Excerpt from lecture in ANT 2301 Human Sexuality and Culture

1. Human Sexuality and Culture ANT 2301 Dr. Clarence C. Gravlee

2. experiencing sexual pleasure sex with self sex with others

3. Masturbation

6. “ I do not masturbate” second week of class

7. College students who have ever masturbated Source: Pinkerton et al. (2002)

8. College students who masturbate at least 2-3 times per week Source: Elliott & Brantley (1997)

9. Prevalence (%) of masturbation in select countries Sources: Aras et al. (2007), Das (2007a,b), Gerressu et al. (2008), Richters et al. (2003), Wang et al. (2007)

10. Why do some people masturbate? Decreases tension and anxiety Provides outlet for sexual fantasy Allows people to discover what brings them pleasure Partner is unavailable Can be exciting with a partner

11. Why don’t some people masturbate? Religious or cultural prohibitions Guilt Lack of interest

13. No two women masturbate exactly the same way Massaging clitoris directly or indirectly Stimulating clitoris and vagina simultaneously Squeezing legs together Using fingers, dildos, vibrators, or other objects Massaging breasts, nipples, and anal region

16. No two men masturbate exactly the same way Stimulate penis directly with hand Typically, penis grasped and stroked at the shaft Focus on edge of corona and frenulum Vary pressure, rate, grip Massage breasts, nipples, testicles, and anal region

17. Gliding action of prepuce may enhance stimulation and lubrication

19. Masturbatory pleasure before and after circumcision Kim D & Pang M (2007) The effect of male circumcision on sexuality. BJU International 99 (3), 619-622

20. Sexual pleasure before and after circumcision Kim D & Pang M (2007) The effect of male circumcision on sexuality. BJU International 99 (3), 619-622

21. sex with OTHERS