Human Sexuality and Culture ANT 2301 Dr. Clarence C. Gravlee

experiencing sexual pleasure sex with self sex with others

Masturbation

Have you ever masturbated? Yes No

Yes

No

How often do you masturbate? At least once a day Four to six times a week One to three times a week Two to three times a month Once a month or less I do not masturbate

At least once a day

Four to six times a week

One to three times a week

Two to three times a month

Once a month or less

I do not masturbate

“ I do not masturbate” second week of class

College students who have ever masturbated Source: Pinkerton et al. (2002)

College students who masturbate at least 2-3 times per week Source: Elliott & Brantley (1997)

Prevalence (%) of masturbation in select countries Sources: Aras et al. (2007), Das (2007a,b), Gerressu et al. (2008), Richters et al. (2003), Wang et al. (2007)

Why do some people masturbate? Decreases tension and anxiety Provides outlet for sexual fantasy Allows people to discover what brings them pleasure Partner is unavailable Can be exciting with a partner

Why don’t some people masturbate? Religious or cultural prohibitions Guilt Lack of interest

No two women masturbate exactly the same way Massaging clitoris directly or indirectly Stimulating clitoris and vagina simultaneously Squeezing legs together Using fingers, dildos, vibrators, or other objects Massaging breasts, nipples, and anal region

No two men masturbate exactly the same way Stimulate penis directly with hand Typically, penis grasped and stroked at the shaft Focus on edge of corona and frenulum Vary pressure, rate, grip Massage breasts, nipples, testicles, and anal region

Gliding action of prepuce may enhance stimulation and lubrication

Masturbatory pleasure before and after circumcision Kim D & Pang M (2007) The effect of male circumcision on sexuality. BJU International 99 (3), 619-622

Sexual pleasure before and after circumcision Kim D & Pang M (2007) The effect of male circumcision on sexuality. BJU International 99 (3), 619-622

sex with OTHERS