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! ANYONE 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. (It's also totally normal if you never masturbate).
- “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.
To get the answers to all of your questions about masturbation and more, check out this page from Scarleteen.