Weird wank?
Question
I really love wanking but I've found a different way of doing it and I think it's a bit wrong. Basically if I move myself up and down on my bed it feels so much better than doing it normally. I enjoy it so much. Is this abnormal? Should I stop? Please help.
Answer
It is perfectly normal to masturbate (wank), and what you describe is just your own way of getting sexual pleasure.
There are different ways of masturbating. Some men hold the shaft of their penis in their hand and move their hand up and down while others use different techniques - like yours. There is no right or wrong way to masturbate. Masturbation is completely natural and harmless, no matter how often you do it. It is fine to masturbate as little or as often as you like.
Masturbating can give you good feelings and it can make you orgasm. It can also help you to get to know your own body. There are a lot of stories about things that happen to people who masturbate but they are not true. Masturbation can cause no mental or physical harm. It is important not to feel worried, guilty or scared about masturbating.
If you'd like talk to someone, in confidence, about anything to do with sex and relationships you can do so at you nearest Brook Centre, Young People's Service, or family planning clinic. All these services offer confidentiality so no one will be told about your visit, unless you want them to be. If you'd rather discuss your situation over the phone you can call the Brook Freephone Helpline on 0800 0185 023.
Updated: 05/04/2006
Question answered by YouthNet in association with Brook
