Does masturbating count as being sexually active?

Question

I have to go to a gynecologist in a few weeks. And I'm really scared. I've never had sex but I have masterbated. Does that count as being sexually active?

lumos · Accepted Answer

Not the kind of sexually active your gynecologist would be interested in knowing. Telling them about your masturbation habits would only be necessary if you've somehow hurt yourself. The kind of "sexually active" they're talking about involves a partner. It opens up a discussion about STDs, protection and so on. None of which are relevant when it comes to just masturbating. So no, you're not sexually active.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Nah, that question basically is asking if there's a chance you can become pregnant or get an std. Masturbating is normal and 100% harmless, as long as you don't use hurtful objects or strange lubricants (lotion for example).

Georrgem · Accepted Answer

No it doesn't. Being sexually active involves a partner so you don't have to worry

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Depends on the context, I think.

If the gynecologist wants to know if she should screen you for STD, then no, not so much.

I'd probably go with "I masturbate but no sexual partners" and then decide whether to stay with the gyn depending on the response ;)

Mr_Wolf · Accepted Answer

Lol sorta depends if you are shoving something pretty far up your slit it might depending on the question, but normally no it meant to see if you with another... to test for disease... scaring... etc

whattothink · Answer

With another person, as in partner count.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

No, it does not.

madhatters4 · Answer

no masturbation does not count... not in the sense that a gyno may inquire about. typically a doctor will ask those questions separately, if they ask about masturbation at all

CheerGirl38139 · Answer

Definitely not. My gyno told me that until I spread em (for another person) then she doesn't have to either. ;)

mson95 · Answer

No not at all you're fine, sexual activity would involve another person. This includes, anal, vaginal, oral sex

TatyanaTheEmpress · Answer

Nope, I think not

ClariceOwen23 · Answer

No it doesn't

Dandeus · Answer

In terms of what a doctor is looking at, no. Sexually active in this sense means anything that could result in either pregnancy or infection. Anything with a partner that results in exchange of bodily fluid is what the doctor is concerned with.