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By Cory Silverberg, About.com Guide to Sexuality since 2005

May is National Masturbation Month

Monday May 1, 2006

Masturbation has had a colorful history . By far the most commonly practiced sexual behavior around the world, masturbation has gone from being ignored to being vilified, from a mental illness to a tool of women’s empowerment, celebrated with its very own month of the year.

Yet there remains a great deal of ignorance and misinformation regarding masturbation. Take a first step towards a happy masturbation month by clearing your mind of any myths about masturbation you may still be holding on to.

Sexual health educators often refer to masturbation as the cornerstone of sexual health. Throughout the month of May I'll be featuring information, reviews, and tips and techniques honoring the art and science of self love.

Read more - All About Masturbation

Comments

May 3, 2006 at 11:50 pm
(1) Jim says:

The articles on mastrubation have been helpful in over coming issues with it. The myths are still taught to people to make them fell sex is wrong. When it is the most beautiful experience in the world.Thank you

May 5, 2006 at 2:38 am
(2) Nikhil Murthy says:

I masturbate a lot, is that a bad thing?

May 5, 2006 at 10:00 am
(3) Cory says:

Very rarely is masturbating a lot a bad thing. But it is a common myth. You may want to check out the information on
masturbation
in the Tips & Techniques section of the Sexuality site.

May 7, 2006 at 2:44 pm
(4) Cc says:

U r rare indeed, i love ur blunt and strong attitude, not many women wud’ come out 2 da’ world so strong! Honest and pretentious. Holla back @cha’ boi-boi!

May 9, 2006 at 12:40 pm
(5) Christine says:

I have maturbated since I was 9 years old. I never found anything wrong with it. I am now married and continue to maturbate on occassion. My husband also maturbates. At times we do it together and sometimes not together. We have a normal sex life and maturbation is included. Live life to the fullest!!

May 19, 2006 at 7:13 am
(6) dabigdaw says:

i have been masturabating since 10yrs old and love it every time i do it very
enjoyable and only you know how good it makes you feel so enjoj enjoy nothing to ba ashamed of

February 23, 2008 at 1:46 am
(7) Mike says:

Masturbation is completely normal, completely health and completely FUN! No side effects whatsoever, to the contrary there is increasing evidence of substantial short and long term benefits. It’s also the safest sex act you can perform…and it’s FREE! What’s not too like? Hey I’ve been masturbating since I was 12 and I’m 67 now and ain’t blind or crazy yet! Truly one the joys of life! May is National Masturbation Month alright but may it always be May in your pants or panties! More I cannot wish you my friends! ENJOY!

Mike
http://californiamike.blogspot.com

April 3, 2008 at 12:12 pm
(8) Edward Smith says:

I love my Car. She is beautiful. I love to masturbate.
So I make love to my car. I have always loved cars.

May 3, 2008 at 3:00 am
(9) Chas Diamond says:

Not only is masturbation fun and normal, it can change the world too!

We’re celebrating May at Wankerparty by organising a world-wide simultaneous wank on Saturday 31st May, right at the climax of International Masturbation Month.

Our target is to raise £10,000 for peace charities.

Let’s do it!

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