I was doing some internet reading and found this article about men Masturbation. I wanted to share with you and have your intake on it. Do you do it often? How many times a day/week?


Masturbation is one of those activities everyone enjoys, but few are comfortable discussing openly with a friend, or even a family doctor. This is largely due to societal taboos perpetuated by frowning parents and sex education teachers. Most of us are able to ignore the discouragement, however, and continue masturbating into adulthood. Unfortunately, some of the myths we’re taught as children are less easily ignored, and many men worry that the act must be unhealthy on some level. After all, how can something so pleasurable not be bad for you? Read on as we put to rest some of the more common fears men have regarding masturbation.

Is Frequent Masturbation Bad For You?
No, frequent masturbation is not bad for you. As long as it isn’t interfering with your work performance or taking precedence over the routine activities in your life, there’s no reason to be concerned about this. It will not decrease your sex drive, and it will not cause health problems. Enthusiastic masturbation can be tiring, though, and overly frequent activity of this nature can lead to physical exhaustion. Therefore, you may want to keep this in mind and schedule your solo sessions around your job or social obligations, lest you be fatigued throughout them.

If, however, you find yourself growing obsessed with masturbation to a point where it’s interfering with work or personal relationships, it’s probably time to cut back a bit and perhaps speak to a professional about underlying issues that may be the cause.

Does Masturbation Affect Sperm Count?
Ejaculation as a result of masturbation is no different than ejaculation as a result of sexual intercourse; sperm count is the same in either case. Frequent sexual encounters do not cause a decline in male fertility, ergo, nor does frequent masturbation. That said, if a man has a low sperm count to begin with, masturbation could conceivably affect the quality of his sperm. Therefore, if actively trying to father children, these men should refrain from masturbation when their partners are ovulating to ensure the highest quantity and quality of sperm possible.

Can Masturbation Cause Health Problems?
Contrary to ridiculous claims in the not-so-distant past, masturbation does not cause blindness, insanity, hairy palms, hair loss, acne, or cancer of any kind. In fact, masturbation is actually quite beneficial for a man’s health. It’s a natural stress reliever and is used as a sleep aid by many men.

Masturbation has even been clinically proven to reduce migraines and other types of pain. And, if that’s not health positive enough for you, recent studies suggest frequent masturbation -- seven times a week or more -- greatly reduces a man’s chances of developing prostate cancer. If that’s not a good excuse to masturbate, nothing is!

How Can I Make Myself Ejaculate More Forcefully?
Porn stars always seem to ejaculate impressive amounts of semen, and manage to do so at equally impressive distances. If you’re one of the many men dissatisfied with their performance in this area, there’s an easy solution. Spend some quality time strengthening your PC (pubococcygeus) muscle, and you’ll be amazed at the difference the exercises can make. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen eventually. If your primary concern is volume, you could also try reducing the frequency with which you masturbate; refrain from ejaculating for a couple of days, and you’ll see definite results the next time you do. Water consumption will also help a great deal, so make sure you stay hydrated in the hours leading up to big finale.

Is It Normal For My Ejaculate To Contain Small Traces Of Blood?
Hematospermia -- which is just a fancy Latin word meaning blood in the sperm -- is a common occurrence in men of all ages. Generally speaking, this condition is usually reflective of a relatively harmless inflammation of the seminal vesicles. Men younger than 40 years of age usually have little or nothing to worry about, provided the amount of blood is small and isn’t accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, fever or swelling. The condition should resolve itself if there isn’t an underlying problem, but if it persists for more than a few weeks, a doctor’s opinion should be sought. If you’re older than 40 and experiencing hematospermia, you should keep a closer eye on things. If the symptoms last for more than a month or if you have additional symptoms of unknown origin, you should definitely consult a physician to rule out cancer and other infections.

Walk The Dog Often, It's Good For You
Masturbation is a perfectly acceptable activity, and one of the few pleasures in life that is actually good for you. Forget all the negative connotations you were exposed to as a kid and take your doctor’s word for it: Masturbation is healthy. Whether you’re relieving sexual tension, migraines or just trying to maintain good prostate health, this is one activity you can -- and should -- enjoy without worrying about risks.

Will a virgin masturbating affect their ability to orgasm later once one looses their virginity?

Generally, masturbation will help you be fulfilled sexually when you begin to have intercourse. The more you understand your body and your sexual response, the more likely you are to enjoy sex. If you have been masturbating, you probably already have seen that orgasm doesn't just happen. You have to let yourself get into the sensations. I call that "growing" your climax. Well, you will have to get into that mindset when you have intercourse, and your practice now will help you along.

The only risk is if you narrow yourself so much that you can only achieve climax one way. This occasionally happens, although it is not common. Just vary the way you touch yourself and vary the "pictures" you run through your mind.

But the bottom line is that masturbation is healthy and normal.

I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed it

Great info,Jade!

Of course,as a regular practicioner,I'm an old hand at this!

Hey!!! I am all for it.
Daily?

Thanks for sharing

Only on days that end in Y!

While these days it doesn't seem male masturbation is in the closet so much as it use to be, but I find that mentioning the mere idea of "double clicking the ole mouse" will hang up more women than men. When I taught Sex Ed to high school students, I found that most of the male students didn't really have any issues, questions, comments, or concerns when it came to masturbation, but my female counterparts said that mentioning the idea in their classes caught flack from mothers. Heaven forbid we mention the idea when everyone was in class together.

I never understood that, why we separated folks for certain parts and brought them together for other parts hehe.

Btw you forgot one thing, masturbation in both sexes will ensure healthy production of testosterone in males and estrogen/progesterone in females. For the males that means your erections, muscle tissue, cardiovascular health, and other stuff stays healthily longer. Females prevents vaginal dryness, promotes skin health, bone health, longer libedo, and so on.

I say, Masturbate away! If you say don't, your lying hehe! Besides you can always say I am promoting longevity in myself! Hmm its the top of the hour, I think its time for me to masturbate again ~

-EU

This is a very good thread.

You are absolutely right EU. I should have write the good for women as well. It seems like you know a lot about it and your contribution is greately appreciated. I will add some for women as well. But this thread is actually to help us clarify some myths and we can all make it a great one for readers. Very interesting that you teach it on school. Maybe next time you are here you can demonstrate some to us

good to know I'm reducing my risk of prostate cancer lol

Agreed!

Great info, Jade!

I think that there is nothing wrong with masturbation, but I think you should take it in moderation, just like everything else in life. From my experience, some clients have had trouble climaxing or staying hard from sex when they masturbate frequently (every day or multiple times a day).

GREAT INFO Jade !!

I did see something there that made me go "eh, I don't know about that ?" Which was in regards to V's. If you are someone with that classification, you will hear and read all sorts of ideas on the masturbation subject.

The primary thing being that at least several weeks prior to your visit, you should start masturbating using a condom. I've also heard to grip as lightly as possible and to form a v with your hand when doing so.

As it was, I did exactly that for 2.5 months and strictly a personal opinion, I think this idea is something invented by courtesans to give the client some way to prepare for the visit and thus keep them from becoming so nervous their brain sets them up for failure.

How much it actually helped physically I don't know but here's where it did help. Using condoms for masturbation prior to my visit I found helpful for several reasons.

1. I had not purchased condoms before (never needed one before and in college you could always get them for free anyhow) and if you haven't, trust me you are going to be surprised at what all is out there. I visited a regular pharmacy store in a conservative middle class neighborhood and found three shelf cases full of them !! It was almost overwhelming and it took me a while to sort through stuff to figure things out. Just in terms of general knowledge it would be good for you to become familiar with all the different types and styles to make sure you end-up using the right ones in your personal life. FOR instance, sheep-skin condoms are effective for birth control but not in preventing STD transmission. If you one day take a random stranger home for a one night stand, probably shouldn't be using those kind

2. You will have to use them if you party at the ranches so you may as well become used to them. As a result of using them so much prior to getting there, while I was nervous about many things, the impact of using a condom was not even something that crossed my mind. In all honesty, while we dam sure used them every time, I never really noticed I was wearing one while performing.

3. On that note, I privately asked the lady which brand and style she generally used and then primarily used that one. Would it have made a difference if I had used something different than that ? Probably not but again it was one less thing my nervous brain could become fixated on and make me sick with anxiety over.

I will probably do something similar again when preparing for my next trip, just as some mental insurance that things will go well.

Everyone is different and the opinions and thoughts out there on that issue are really conflicting. Frustrating still, the people giving the advice lack medical credentials so the validly of the information I did find was suspect at best.

I do not have any medical qualifications either. I just took some of the more plausible ideas out there, combined it with my own judgement and common sense and that's what I came up with. It worked for me. Hope it helps you.

Great, now what am I going to blame my insanity on.

Politicians and the government of course LOL !!

So what in the heck does cause hairy palms?

LOL

Not shaving them is usually the culprit

bob we have been noticing a decline in your work output recently and well. ha.


sorry

nice informataive factual important info. everyone does it and the shame and abusive maner in which it is used as a social negative is sad. I dont want to step way to far out here but simply put if you dont love yourself who else will

Here is something else. STOP MASTURBATING THREE-FIVE DAYS BEFORE VISITING THE RANCHES !!

Yeah, I know, easier said than done. I turned into one GROUCHY SOB in the days leading up to my visit but especially for an older v, that be a must. Otherwise the lady going to have to wrap that thing in plastic explosive and attach it to a mac truck to get it off you.

More than once I've heard ladies say, "I wish the guy would not have jacked off for a few days before coming here".

Think in terms of ammunition, when going into the real deal, best to do so with a full load.

You going all that way, spending all that dough, you want to do your best to set yourself up for a fun time. Tough it out for a few days and you'll help ensure that you do.

MY FINGERS DO THE SAME AS MY B.O.B. BATTERY OPERATED BOYFRIEND

I guess sooner or later everyone gets replaced by machines anymore LOL !!

OSU Mike, masturbating with a condom is a really good idea! I am going to recommend this to any future virgins before they come to see me

I'm very glad I could help you and thus help several other people out. In terms of anything I did to try to prepare for my "deflowering" party, the condom thing probably helped the most and its something I highly suggest to anyone who is in that situation or who has been out of the game for a while so to speak.

Maybe it is because I've never had unprotected sex and thus have nothing to compare it to, but using a condom did not seem like a big deal at all to me. I'm probably the worst person anyone has ever met in terms of how much I over think things. Due to that routine, how the condom might impact the fun, was never a concern I thought about.

That is why I say what I say to you Mike. You are so precisely on collecting information that you are a great addition ( as Cami said) to our board.
The idea of this thread is to know personal things that works for us and sharing it. I am sure someone that is reading it may try or will find it helpful. Based on that I actually added a poll to this thread. Thank you once again Mike.

haaaa.... or on you neighbor!!!

They used to come up with all sorts of things to try to prevent boys from masturbation.

Hairy palms, going crazy, not being able to have children, etc.

And there's the old one about going blind
MYTH!

Can male masturbation cause pain in the testicles?

Please read below. JC

This is a question from someone that I read and may be helpful for some people. JC

Q - I feel pain in my left testicle since last 2 months. I think due to that pain i feel pain in my left leg also. I feel it happened due to hard masturbation. Please tell me do i need to worry...can it be cured or do i need to c a doctor? please help..thanks!

A - It does no€™t seem likely that testicular pain can be due to masturbation because masturbation usually can'€™t cause testicular pain. Excessive masturbation can cause increased urethral secretion (urethral syndrome) but is not likely to cause testicular pain. Testicular pain can be due to infection or injury. You can consult your primary health provider or a urologist for further help. Answered by a doctor

I'll confess here, that it was suggested to me, after the fact, that I should use a condom while masturbating to prepare in the event of a future visit to the ranches.

and I plan to do just that... and go cold turkey for about month prior to my visit.

I feel ya. The one thing that always made me laugh was when I told one of the ladies that I planned to abstain for 7 days instead of the recommended 3. Their concern being premature ejaculation. Being in my early 30's my attitude was "I don't care if I am a 2 pump chump; I'll make it up to you in the next round, but just lets please get this dam v tag off of me asap LOL !".

Seriously, the way I figure it, rarely does a lady have an orgasm from vaginal sex alone, so I'm gonna have to do work down there for her regardless whether go in 2 pumps or 50 pumps. The sooner I go, the sooner I can help her have one and thus the sooner I get to go again.

DO you think you can go the whole month with out?

You will be happier if you make her go first. She will be all aroused and wet just for you

honestly I thought I was going to be a 30second man myself and like you, figured, with the time I had, I'd could go for a round 2 no problem.

I managed about a week and a half before my first visit
time will only tell if I can manage a month

you'll keep me honest about it, yes?

I have a party coming up on Nov. 9 and will be out of town visiting family the week before, so I will HAVE to go without for about a week. The real test will be if can keep from doing it for 2 days before my party.

It will be like that Seinfield episode where Crammer just walks in the door, slaps his money on the table saying "I'm out !" and leaves the room. LOL !!

A month I do not know. I think if I really really wanted to, I could. But only because I'm in my early 30's. In my late teens-early/mid 20's NO WAY, hell there were times while that age, that I could barely go 2 hours !! LOL !

There were times this summer where I went 1.5 weeks and did not even realize it, because I was working long hours, outside in very hot weather. I'd be willing to bet I could go a full month under the right circumstances but here's the important question that has to be answered first. Why ? LOL !!

One must wonder if in a situation like that, how better or worse off I would be for abstaining given that it was due to fatigue and dehydration ?

I know I will probably try to go 1.5 weeks at least, but how much is enough or too much ? That's where a guy has to know his body and his situation and decide what he feels is best. However, I'm standing by the minimum of 3 days.

Crumbie, something that dawned on me you should probably think about. What happens if after 29 days, your iron will finally breaks and you cork a few off 24 hrs before your date ?

You would be no better off than when you started. My ultimate thought being, whatever amount of time someone decided to abstain from masturbation, they should probably be pretty confident they can go that long and not blow it at the last minute so to speak.

Crumbie I am by no means suggesting that your idea is a bad one. I'm just saying that 30 days would be a LONG time for me and I would be concerned about loosing it at the last minute.

But this aint your first rodeo so if you can make it, more power to you !!

the thing with me is, if I can manage 29 days without, and a date just a mere 24 hr away, I KNOW I can hold out. I'm of the mind where yeah I can do this thing now and get a small prize now, but if I just wait just a little longer, I'll have a bigger prize waiting for me at the end. PLUS if my plan works out, I'll be at at the San Diego Comic Con for 4 days prior to my visit. and just like my trip to Vegas in May, I didn't find myself with a lot of time to do the deed before going to the Ranch.
the challenging part is getting to the 29 days, it's not the 24 hrs. If I can do 2 weeks, I have a good chance of making it
even if i fail at 30 days, i'll have the 4 days in SD where I'm pretty sure I won't have time to do anything

Sure, it is a great release but if you really want to abstain for whatever reason, there comes a time to say "I am a grown ass man and have self control over this and every other aspect of my personal life". Not dissing anyone at all. That is just my view.

Trust me, I for sure believe there are times in life where a "Real Man" has simply got to stand his ground and take the pain from the hit he knows dam well is inevitable. But to quote Clint Eastwood from a movie "A man has GOT to know his limitations" and that's all I'm saying. Don't let your ego get in the way of good judgement

I was not criticizing Crumbie either. I know he is a grown man, been to the ranches once before, and appears to have things figured out.

My intention was purely to point out something else that I thought should be taken into consideration on the subject.

absolutely!!!

Ah yes, one of my favorite quotes from Magnum Force.

Dirty Harry-est regards,
Speed Racer

i donno about guys but i love masturbating

INTERESTING

It's cool to see masturbation is so out in the open now.

high five for masturbation

Guys were pretty open about it in the service that's for sure. I know when introduced to my team leader his first question to me was "So, how often do you jack off ?" LOL !!

Definitely was and rather awkward when he stuck his arm out to shake hands and I hesitated for a moment before shaking it LOL !!

In that instance he was just trying to get a reaction out of me. How do I describe it. Sometimes guys do or say things to other guys to get a sense of who they are, see if you got a backbone or if you are easily pushed around, if you got a temper or a sense of humor. I just laughed and told him only when I'm not eating, smoking, or fighting.

But we were still pretty open about it and joked about it a lot. 10 days in the field, things back-up. So dude grabs a skin mag and heads towards the wood line everyone knows what's going on LOL ! Kind of a constant joke. Even now, there are no females in the U.S. Infantry so it is a different culture and personality compared to most other units. We don't have to be as political correct.

My type of girl

Q. I masturbate a lot. I have been doing it for the last 11 years. I don't know how to control it. It's taking over my mind. How do I control the urge?

ANSWER: Firstly it is important to view masturbation as something normal. There is no need for you to 'control' it. If you let go off your guilt - you may find it is easier to keep it off your mind.
However if it has become an obsession, then it is better to consult a psychiatrist.

*I got this questions and answers from internet browsing

I was just laughing at myself because this thought just hit me. "Go figure, the guy who took nearly 32 years to pop his cherry would be an unofficial expert on masturbation" LOL !!

Oh boy, do I need to get a life

LOL - my type of girl as well

The vast majority of the parties that I request happen to be mutual masturbation parties.

My philosophy has always been not so much letting the lady in satisfying me exclusively, but getting her off as a token of my gratitude

P.S. An excellent and informative thread, Jade

lol... you have a life Mike... keep on going

I would say that is the smartest thing a man/women can do to a girl. She will be so wet and aroused
You think about the rest....
I thought it would be interesting to post some facts, questions, answers and our own experiences....
I am getting ideas... Talk to you later

Ahhh...great idea Jade honey!!

I'll be anticipating whatever creative ideas that you cum up with

Very interesting thread Jade! The main thing that I learned is that I am definetely less likely to get prostate cancer... but the big question...and the one I won't answer is how many times I have masturbated while thinking of you...lol

When I was in the hospitals and nursing homes, I didn't do any masturbating and I was worried for my health... beyond the other stuff going on!!!!!!


Al

I thought it would be a interesting read.
Talking about that it's time to create a new one

We all do it so why not talk about it?
Keep the good health
It's ok I won't twist your arm

How about now Al.

I was surprised that despite all your good info in there that you did not mention lubrication on condoms when purchasing them. If your purchasing condoms for oral sex, just remember that your courtesean will most likely not enjoy spermicides or other vaginal lubricants; most do not have a pleasant flavor. Any store that sells condoms though will typically sell condoms designed specifically for oral sex and will have either nothing on them or an assortment of flavors such as mint, strawberry, or chocolate to name a few that I have seen. If your extremely worried because you cannot find this in your area, you can always buy plain condoms and various types of lubricant which are typically edible. If you like me and your allergic to latex, I hate to tell you, your 'fun' options will be greatly diminished in this department as typically only generic condoms are available.

-EU

That is a good point Electronicuser. I particularly don't like very much spermicides or flavor.

THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL OPINION. But I find interesting the reading.

1. Cold Climax can be an interesting method of masturbating that one can
consider experimenting. The procedure is to take cold ice and rub it around
your penis while masturbating to give an extremely pleasurable experience and
also heightening the pleasure of orgasm in a big way. One can also repeat the
same procedure using cold mint instead of ice.

2. Another technique one can apply in the ring method. Make a ring with the
index finger and thumb and place your penis in between the ring. Now gently
slide the ring down the penis and then up the penis repeatedly. Change hands
after certain intervals to give yourself the enjoyable feeling that you need.

3. The pressure technique is another viable option one can consider for his
masturbation experience. The steps involve holding your penis with the
non master hand while applying pressure on the tip of your penis. One can
gradually increase the pressure on the penis while the other hand can go about
its work. You can also change hands if you want to if you are comfortable with
both hands equally while masturbating.

4. There is nothing like the oldest trick in the book which all are familiar with.
Hold your penis firmly and begin to fondle it gently or harder as your mood
dictates it. Then gradually move up and down to give your self the perfect
orgasm.

5. The use of a pillow is also an innovative technique of masturbating. Take the
pillow and place it below your penis in a missionary manner. Then move up
and down with your hips to imitate a sexual intercourse but this time with a
pillow and not a lady!!


Article from a website.

Even when someone love us we still doing it. It's natural.

Health Benefits for Men

Research summarized in a 2007 article in Sexual and Relationship Therapy found that masturbation may help men by:

— Improving his immune system’s functioning.

— Building his resistance to prostate gland infection.

— Making for a healthier prostate.

Australian researchers have reported that frequent masturbation may lower a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. A survey of men found the more frequently a man masturbates between the ages of 20 and 50, the less likely they are to get prostate cancer. In fact, those who masturbated more than five times a week were one-third less likely to develop prostate cancer.

Health Benefits for Females

When it comes to a woman’s health, self-pleasuring serves her well by:

— Building her resistance to yeast infections.

— Combating pre-menstrual tension and other physical conditions associated with their menstrual cycles, like cramps.

— Relieving painful menstruation by increasing blood flow to the pelvic region. This will also reduce pelvic cramping and related backaches.

— Relieving chronic back pain and increasing her threshold for pain.

Health Benefits for Both Sexes

Masturbation rewards both men and women because it’s:

— The safest kind of sex, keeping you free of sexually transmitted infections.

— A great form of stress relief.

— A mood booster in releasing endorphins.

— A natural sleep sedative.

— A mechanism for building stronger pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to better sex.

— A natural energetic pick-me-up.


For couples who masturbate on occasion or regularly, sex with yourself can:

— Be empowering, especially by helping you to feel better about your body, genitals and sexual response.

— Deliver some of your most intense orgasms ever, which you’ll now know how to recreate with that special someone!

— Increase your sexual awareness, giving you the opportunity to discover what turns you on – the sensations and movements that work best to give you the greatest of sexual gratification.

— Have the potential to enhance your sex life in general, boosting your sexual confidence and turning you into a better lover.

— Get you or your partner off the hook if neither is available or not in the mood.


*from one of my internet readings.

though new message board members would like to read it

Great subject Jade!


one to three times a day, once is the average. per week five to seven days a week.





For me I would disagree with this statement. Masturbation and sex INCREASES the sex hormones for both genders. This will lead to increased libido and less anxiety. The anxiety is the problem. Anxiety, depression, nervousness, irritability, mental fog, and forgetfulness can be attributed ( not necessarily the sole source) to Low testosterone levels.


This is an excellent article on how testosterone affects the male.

http://www.peaktestosterone.com/Sex.aspx

I like seeing a man stoke himself while I pleasure myself. Hey i've seen some guys shoot so high in the sky from their hand I was almost afraid to give it a try.

Yeah I know, that stuff is known to sting pretty bad.

Ever witness a ceiling bulb get fried as a result of that "geyser" effect?

Masturbation and sex go together hand in hand

Then I will happily give this post an outright high five

Great article. I think most people have reservations when it come to talking about masturbation. But masturbation is as normal as breathing. Everyone does it!

this is a great I like the facts a lot

Thank you ThunderS. for sharing with us. It show other people that is ok to masturbate. It's ok also to disagree. We know how our body works. It's nice for new members whether they are virgin or not to have a reference from other men and women. This way they can try and figure what is best for them

There is something about seeing a man or a woman pleasuring themselves that is so sexy. In the privacy of our ranch or house. Hence that I am not encouraging indecent exposure

I totally agree with both your statements Jade. It is hot to see a partner pleasing herself, plus I might learn something.

Mikes comment about using a condom as preparation is very interesting, I never though of it in that way.

Yes they do... what am I astill doing in the kitchen?

I can remember when Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders got tittered out of Washington by the press because she gave a frank answer to a question about masturbation. I would like to believe our society is more mature now, but I don't think it is.

Total agreement with both of you!

Believe it or not, I was once accused of being "gay" by a so-called working lady at a somewhat notorious brothel in Sparks that is thankfully no more. When I mistakenly drank a little too much at the bar, I found myself not getting hard as a result. So as a last option available to me, I ending up stroking myself off in front of her. Incredulously, it seems that was a little too "perverted" for her sensibilities, and she ended up accusing me of being a "homo" online, on a long defunct LPIN board. Sad, pathetic, and very dysfunctional is all I can say when a working lady no less is somehow "turned off" by a guy that pays $$$ for an hour and through circumstances beyond his control, decides to pleasure himself.

Sounds like she took it as a reflection on her desirability. You expect that from amateurs. A pro ought to know better. Unfortunately, I can testify that a man can go limp even with the most desirable of women. A good courtesan will salvage something of the situation and show her client as good of a time as can be had without an erection. For instance, your lady could have joined in and masturbated herself. That would have been fun for both of you.

This is so interesting. There are so many conflicting reports about it and this report answered some questions for me.

This post is very informative and interesting. Thanks for taking the time to post it Jade

You are right Lina. It's super normal and acceptable. Not saying though just Masturbate anywhere, avoid indecent exposure charges