Masturbation Among Malaysian Young Adults: Associated Sexual and Psychological Well-Being Outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Despite being a common sexual practice, not much is known about masturbation within the Malaysian context. The current study examined the masturbation practices of a convenience sample of Malaysian young adults, and how one's reported experience of masturbating and frequency of masturbation is associated with sexual and psychological well-being. Satisfaction with sex life, satisfaction with life, depression, anxiety, and stress were measured as outcome variables. Responses from 621 participants (M = 22.1 years, SD = 2.4 years) that were collected through an online questionnaire were analyzed. Results revealed that most participants (77.7%) had masturbated at least once in their life. Sexual satisfaction and psychological well-being did not differ between those who reported ma

SUBMITTER: Phuah LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10213586 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature