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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > masturbation
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > masturbation
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > sexuality and reproduction > masturbation

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masturbation  

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  • Masturbation, or the practice of solo sexual pleasure, is often considered a safe sexual activity that can improve both the health of the practitioner and his or her sex life with a sexual partner. For many adolescents, masturbation is the first type of sexual activity that they engage in. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Deviance; Masturbation]

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