Masturbation and pornography are inextricably linked, says clinical sexologist Dr Eve.
Dr Eve says men and women use pornography as material for masturbation.
Yet, society has blackballed both porn and masturbation, independently from each other, she advises.
Read: Going solo: 'It's really healthy to masturbate', says Dr Eve
Dr Eve says a large part of society has stigmatised porn and, by implication masturbation.
She says that masturbation is the most practiced sexual act a across the world, but there is so much shame attached to it.
The fastest way to orgasm is through masturbation.
Read more: Confessions on masturbating at the office
Masturbation is seen as taboo for people with sexual partners, but it is only a potential problem if there is secrecy around the act, Dr Eve advises.
Masturbation and porn habits can sometimes reveal a person's sexual desires and fantasies, she explains.
There's nothing naughty about being sexual.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
Masturbating daily is not a problem.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
Masturbation does not mean decreased attraction to your partner.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
Porn is there to be able to arouse you and get you to a place of heightened excitement to masturbate.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
As a society, we are uncomfortable about the masturbation side of porn. We just don't talk about it.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
Bottom line is, porn is about masturbation. Yet we focus on pornography as being the devil and the big problem.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
Vibrators are the thing that allow women to have confidence because it teaches them how to become orgasmic.
— Dr Eve, clinical sexologist
She discusses many misconceptions about masturbation and shares her expert advice with callers.
Visit Dr Eve's website to learn more. She is running a 10% discount on her sex toy store.
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Below are some of the responses on Twitter:
Refreshing conversation, @Dr_Eve and @Eusebius. We love masturbation so much. Happy international masturbation month. I'm disappointed @twitter didn't make a special emoji for this though 😭. @Radio702
— unfollow me. i unfollowed you. 🖖 (@_lethabo17) May 4, 2018
Been hoping and praying for such a topic. Just want to know if there is anything wrong with me as I masturbate more than I have intercourse with my partner. I have been open with my partner on how I enjoy intercourse but still Masturbation is much better for me
— Pule Shabalala (@Pule_Shabalala) May 4, 2018
Agree! Masturbating is more like 4play.. exploring parts of your body that you never knew would make you COME.
— Ndileka_Jea (@CreamDelicious) May 4, 2018
@Radio702 @Eusebius @Dr_Eve as I said loooooove mustarbation. Do you think this could have a psychological impact when I meet someone. I have been enjoying myself for 9years. Woman power i feel. I have learnt for much about my sexuality. .
— #WeAreNomzamo (@Mullan43) May 4, 2018
nothing wrong with dildos,vibrators...in fact i like it when my gf uses it in front of me-its 1 big turn on...erectile problems...in men..pains could be vascular,low/high blood pressure,alcohol.smoking-prescription meds,my gf says il masturbate you and you do it to me-
— FWJRSA (@fwjrsa) May 4, 2018
@Dr_Eve @Eusebius so in my denomination of the Christian religion, they say if you masturbate often, it desensitizes you and you can't satisfy your husband... Is there any truth to the desensitizing story?
— Mani Kin (@manni_kin) May 4, 2018
Musterbastion is like now an adiction to me I need help Eusebios help with your doctor. I musterbate almost every day after watching porn
— langton (@langton54091619) May 4, 2018
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