Is masturbation healthy?

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Shmuley Boteach

Masturbation is not healthy.

"Men and women who don't masturbate feel a greater gravitation to the opposite sex than those who find constant sexual release through self-pleasure"
7/28/2008 10:43:22 AM

Dr. Andrew Weil

Masturbation is healthy.

It may be healthy and protective, especially for young men
6/21/2008 4:48:26 PM

Department of Health (United Kingdom)

Masturbation is healthy.

Listed as an activity to developing a satisfying sex life
6/21/2008 4:47:51 PM

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Masturbation is not healthy.

"Masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action"
6/20/2008 12:29:27 PM

National Cancer Institute

Masturbation is healthy.

"part of the process in sexual rehabilitation."
6/3/2008 1:34:22 AM

Thomas Szasz

Masturbation is healthy.

"Masturbation: the primary sexual activity of mankind. "
6/3/2008 1:32:18 AM

WebMD

Masturbation is healthy.

"masturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable and safe."
6/2/2008 4:41:01 PM

Marshfield Clinic

Masturbation is healthy.

"It is very normal and is not harmful to your child."
6/2/2008 4:15:08 PM

Massachusetts General Hospital

Masturbation is healthy.

"There are no bad things that happen from masturbation. "
6/2/2008 4:14:55 PM

American Cancer Society

Masturbation is healthy.

" it is a normal and positive experience for most people"
6/2/2008 3:32:32 PM

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Masturbation is healthy.

" Masturbation with your partner (on unbroken skin), or alone,can provide sexual pleasure safely. "
6/2/2008 3:32:23 PM

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Masturbation is healthy.

"caressing your own body and even bringing yourself to orgasm is one way to make yourself feel more comfortable with sex after cancer treatment."
6/2/2008 3:32:11 PM

Cleveland Clinic

Masturbation is healthy.

"Masturbation is a normal and healthy way to fulfill your sexual needs."
6/2/2008 3:31:58 PM

Mayo Clinic

Masturbation is healthy.

"Teach your children that masturbation is a normal — but private — activity."
6/2/2008 3:30:47 PM

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Masturbation is healthy.

"we are able to recognize it as healthful, helpful, and natural behavior."
6/2/2008 11:57:03 AM

Kanye West

Masturbation is healthy.

"still a good option"
5/23/2008 3:06:44 PM