Masturbation is widely believed to be a sin, but a crime it is not. Studies have shown that masturbatory-like acts can be observed in children as young as 2 years old, indicating that this is something humans are inclined to do and most of us tend to like doing even into adulthood.

The mainstream view is that there is nothing wrong with masturbation or the thoughts that go with it — fantasizing about sexual scenarios while you touch yourself. Masturbation is a natural way for sexual release, and sex experts even advocate mutual masturbation as one way for couples to get sexually intimate safely (i.e., without the risk of getting pregnant or getting some types of STDs). Another reason why most experts tend to favor this form of sexual gratification is because it is one way for those without partners to release sexual tension. It is also a way to discover yourself and your sexual needs so that you can communicate this better to your partner. As a matter of fact, mutual masturbation with the use of sex toys such as love dolls and dildos is a healthy way to enhance relationships.

The bottomline — masturbation is safe and is not an indicator of any problem unless it is linked to an existing obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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