The Truth About Masturbation

Say it with me, “Masturbation!” Yes! Most people do it — yet so many people worry about doing it! That's because there’s a lot of myths out there that masturbation is dirty, dangerous, or something to be embarrassed about doing. But the truth is:

Masturbation is safe and healthy.
People of all ages do it.
Guys do it, and girls do it too.
Single people and people in relationships do it.
Some people do it a few times a day, and some do it a few times a year.

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Teen Voices: Thinking About Sex

Posted November 30, 1999 - 9:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

Talking About Sex

"In my family, the word sex has never been mentioned."

--Blanca Rivera, Polytechnic HS

"In my family we rented videos about sex and where a baby comes from. But they don't really talk about it now because I'm older and I've been in a relationship for three years. They don't want to touch it. They just taught me to value myself and that sex shouldn't be just for pleasure. If you sleep with many people it's like you're giving a piece of yourself away to each person."

--Katrina Gibson, 17

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