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    Posted on: 05/12/2003

    Question

    Is masturbation really normal? I do masturbate but i feel it is wrong. All my friends make fun of me because of it. They tease and make rumors. What can i do? I have been told 95%of all people do it, but they tell me i'm the only one .Is it really normal?

    Answer

    There is nothing wrong with masturbating, but most people keep this activity to themselves and do it in private. For more information -- Masturbation
    Answered By:
    Nancy Brown, PhD


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