It seems to me that most folks' understanding is partly backwards. Orgasm is evolution's gift to those that survive to get them to do the business required to survive - all the extra pleasures and possibilities thereof just a bonus that is in fact a part of the package. If sex is that business, then orgasm is the reward. Of course for an emotionally healthy and mature human there's much added to that, and that properly the physical pleasure falls within the spectrum of the many joys of relationship.Maybe it is different for a woman because at least for me the goal of masturbation is to orgasm. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
I fixed that for you. — Benkei
Maybe it is different for a woman because at least for me the goal of masterbation is to orgasm. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
Masturbation avoids the problem of safe sex. Also, at the present time of the pandemic we are almost prohibited from meeting others so masturbation is about the only uncomplicated form of sexual expression left open — Jack Cummins
At the moment, it [masturbation] is one of the few liberties we have left. — Jack Cummins
Well, as per our national chief medical officer, as long as you wear a mask while having sex, then it's ok to have sex during the pandemic — Book273
This is an odd topic; I've heard that Emanuel Kant believed that masturbation was a violation of "moral duty to the self" or something along those lines, but I'm not sure what his line of logic or reasoning was.
Does anyone have any other opinions on this subject — IvoryBlackBishop
masturbation in itself is nothing to be particularly ashamed of, it’s really the pairing with porn that makes it a concerning matter. — Ignance
I would argue that masturbation is about one of the only free ways of sexual expression in a broken and an increasingly coercive world. — Jack Cummins
It is about acceptance of one's own body and sexuality. In this way, it can be seen as a spiritual act. — Jack Cummins
That's an interesting point of view, can you explain please? You are saying that if someone with a vivid imagination creates their own stimulation in their mind, that's ok; but if someone without such a good imagination uses the interwebs to dial up some visual stimulation, that's "concerning." Can you say why, and exactly what the concern is? Let's assume that the performers and production crew are all consenting adults and are compensated fairly. — fishfry
Also, one should not be "particularly" ashamed of wankification; but that perhaps they should be just a little ashamed? How much shame is required, exactly? I need to know right away. "Asking for a friend." — fishfry
Does anyone have any other opinions on this subject? — IvoryBlackBishop
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