Kristi: B/c my stbx never did (at any time in life...before, during or after our relationship) and I was wondering what the reason might be for those women who done (don't like it / feel 'dirty' / not enough time / hurts / whatever). Feel free to message me if personal in nature.

Totally normal...I think? If it's not, than I'm some sort of freak to! Just kidding! I think it's normal and essential, whether you're getting it or not. This will probably sound like a "typical man", but hear me out. Sometimes you just want to get off and rather than spend time getting someone else in the mood, why not take care of your on business and get on with your day? I love the passion and foreplay that comes with sex, but if you're in a hurry, it's the answer! Nothing wrong with it in my book!

I don't think there is anything morally wrong with masturbation or anything. I used to masturbate but have not done it since high school...probably 5 years ago. I have numerous reasons why I do not choose to do this:

*I have never been able to O when I masturbate on my own. Comfortably, I am not able to stimulate myself in the right areas. Therefore, it feels okay, but it feels much better to just have sex for me.
*It's hard to find things to turn me on. I get offended by porn and things of that nature. There's just not much that does it for me anymore except for foreplay...with a man.
*I was diagnosed with depression and put on prozac. It's working wonders, but one of the side effects is lack of interest. There are zillions of things I would rather do in the day than have sex. I am rarely in the mood with my partner (stbx as well) as is, and even less in the mood when I'm on my own.

Those are my answers. I think it's different on an individual level however.

You gotta have a hobby...just kidding...it's a very healthy and can be incredibly mutually fullfilling. Anytime I get in a relationship (which is the only way I share myself) I make sure to mention that where and when I can uh...enjoy myself...is between me...God and the cops....honest. I've never thought about frequency...I'm 36 and I can say far less than when I was 18. Plus....it's the safest sex there is...period! Cheers!

All of this talk about masturbating makes me want to...I gotta go!

SHE'S USUALLY GETTING READY FOR WORK WHEN I DO IT.

My partner does not masturbate and the only reason being is that his sex drive is much lower than mine and I keep him in the bed all the time anyway. I, on the other hand, (pun intended lol) masturbate quite frequently. He knows about it and enjoys watching me. I'll call him at work and say "guess what I'm doing?" and so on....or sometimes he'll call home and interrupt me. Now that really pisses me off and I tell him he interrupted me LOL! I've always been sexual though and have been masturbating since I was ten (started my period then), so it's something I can take care of in a minute or make a day of it. It's a great stress reliever, it helps me relax, and who knows my body better than myself? :)

yes it is normal to do it and yes i do it sometimes daily, and yes she knows about it. she does it and i know about it. we use to do it in front of each other and it was great.

Yes, we both do. We oftin talk about it, and also it makes great forplay before doing the act.

I do. I wish it were always with my wife in mind, then I would not be convicted. I agree that if my wife is masterbating watching me or I am masterbating over her, it can be exciting.

I feel good when I keep it about her.

I do if I get the urge and can't control it. After 107 days of singledom (and thus no nookie), my buzzes are my bestest of friends.

I absolutely do and my ex knew it and I am not shy to let anyone else in the future know that I do.

i masturbate every day

hubby doesnt care

he doesnt like to watch me do it

yes I do and no he does not know and I dont do it very often just when I cant stand it any more maybe like once every 2 months or so

now that i'm seperated from my ex., i tend to do it once every other day or so. hell, no one is there with me so i have to take care of myself some how.