Yes, I know I’ve said a lot about masturbation recently, but something I overheard today got me thinking and I just had to post about it.We went out for a pub lunch and two women on a neighbouring table were obviously having a heart to heart because one told her friend that she was “dreadfully upset because she’d discovered her husband masturbating”.Dear oh dear!

Malc and I were stunned. Surely women still don’t go around thinking men in relationships don’t need to get their rocks off on their own now and then? Or even every day if they’re that way inclined? But obviously they do. Seems to me I’m learning a lot about old-fashioned myths and their survival these days!

Masturbation can release sexual tension and is often used as an addition to a couple’s sexual repertoire. It can also give both men and women a sense of being in control of their own sexuality.

Ladies! Please believe me when I tell you that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your relationship just because your other half likes to masturbate. In fact, he’s just like the majority of the male population because according to surveys, around 90% of males between 18-39 masturbate on a regular basis, dropping to 66% by the age of 50.

So why not trying looking at it this way instead: if your partner masturbates, he’s one of the normal guys and surely there’s nothing wrong with having a sexually healthy partner?

Sadie xx

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