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Journal of the American Psychoanalytic... Jan 1953
Topics: Humans; Masturbation; Neurotic Disorders
PubMed: 13022433
DOI: 10.1177/000306515300100104 -
Revista Internacional de Andrologia 2020Although nocturnal emission (NE) is an integral part of normal sexual function of males, little information has been documented in the literature. We aimed to assess...
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
Although nocturnal emission (NE) is an integral part of normal sexual function of males, little information has been documented in the literature. We aimed to assess masturbation habits and frequency of NE among virgin male religious Muslim teenagers.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A questionnaire was administered to students staying in a religious dormitory or attending a religion course. Data of 113 male-respondents including demographic characteristics, masturbation habits and frequency of NE were collected.
RESULTS
The mean age of students was 15.88±1.47 (range: 13-20) years. Of the students, 46(41.4%) reported that they never masturbated and 19 (17.3%) never experienced NEs. NE frequency was not correlated with age (p=0.092). Having NEs was not related to the time since last masturbation either (p=0.479). Subjects watching TV more than 3h/day had more NEs than the ones watching less (p=0.006). Of the subjects 13.6%, 12.6% and 67% believed that masturbation is halal, permissible and forbidden by religion, respectively whereas these rates were 59.1%, 20.4% and 7.5% for NE.
CONCLUSIONS
Although masturbation and NE are frequent among virgin male religious Muslim teenagers, a significant proportion of young men believe that only masturbation, but not NE, is forbidden by religion. Watching TV seems to be associated with the frequency of NEs. Further studies are required to elicit the factors affecting frequency of NEs.
Topics: Adolescent; Ejaculation; Habits; Humans; Internet Use; Islam; Male; Masturbation; Newspapers as Topic; Orgasm; Religion and Sex; Sexual Abstinence; Sleep; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Television; Time Factors; Young Adult
PubMed: 30606622
DOI: 10.1016/j.androl.2018.08.002 -
The Journal of Sexual Medicine Oct 2021Across Africa, there are strong cultural taboos against masturbation.
BACKGROUND
Across Africa, there are strong cultural taboos against masturbation.
AIM
As part of a broader study investigating sexual health training needs of the health providers, researchers conducted a study to investigate how masturbation is addressed as a clinical issue in clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
METHODS
An exploratory qualitative study design conducted in June 2019 involving 18 focus groups among health care providers and students in the health professions (midwives, nurses, medical doctors). A total of 61 health care students and 58 health providers were interviewed. The study participants were purposively selected and the design was purposively stratified to examine findings across the 3 main health care providers and by experience (clinicians vs students). A semistructured interview guide in Kiswahili language was used. The study participants were presented a case scenario of a 14-year-old boy who was found masturbating in his room by his father, and asked how this case would be handled in a clinical setting. Data were transcribed in Kiswahili and Translated to English.
OUTCOMES
Inductive-deductive thematic analysis was performed. Major themes and subthemes were identified.
RESULTS
Two main themes emerged: (i) knowledge about the management of masturbation and (ii) views about the effects of masturbation. Clinical interventions providers would try to include normalization of masturbation as a pubescent behavior combined with advice to stop the adolescent from masturbating, a recommendation to watch for negative effects immediately postmasturbation, and referral to a psychologist for treatment. Across providers and students, masturbation in adolescence was seen as clinically problematic, potentially leading to multiple issues in adulthood including sexual dissatisfaction with a spouse, psychological dependency, and erectile dysfunction, loss of sexual sensitivity in intercourse, premature ejaculation, and penis size reduction. Several participants mentioned they received no training about masturbation to guide their clinical practice.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
These findings affirm the need for comprehensive sexual health training in Tanzanian universities.
STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS
Use of stratified design by profession and experience allowed to explore if there appear to be differences between students and experienced providers. The findings cannot be generalizable to all health professional students and providers across Tanzania.
CONCLUSION
When designing sexual health curricula for Tanzania, it is important to include accurate information about masturbation as a normal and healthy sexual practice to address widely held myths about its effects on health, and to train providers in how to counsel when concerns and inaccurate information are brought to the clinical encounter. Mushy SE, Rosser BRS, Ross MW, et al. The Management of Masturbation as a Sexual Health Issue in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study of Health Professionals' and Medical Students' Perspectives. J Sex Med 2021;18:1690-1697.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Health Personnel; Humans; Male; Masturbation; Sexual Health; Students, Medical; Tanzania
PubMed: 34452866
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.07.007 -
Ryoikibetsu Shokogun Shirizu 2003
Review
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Behavior Therapy; Child; Child, Preschool; Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders; Fingersucking; Habits; Humans; Masturbation; Nail Biting; Nose; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
PubMed: 14626074
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American Journal of Psychotherapy Oct 1955
Topics: Humans; Masturbation; Psychoanalytic Therapy
PubMed: 13258883
DOI: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1955.9.4.630 -
Ceskoslovenska Psychiatrie Apr 1994Examination of a group of 602 Czech girls and group of 192 Czech boys aged 16 to 18 years revealed that differences in the occurrence of masturbation are in our...
Examination of a group of 602 Czech girls and group of 192 Czech boys aged 16 to 18 years revealed that differences in the occurrence of masturbation are in our population markedly greater than in German or American university students. In the examined groups cca 90% boys and only 6% of the examined girls masturbated. There were also marked differences in the frequency of masturbation. In our population so far the consequences of sexual liberalization after social changes at the end of 1989 are not yet manifest. It can be, however, assumed that in our country liberalization will also lead to a diminution of differences in the occurrence and frequency of masturbation between the two sexes. The authors hold the view that an important part is played also by biological factors, in particular those of a hormonal character.
Topics: Adolescent; Czech Republic; Female; Humans; Male; Masturbation
PubMed: 8004688
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Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 1994Given the potential value of masturbation as an alternative to high-risk sexual practices, there is a need to investigate factors surrounding this method of...
Given the potential value of masturbation as an alternative to high-risk sexual practices, there is a need to investigate factors surrounding this method of physiological sexual fulfillment. Therefore, this study examined the differences, if any, between women who have engaged in masturbation only (MO), both masturbation and sexual intercourse (MSI), and sexual intercourse only (SIO). An anonymous questionnaire was administered to volunteer respondents enrolled at a Midwestern university, yielding a subsample of 777 never-married, heterosexual women. Group comparisons indicated that MO Group women were most likely to feel guilty about engaging in masturbation and petting, but least likely to report either comfort with their sexuality or sexual satisfaction. MSI Group women indicated that, while growing up, they were less attached to their mother and father figures, whom they rated as uncommunicative. They also were more likely to have engaged in risk-related sexual behaviors. SIO Group women were more likely to have used contraceptives at first sexual intercourse and to report fewer lifetime sex partners than MSI Group women. Since a substantial number of college women refrain from engaging in masturbation, yet choose to have unprotected sexual intercourse and multiple sex partners, and others engage in masturbation but report experiencing guilt feelings regarding self-stimulation, it is of crucial importance that the negative connotations of masturbation and its attendant impact on sexual satisfaction be addressed by sexuality educators, clinicians, and researchers.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Coitus; Female; Humans; Masturbation; Sexual Behavior; Students
PubMed: 7996590
DOI: 10.1080/00926239408403429 -
The Journal of Sexual Medicine Jan 2012
Topics: Female; Humans; Infant; Masturbation; Twins, Monozygotic
PubMed: 21554555
DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02293.x -
Yonsei Medical Journal Apr 2000This study examined the masturbatory experiences and other sexual activities of young Korean males in military service. The actual status of masturbation and its...
This study examined the masturbatory experiences and other sexual activities of young Korean males in military service. The actual status of masturbation and its relationship to sexual activity questionnaire. A total of 1,212 young males among military personnel in Korea were interviewed with sexuality questionnaires on masturbation, sexual intercourse and personal characteristics. We divided these subjects into four groups according to the age of initiation of masturbation and analyzed the relationship between masturbation and other sexual activities. The mean age of subjects was 22.03 +/- 1.22 (19-27) years. The percentage of men who reported ever having masturbated was 98.1% (1189/1212) and the average age of initiation of masturbation was 14.26 +/- 1.66 years. So we divided 1,212 males into four groups on the basis of the average age below and above one standard deviation. Overall, 67.7% (821/1212) had experienced sexual intercourse, and significantly, the earlier the initiation age of masturbation, the higher the coitus rate in each group (p < 0.05). About 21.5% of the men who were not virgins had experienced their first sexual intercourse with prostitutes. The mean age of first coitus, the incidence of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the frequency of masturbation were closely linked to the initiation age of masturbation, respectively (p < 0.05). A masturbatory guilt feeling was seen in about 10.9% (132/1212) and there was no significant difference according to the types of religious worship (p = 0.227). On the basis of this study, sexual activities generally increased accordingly as the beginning of masturbation was earlier. Coital incidence in this study was 67.7% for young males in Korean military service, and 21.5% of them had their first sexual intercourse with prostitutes. Prostitution still plays an important role in the sexual lives of males in Korea. The incidence of STD was over 10% and homosexual manifestation was seen in 1.07% of subjects. Thus a proper and sound sex education at school during childhood is needed in Korea. A large scale survey of sexual behavior in various populations is essential for the improvement of correct sexual concepts.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Korea; Male; Masturbation; Military Personnel; Sex Education; Sexual Behavior
PubMed: 10817020
DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2000.41.2.205 -
Journal of Sex Research 2009Much research into young people's developing sexuality is concerned with risk avoidance and the reduction of negative outcomes. Little research has been conducted into...
Much research into young people's developing sexuality is concerned with risk avoidance and the reduction of negative outcomes. Little research has been conducted into sexual self-exploration and, in particular, masturbation among young people, and this has generally been concerned merely with its prevalence. Little is known about the potential role of masturbation in relation to young people's developing sexuality, especially among young women. This study aimed to explore, using a qualitative approach, how young women reported their experiences of masturbation and whether and how these related to other aspects of their sexual activity. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was employed to identify the range of reported experiences across participants, as well as the relations between various aspects of sexual development and experiences within participants. The findings revealed a broad continuum of views and opinions on female masturbation, which had strong links with parent and partner communication and the young women's beliefs and values concerning their sexual selves. The article concludes by drawing attention to the apparent relation between positive early childhood communication, young women's positive views of their sexual self, and their subsequent sexual activity.
Topics: Adolescent; Arousal; Body Image; Communication; Culture; Female; Gender Identity; Humans; Interview, Psychological; Libido; Masturbation; Orgasm; Psychosexual Development; Self Concept; Sexual Behavior; Social Values
PubMed: 19350442
DOI: 10.1080/00224490902878993