PSY 0818 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Havelock Ellis, Premature Ejaculation, Prostate Cancer
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Masturbation: manual or mechanical stimulation of genitals (including breasts) Relaxes you because it releases endorphins, dopamine and serotonin. Prevents illness/gets over illnesses faster (ie. prostate cancer) Mechanical stimulation: dildos, vibrators, massagers, anal plugs, If you circumcise the male, they won"t masurbate. If you eat more plain foods (grains, whole wheat, etc), you won"t masurbate. No scientific evidence that it is harmful. Adolescent mastubation may set the stage for sexual gratification in adulthood. Used as a therapeutic technique for individuals experiencing sexual dysfunctions. Men report more frequent masturbation compared to women. Most people in our society masturbate at some time, including many married people. People are masturbating at earlier ages today. People with more education masturbate more frequently. Massaging the mons, labia minora, and clitoral region with circular or back-and-forth motions. Relatively few women simulate penile thrusting through the insertion of fingers of phallic-type objects. Manual manipulation of the penis is most common technique.
