I was reading Cory Silverburgs blog in sexuality.about.com and was impressed by this series on masturbation. There are tips on how to for men (relax get into it, try different positions, explore yourself) and women ( get into the mood, relax, fantasise,touch yourself) as well as information for people in relationships etc etc.
Below is an excerpt from the 'masturbation in relationships' entry
"Do most people in relationships still masturbate? While there isn’t a lot of research, there have been several studies, dating back to the 1970s, that have asked people in relationships about their masturbation practices. zSB(3,3) This research has shown that people in relationships don’t masturbate significantly less than people who aren’t in relationships. Yet it is a common masturbation myth that masturbation is just a substitute for partner sex, and that once you have a partner you don’t “need” to masturbate. Whether we’re honest with our partners about masturbation, in research we are fessing up to the fact that many of us continue to make masturbation part of our sex lives, even when we’re in relationships."
Go on and follow the links. It will give some great information to discuss with young people
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I looked at this stuff. The links are really good and I wish all people would talk about masturbation so openly. I will also talk about this stuff with a group of young men that I work with.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a find! I have come across some info on masturbation but nothing this comprehensive. An important topic to explore with young people - especially as they come into puberty. I sense that kids feel releived when I tell them it's OK to masturbate!! There's no better way to get to know your body, what feels good and perhaps how to be more pleasurable towards our partners...
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