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Yes yes, I understand that it feels good and all, but would you recomend it? Should someone who has never tried it before try it? I know that there are some religious reasons for not trying it.. but I've also heard that it can be addicting. Umm.. what else? Are there any kind of health problems or benifits that result?
I've never tried it before and I'm not sure if I ever want to or not. I'm just curious. That's why I'm asking. I want to get as many people's opinions on it as I can.
Heh. This is kind of a weird question. Hope you understand what I'm asking.

I think masturbation helps one become more comfortable with his/herself and sexual feelings. I honestly believe that there are no problems with it.

This I agree with. Masturbation helps you understand your body better (and it feels good). There are injunctions against it in some cultures, and that can make it hard to get up the courage to do.

I don't think there should be a stigma against it, but sadly it's one of those 'everyone does it, no one talks about it' situations razz

It's fun, it's a release, and it can make you feel good. I'm for it smile

Yeah, it can be addicting. But so can eating chocolate. That doesn't mean you should never do it. All it means is that you should do it in moderation.

As others have said, it's an extremely good way to learn about your body. That can make you a much happier/healthier person. It's also a really good way to release tension. Sexual tension can build up and make you feel more stressed. Masturbation is a huge reliever.

Personally, I can't orgasm without masturbating (I'm one of those clitoral people, whee). So we encorporate masturbation into our sex routine.

I heard this one tv awhile ago and find it totally true. "If you weren't supposed to touch them then they would be in the middle of your back."

In other words, they are within reach so there is no reason not to. Read the masturbation sticky for more info.

I thin she means without having one's period, it's not possible to have biological children (getting pregnant, etc). Though that's still not entirely possible, due to things like invitro-fertilization, etc.

YOUR gonna die if you masterbate the devil shall make you pay for your sins Rwar!!!

Erm or not, Go for it its not hurting you and it doesnt do anything bad well unless you get caught by misunderstood parents. As far as religion goes i havent seen it anywhere in the orignal bible that its bad all it says is god wanted and kid and the guy withdrew so god slew him or something like that, Anywho if god didnt want us to do it he wouldnt have made it feel so god so until the lord himself comes and tells me to stop or it starts to lessen my life span ill be busy for the next 15 minutes 4laugh

Alot of people think it's morally wrong, or it goes against their religion. It is my belief that there is nothing wrong with it, despite anyone's religion or beliefs.

My mother for one, thinks it's wrong and sick. Alot of people can be close minded about it, but that's their opinion, not yours.

If you're THAT curious about it, and it won't hurt anything, which it won't, you may as well try it and see what you think about it, and if you like it, that's your choice, if you don't like it, that's your choice too. In this case, what everyone else says about it shouldn't be your guidelines for whether you do or not.

But it DOES relieve stress, it DOES help you to relax, and if you can't sleep, it helps that too. It's not forbidden, and I highly doubt you'll get horrible consequences from it, unless a parent walks in on you, which won't be the end of the world.