Masturbation

     On Thursday we did an activity called ‘Thinking about the Logic of Cultural Taboos Against Masturbation’. We read a short paragraph and were ask of our opinions. I feel as though many of the “widely held cultural beliefs” about masturbation are absolutely prehistoric and ridiculous. The difference between solitary sexual behaviour and sexual behaviour with a partner hardly exists in today’s society. Sexual behaviour is no longer believed to be only for reproduction, so what is the problem with masturbation? For those who personally believe in only engaging in sexual behavior for the purpose of reproduction, I can see a small argument against masturbation. However I see no reason for those people to have any say or opinion towards others who do not share these beliefs.