Betty Dodson Ph.D. Grandmother of Masturbation Taking Sex into Your Own Hands Is My Credo. Masturbation is our first natural sexual activity. Masturbation is the ongoing love affair that each of us has with ourselves throughout our lifetime. Masturbation is an erotic meditation. Masturbation inspires creativity.
Masturbation is a way to gain sexual self-knowledge.
Cultural denial of masturbation is the basis of sexual repression. Sharing masturbation with a lover enhances sexual intimacy. Being responsible for our own orgasm gives us a choice when it comes to partnersex. Being responsible for our own orgasm gives us a choice when it comes to partnersex. In the tradition of many cultures, some people enjoy celebrating sex in a group.