Usually achieved by hand massaging the male {penis} or female {clitoris}. Masturbation is now generally accepted as perfectly normal, at least by the medical fraternity. It's estimated over 90% of men & 65% of women masturbate at some time. There is no medical evidence to suggest {masturbation} has any harmful effect on health.
Despite this, myths abound regarding the consequences of masturbating (causes blindness, insanity, etc.). You may never wish to indulge in {masturbation} or believe it's wrong, but for many people, it helps their enjoyment of sex. For many people, masturbation provides a means of learning which sexual stimulus is best suited to them.
With this knowledge, they can work with their partner & build a rewarding sexual relationship. For others, {masturbation} is simply a harmless relief from sexual tension. In adolescence, it enhances understanding of bodily responses, improving satisfaction & success rate of, what is important to everyone, the initial sexual experience.
