Masturbation can be defined as self-stimulation to cause sexual
sensations. The use of the word masturbation usually suggests that
the person is manipulating his or her genitals to the point of
intense pleasure or orgasm. (Orgasm refers to a period of intense
excitement in which genital muscles enter in to a series of
highly-pleasurable contractions or movements).
While masturbation can involve another person, most of us think of
it as a very private act. According to some health care providers
masturbation allows a healthy way to express & explore your
sexuality and to release sexual tension without all the associated
risks of sexual intercourse. Health professionals generally agree
that this private touching is a natural, normal mode of
self-exploration and sexual expression. Unfortunately, after the
excitement of the moment has passed, many people find themselves
filled with guilty and or shame.
Most surveys suggest that approximately 94% of teenage males "admitted" that they
masturbated and about 70% of teen
females "admitted" to this also. ItÂ’s always hard to establish
absolute truth in any survey on sexuality and sexual behavior,
since they are influenced so much by what people think is "normal".
It is important to note the word "admitted" in the results of these
surveys. 