Self-Discovery/Self-Stimulation wrong or ok?

MotherWolff

MotherWolff

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I think from the title, most people here will know what I'm talking about. I don't like using the word, "masturbation" anymore because it has really bad taboo.

So, why is it taboo anyway? Why do so many people think its wrong, and why should other people have to justify it? I am still one of those people who think its wrong, but I plan to do it very soon after years of not doing it.

What do you guys/gals think about this? I really want to know your thoughts on this?
 
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GraybeardGhost

GraybeardGhost

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It's a normal, natural act. People do it all the time. Other species, too. No harm done, generally.

A better question might be this: Why do you think it's wrong, and why should other people have to justify it?
 
DeadmanWalking

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Its taboo most likely has something to do with religion; in (some forms of?) Christianity, it's regarded as a sin (one of my eighth grade teachers beat that into my head, making my life miserable to this day:sad:). Then there's the media stigma of showing to be embarrassing and shameful.

As to whether it's good or bad? I don't think so. A lot of people on this planet do it, even if some will never admit to it. It's a natural thing and it beats the alternative choice of sleeping around.
 
Caderyn

Caderyn

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I didn't realize it was a taboo.

Anyway, I would have to look it up again but if you aren't in a sexual relationship I thought it was healthy to have sexual stimulation. I would be more concerned about my health if I didn't satisfy its urges on occasion. If I remember correctly it also releases chemicals which promote a more positive mood. I can't imagine that would be a bad thing...
 
Caderyn

Caderyn

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BlueDays said:
If it was wrong there would be an awful lot of blind people on this planet. :giggle:

Hard to fathom a certain religion used to preach that it would make you go blind to young teens.:eek:h:
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and don't forget that condoms are responsible for STD's...... :kickingmyself:
 
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ForeverTheWeirdKid

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Spirituality; porn and masturbation is w/o constitution, thereafter depleting energy. I think as long as adultery isn't used as a self stimulant it's ok. Sexual energy is beast and there are forces that don't want you to know. That's where religion comes into play psychology. Everyone want what they shouldn't or can't have. Conditioning was first though, you never wanted it in the first olace.
 
Kiwong

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BlueDays said:
If it was wrong there would be an awful lot of blind people on this planet. :giggle:

Hard to fathom a certain religion used to preach that it would make you go blind to young teens.:eek:h:
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I think the sexual repression of that certain religion has caused so many problems that were tried to be covered up.
 
cowboyup

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I used to feel guilty afterwards, but after I better educated myself, I don't worry about it. Allegedly, it is quite healthy with the release of chemicals that are mood altering (in a good way) and general release of stress.

Everything in moderation, I guess!
 
Froggy246

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I don't think it's wrong at all, it can aid sleep..so I've heard, and as cowboyup said release tensions.
But two things, if thoughts create reality then one probably wants to be careful of what's going through the mind, especially at the crucial point. Also the sexual energy is suppose to be very powerful, so might not be good to deplete/waste it all the time, if it is needed in other areas of ones life.

Self-Discovery :giggle: that tickled me by the way, not heard that one before.
 
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Sverso

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I think SA sufferer have to reduce masturbation in order to be more horny to approach women, don't imitate my friend Ilie who "stimulate" himself three time a day and when see a real woman run away :D
 
MotherWolff

MotherWolff

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Thanks for the feedback, guys/gals.

Ok. From what I can tell, most of you, if not all of you, who have responded so far seem to think that self-stimulation isn't even a bad thing to do. I am also starting to feel this way. Yesterday I talked to a very friendly female counselor/therapist of a mental health agency. She said similarly what you all said; that its natural and not wrong to do. She said that there are children who even do it at ages as early as 3 and 4. o_O

I used to think if I performed self-discovery on myself that God would make something bad happen to me or someone I love. I still feel really weird doing it though. But I guess if I did it more often it wouldn't feel so weird.
 
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jc972

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Thing is, I think for some people it's a healthy learning tool rather than a bunch of different partners. How can someone be satisfied by their partner if they don't know what it takes for themselves to reach that level of pleasure? I believe almost everybody does it or has tried it even those in healthy, committed relationships. The above being said I agree with it in the right time and place.
 
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