Our cultural denial of masturbation sustains sexual repression. From childhood through adulthood, we feel guilt and shame over masturbation. Deprived of a sexual relationship with ourselves, we are easier to manipulate and more accepting of the status quo. I believe masturbation holds the key to reversing sexual repression, especially for women who think they’re “frigid” or aren’t sure whether they’re having orgasms in partnersex. The same is true for men who are “premature ejaculators” or for those men who can’t get enough stimulation to have an orgasm from intercourse.
