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

Niv, 51

Sex facts

  • About 80% of boys masturbate regularly by the time they reach 16, compared to 40% of girls.
  • Studies estimate that around 40% of women and 60% of men aged 18-59 masturbate regularly.
  • Men reportedly masturbate an average of 12 times per month and women 4.7 times per month.

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    “That is really difficult question. It sounds really lame because it depends how busy I am. If you are having a super busy week I just come home and go to sleep and then get up again, shower, get up. ”

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