Is masturbation a bad thing?!


Question: Is masturbation a bad thing!?
This is mostly a question for adults (parents), but teenagers are free to answer!. I know I answer questions meant for parents as well!. Please be as literate as possible, since lack of grammar tends to hurt my eyes!. Thank you!.
Do you find anything wrong with masturbation!? Do you attempt to prevent your child from masturbation, or do you let them as long as they check the sites before they use them!? Also, do you find it strange for a young lady to masturbate, therefore perhaps not tell your child it's okay, not accept it, or not give them enough privacy!?
I'm asking this question because I'm always afraid to look at porn and pleasure myself because I am afraid that my parents will walk in!. The only time I get to masturbate is when my parents are out of the house, and I find that I enjoy it very much, as well as it seems it stops me from having urges around my lover!. I find masturbation completely healthy, especially at my age!. I am turn sixteen 11/23!. Most females are not open about this, but I am quite open, especially since I am so curious about the minds of parents!. I know a lot about what would be right for children, and I think giving them privacy, as long as they know to check sites and only go to the sites that you don't need to download the porn, is healthy in a parent to child relationship!. No, I do not have any children, but I am very logical in a sense, and I know what's right!. Please answer, for I am curious for research!. This research is only for future reference, not a school project or anything, and I want honest answers!. Thank you,
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Answers:
Hi rainbow

You are right, most women are not so open about this, but i feel that this is because of the closed minds in society, not because we should be!

Masturbation is 100% NORMAL! Even small babies, as young as a few months old commonly play and touch their genitals, and young baby boys can get erections!. This is a normal phenomenon, and although many parents try to discourage it (generally to save their own embarrassment or discomfort) doctors actually recognise it as healthy behaviour!.

For a 16 year old this should not be a problem, its healthy, and you enjoy it, so whats the problem! If you know its right, you shouldnt need anyone to tell you so! You enjoy it, thats the most important thing!

i dont understand what you mean by "check the sites before you use them!?" could you clarify!?
However there are a variety of different ways in which you can masturbate, either visual or mental sources, it doesnt just need to be online porn, and with a variety of tools, including hands, shower heads or vibrators lol!

Its great your so proactive about learning about your sexuality, and that you enjoy this!. I understand your concern about your parents "walking in on you" though - maybe its time to talk to them, you dont need to be graphic or tell them what your doing, just ask for some base rules - like "please knock before you come in my room!?"

However please understand that also its quite hard to see a daughter grow up for parents - they understand your not a kid anymore, but its sometimes hard to accept it! Youll always be their little girl!!

As i said Kudos to you for being so involved in your own sexuality - when the time comes to move on a bit with your partner - always practise safe sex! But i guarantee that this time you spent loving yourself will make you more confident sexually, and make you more aware of what you want , need and what feels good for you!


This is normal , healthy behaviour, and dont let anyone tell you otherwise! But remember your growing up in a much more varied and vocal generation than your parents !.!.!. so be sympathetic to their views too!


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Masturbation is perfectly natural and healthy!. You may be a little young, but we each mature at different paces!. Be safe, if it becomes painful for example you are doing something wrong or overdoing it, give it a rest!. There's nothing wrong with urges while with your lover!. If you choose to be sexually active be safe, every time, that cannot be stressed enough!. Using porn for stimulation is perfectly harmless!. Obsessive collecting of porn is a sign of trouble!. While it isn't harmful there are better things you should be doing with your time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I think it's completely fine!.
If you're against it, think about it this way:
Would you rather have teenagers satisfy their sexual cravings by having premature sex (and possibly getting or getting someone pregnant)!? Or by harmless masturbation!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

masturbation is normal and very healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I don't have kids but I'm definately an adult!. I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all!. For one thing I think it's good for girls to explore their bodies so that they know what they like and how they like it!. To many girls out there have no more idea what they need to acheive orgasm than they know how to fly to the moon!.

I think it's unfortunate that we're taught that sex is dirty!. Touching yourself to relieve a little stress is normal!. Like you said it helps you keep control around your boyfriend!. You don't have to worry about STDs or getting pregnant!. Sex isn't something that should just be taken lightly but that doesn't mean it's dirty!.
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I have 2 boys, 16 and 19!.

When my older son was 15, he developed chronic pain in his testicles, and, being a teenager, didn't tell me about it for months!. He was convinced it was testicular cancer!. When he finally did tell me, I took him to the doctor, who told him it was a build up of fluid and he should start masturbating!. Problem solved!

It broke the ice on the subject, which was good!. I'm a single mother, and I just assumed the kids would masturbate without me having to explicitly tell them it was OK!. When my younger son started, he informed me in quite a matter of fact way, and I was happy to hear it!. He does view porn online, but he's computer savvy enough not to download it, or go to virus infected sites, and I trust him!. (My older son has a girlfriend, he won't look at porn because he considers it cheating!.) Www@Answer-Health@Com

If I had a son, I would rather he masturbate to relieve the pressure rather than try to pressure a girl into having sex!.

I caught my daughter using a massager I use for an injured knee on herself!. I went out and bought her a soft-head massager of her own!.

Sites:

Porn - can be a problem and can give a young person the wrong idea about how to have sex and make it a part of a relationship!. While i am pro-adult material, I dont think it is good for younger people to do too much viewing!.

There are sites like SoloTouch which are text-based and quite erotic without being pornographic!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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