Masturbation is when people touch their own bodies for sexual pleasure. People masturbate in lots of different ways. Touching your own body for sexual pleasure is different for everyone, depending on what makes your body feel good.

Males usually stroke or rub the penis. Females may use their fingers to touch themselves on or near the clitoris, the sensitive organ that is located just above the opening of the vagina. Masturbation sometimes results in orgasm; sometimes it doesn't.

Masturbation can be a great way to release sexual tension or desire without involving anyone else or risking pregnancy or the transmission of STDs. People of all ages masturbate—from infants to people who are much older, and some people choose not to masturbate. Some people believe that masturbation is a normal, healthy thing for people to do. Some people believe that masturbation is wrong. You need to decide for yourself what you believe, and whether or not you want to experiment with touching your own body. If so, just make sure you have some privacy.

For more information on masturbation check out the story called "Masturbation: Solitary Sin or Safe Satisfaction".