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  1. I am a 16 year old boy, and distressed by the level of shameless promotion of masturbation. Many religions and cultures believe masturbation to be a sin, including my own so I don't do it. This whole website seems to be presenting a one-sided view of the pros/cons of popular sexual activity. People need to form their own views on this. Please present both sides of the argument Channel 4.”

    Posted by robert on 23rd Oct at 8:31PM (flag as inappropriate)

  2. Funny story Adam! I hadn't even thought about masterbating together. You have to both feel comfortable doing so though before experimenting.”

    Posted by Claire on 21st May at 11:07AM (flag as inappropriate)

  3. If you have E.D. then masturbation is still possible & the only way to get relief”

    Posted by John on 6th Apr at 5:38PM (flag as inappropriate)

  4. All the Boys openly admit that they masturbate whilst watching porn at school. They're quite mature about talking about it now they've got more mature. Even though it says 80% of boys masturbate secretly they all do it.”

    Posted by Betty on 5th Apr at 11:17AM (flag as inappropriate)

  5. im 17 and talk about it is thrown around my sixth form common room quite openly, girls are coming to terms with the fact guys masturbate. i do think you are right to worry about the effects of porn on kids but 14yr old + guys view it out of choice and it is not harming them, they no it is designed around fantasy not everyday sex surely!”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 1st Apr at 9:07PM (flag as inappropriate)

You know I used to do it at school. I used to have competitions with my friends in the toilets.”

Adam, 24

Sex facts

  • Contrary to popular myth, masturbation will not affect your eyesight, it won’t make your palms hairy, nor does it cause mental illness.
  • Men cannot run out of sperm by frequent masturbation.
  • Men reportedly masturbate an average of 12 times per month and women 4.7 times per month.

Other people answering How important is masturbation to you?

  • Video by Ricki

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

    Ricki, 26

  • Video by Niv

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

    Niv, 51

  • Video by Shantelle

    “I have tried on many occasions but I end up laughing at myself …”

    Shantelle, 27

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