Is sex a "want" or a "need"?
Jonas
We evolved to have sex and to masturbate as a species, not just for procreation, but recreation too, or else we wouldn't have been doing it for 10's of thousands of years until some men from the desert decided it is bad.
The health (both physical and mental) benefits are scientifically proven.
mekekelo The health (both physical and mental) benefits are scientifically proven.
I think scientific fashion changes over time. Currently, positive aspects of masturbation are stressed, but the negatives (like compulsion, soreness/oedema, loss of time and social life etc) are still there.
A doctor will say there is nothing wrong with masturbation ...up to the point where it starts to interfere with yours or someone else's life.
Vanessa We can consider it,needed to have a better health.
We've discussed this before, so all I'll say for sure is that my own health and happiness were increased greatly when I quit masturbation (or, more accurately, when I allowed myself to be prevented from it). I understand you have different view and experience and totally respect that.
Angelina advantages yes, i think so too but does that make it a need?
I think to the extent that sex brings us closer to others and serves to continue the species, it's definitely a need.
Masturbation, however, is by definition, a solitary activity. It's not needed at all and can go against getting out there, forming relationships, and living life!!
That's what I found. Of course other people have other experiences and I respect this too.
Jonas Do people actually need to masturbate?
Here's a question:
If I feel horny is it better for me to go interact with my wife (in any way, doesn't have to be sexual) or for me to boot up porn and keep to myself until late at night?
An awful lot of people in the world are doing the latter! Is this healthy?
Jonas Surely no-one ever died from lack of orgasms?
Currently I am testing this theory...
Gnaws own leg off through sexual frustration
Vanessa We can consider it,needed to have a better health.
if health is the first priority i agree with you
Jonas A doctor will say there is nothing wrong with masturbation ...up to the point where it starts to interfere with yours or someone else's life.
exactly and i agree with you science is an ongoing process
Jonas Gnaws own leg off through sexual frustration
does not work because of my thighbands
Jonas I think scientific fashion changes over time. Currently, positive aspects of masturbation are stressed, but the negatives (like compulsion, soreness/oedema, loss of time and social life etc) are still there.
A doctor will say there is nothing wrong with masturbation ...up to the point where it starts to interfere with yours or someone else's life.
Only happens if it is excessive.
Jonas We've discussed this before, so all I'll say for sure is that my own health and happiness were increased greatly when I quit masturbation (or, more accurately, when I allowed myself to be prevented from it)
Psychologically/emotionally,I can understand it;but physically,it is not what the scientists tell.
Jonas Masturbation, however, is by definition, a solitary activity. It's not needed at all and can go against getting out there, forming relationships, and living life!!
If done in a reasonable amount,it can help when single and help to know our body better.And it is often considered good,even if in relationship,nowadays.
Jonas Is this healthy?
Depends of the mood of your wife.
Jonas Currently I am testing this theory...
Why not have some with your girlfriend?
Angelina if health is the first priority i agree with you
Health is rarely used as a reason for doing it,but it is a good side-effect.
Vanessa Psychologically/emotionally,I can understand it;but physically,it is not what the scientists tell.
But psychology is also a science
Jonas We have very different opinions and this is probably the result of our very different experiences with chastity. For you it's an unwelcome limit, for me a personal choice that freed me from masturbation.
i think at the psychological point the differences between volunteers and involuntaries are very big