Prevalence, frequency, and associations of masturbation with partnered sexual behaviors among US adolescents.

Abstract

Sexual development is a dynamic process during adolescence, and masturbation is an enduring component of sexuality.

Fundamental differences appear to exist between male and female sexual expression.

Health care providers should recognize that many teens masturbate and discuss masturbation with patients because masturbation is integral to normal sexual development.

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Subjects

• Adolescent
• Condoms
• Cross-Sectional Studies
• Demography
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Masturbation
• Prevalence
• Sex Factors
• Sexual Partners
• United States

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Authors

• Cynthia L Robbins
• Vanessa Schick
• Michael Reece
• Debra Herbenick
• Stephanie A Sanders
• Brian Dodge
• J Dennis Fortenberry

Publication date

2011-12-07

Journal

Journal topics

• Adolescent Medicine
• Pediatrics

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine

Section of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W 10th St, HS 1001, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. cyrobbin [at] iupui.edu

Release reference

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Dec;165(12):1087-93

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