Is masturbation the same as sex?

[Anonymous]

Can going without masturbation be as unhealthy as going without sex?

[mrmonogamous]

No, it’s not the same as sex. Masturbation is some thing you do to yourself. No one else can masturbate you. You can get a hand job or be fingered, but that’s somebody else doing it for you. Masturbation is completely a solo act. And there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with it!

[Reece12345]

If we're just talking about health-wise, then I'm not sure. I've heard it's definitely not healthy to have no sex. So far as sex vs. masturbation I'm not really sure.

Just using myself as a test subject, I've only been masturbating for a long time and I'm still healthy, lol.

[Reece12345]

Thanks for the MHO!

[Katie1964]

Is masturbation the same as sex? No, similar but not the same.


Can going without masturbation be as unhealthy as going without sex? Probably, especially if you are going without sex also.

[ushagomez]

I think that we all benefit from a regular orgasm and sexual pleasure. It doesn’t matter if it is with a partner or solo. I think a regular orgasm is important.

[Guy13]

Neither or unhealthy according to my doctor. Ask your doctor.

[integrale77]

First of all going without sex or masturbation is not unhealthy it's just frustrating.

Masturbation and sex are the same in the sense of they are both ways of stimulation to achieve orgasm.
They are different in the sense one is a solo act with the end aim of just pleasure, the other is a shared experience where the focus is not just yourself. And it helps maintain an emotional bond.

[MacMan156]

well, i think it really depends on you. some people dont feel the urge to do it some do, if you dont feel like doing it you dont have to. some people do it once a month, some do it everyday.

[slatyb]

Physiologically it's about the same.

[Dargil]

I don't necessarily think abstinence is, but there comes a time that I feel needy for sexual intimacy.

[SlothySlob]

What do you mean by "unhealthy"?

[TCredo]

i have frequent sex but still enjoy masturbation frequently as well. for me it's different sexual release... not sure if going without either is "unhealthy" but it makes me cranky lol :)

[TCredo]

thanks for the like and fun question :)

[Shedzij567]

Going without it is unhealthy

[JPresidente]

I think everyone needs a release on a regular basis or we become grumpy and frustrated. How you go about it is up to you.

[Mangospacho]

It’s not unhealthy to go without sex but they are two totally different things.

[tetheritwell86]

Right besides the obvious of one your hand, other a woman.

[Guardian45]

Sex is love with another or others. Masturbation is self-love. If your NOT getting one, then I hope you're getting the other!

[CharlieDMX]

You can go without both. But if you have to choose. It's better to go without sex than masturbation.

[Anonymous]

Yes and no. It satisfies the need; but without the risk of pregnancy or STDs.

[Anonymous]

Dunno orgasms help wimen procreeate

[Anonymous]

Masturbation is what single and desperate people do. People with a real sex life have no use for it.

[TCredo]

i am neither single or desperate but still enjoy masturbating :)

[WhitneySnow]

Real sex leads to pregnancy and STDs if you’re not careful and you go too far.

[TCredo]

@WhitneySnow Always smart to be careful