his seed created civilization.
- Human aren't the only ones to itch the ditch - monkeys, walruses and deer have all been documented pleasuring themselves. Scientists have even observed female apes using sticks for added pleasure.
- All orgasms are not created equally. It's a little known fact that the makeup of semen is different when you masturbate to when you have sex.
- Masturbating at night can help you sleep by lowering blood pressure and easing stress and tension. So if you’re having trouble sleeping, put those fingers to work!
- Based on the findings of our survey, 19,840 Aussies rubbed one out in the time it took you to read this article! [Adult Match Maker "Under the Covers" Survey 2014]
The only problem with masturbation is there's no one to cuddle with afterwards.
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Comments (28)
shellygurl1970
More than a month agoIsnt the old saying goes...99% masterbate and the other 1% are liar's?
Masterbating is fun,because it can be any fantasy you think of!!!
Heathpanty
More than a month agoI cried for two days the very first time I masturbated......
For not thinking of doing it sooner!!!!!!
24Senorita24
More than a month agoI masterbated for the first time when I was in primary school. Ive been doing it everyday since.
winterson
More than a month agoim doing it right now
allinmymind
More than a month agoHm that would be right lol
ballarat64
More than a month agoThere's nothing better than relaxing at home and masterbating while talking to the gorgeous people on this site, sex talk with other guys or girls is great, I have been masterbating since I was 14, and I find it a great way to relieve stress..
NoHarmInAsking
More than a month agoIn my opinion, anyone who claims that they don't masturbate is either a liar or is stupid ! :-)
1234ethan
More than a month agoI do it most days, I LOVE watching a woman do it (HOT). If I leave it for a few days it's far more intense. If I leave it for a week then I forget about it a bit and become more focused on work etc.
NSA1234
More than a month agoI find holding back from masturbating for a week or more really builds up a great deal of sexual tension and if you have a date arranged and your pretty sure there's going to be sex it makes for a very passionate and intense sexual experience and a great cum also...even if its a wank the orgasm is very intense and worth holding back a bit and teasing your self ; ) xxx
allinmymind
More than a month agoHm was fun reading that.
NoHarmInAsking
More than a month agoThe great thing about masturbation is that all you need is a dexterous hand, some good lube, and a good imagination, and you can be having fantastic head jobs, vaginal sex, anal sex,.......well whatever you like, and whenever you like, and for as long as you like, and yes, men can be multi orgasmic too. :-)
Of course it would be truely fantastic if I could find someone to share pleasure with rather than just using my imagination. That's why I'm on here, cum on girls, where are you ?
KFC69S
More than a month agoThe majority of the women on here are prick teasers and time wasters thats why we end up masterbating at least Mrs Palmer is a sure thing.
sexpot66
More than a month agoDaily! I just have to thanks to the messages I get on this site! :-) Thank you. xxx
webby1948
More than a month agonice comments on masturbation as for me i do most days and yes sometimes i try to vary the way i masturbate mainly like to webcam while masturbating lots of fun so happy wanking all
antons7
More than a month agoIt is common knowledge that men like to watch porn or pictures when wanking. Some research should be done why women can rely on their fantasy. What do they think about? Would a pheromone spray help? Gay men may smell their own 4skin on their fingers, but still watch porn... Even straight men like to have their prostate massaged. Fingers or butt plugs. All these points need some serious research and publicity. We really need rationality rather than taboos and guilt feelings!!! Anton
Lampart
More than a month agoThere is one big problem with masturbation. People tend to do it in always the same position. Once you get used to that position, its difficult to achieve orgasm in a different one. You should vary ways you do it all the time!
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More than a month agoI doubt your statements, maybe you could point me to the information from which you made them?
primalscreem
More than a month agoahhh.... self pollination :)
bbw4fun2015
More than a month agoI masturbate everyday whether I've had sex or not. I enjoy it. Makes me feel good and keeps the vital parts well tuned lol. And if you can't get yourself off how do you expect anyone else to be able to :)
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More than a month agoNice to know other women do as well. If mr is tired or at work i satisfy myself. Great stress relief especially good to relieve a headache. Watching/ reading porn of chatting on here also helps build the excitement.
charlie368
More than a month agoNothing like a nice slow toss and it is great for stress relief and you definitely sleep better, happy tossing
puffnbillies75
More than a month agoI wake in the early hours can't sleep having sexy dreams I get a drink cum in the kitchen becoming a habit.
phallux.
More than a month agoThe good thing with masturbation is there's no one who needs to be cuddled afterwards.
;-)
jbabie
More than a month agoAnother gr8 blog from AMM..masturbation is sumthing i cant live without.ive been at it since i was 12 and havent looked bk.infact i think its a gr8 way to stay stress free (sexually or life stress in general)..its an ev.day event at my house! (never miss it!..lol)
AMM.Events
More than a month agoGlad you enjoyed it :-)
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More than a month agoDitto !!
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More than a month agoagreed
serg685
More than a month agoNow I have 25 facts about masturbation and I only need one,,a good wank the rest?who cares if I feel good that is the only fact that I care about,,rest my case.