Masturbation is the act of having sex with yourself…and guess what? It’s safe AND fun.
Now, we’re going to debunk some myths of masturbation!
- “Only boys masturbate.” FALSE! Both guys and girls can enjoy the benefits of masturbation and should be comfortable with their bodies.
- Is there such thing as "too much masturbation”? FALSE. Only if it starts to get in the way of daily activities, otherwise there is no such thing. Some people masturbate every day – or even more than once a day. It’s all about finding what works for you.
- “Masturbation can cause STDs.” FALSE. Only sexual contact with an infected individual or an unwashed sex toy from an infected individual can cause STDs, which means contact with an unwashed sex toy, or blood, semen, vaginal or other bodily fluids.
Remember, there is no shame in masturbating...it's totally normal! (And if you don't ever masturbate, that's normal too!)