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If you don’t like yourself… then I don’t think you enjoy masturbating, but if you like yourself, if you like the body you’re in, then you’re gonna like masturbation a bit more.”

Matthew, 36

Sex facts

  • Some doctors believe that masturbation can relieve depression and stress and boost self esteem.
  • Men cannot run out of sperm by frequent masturbation.
  • Contrary to popular myth, masturbation will not affect your eyesight, it won’t make your palms hairy, nor does it cause mental illness.

Other people answering How important is masturbation to you?

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    “I’m kind of sat there chocking the chicken really, really fast and then I pull them back up and get the train. ”

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    “Masturbation is great but sex with someone else is even better. ”

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