Is solo sex linked to safer sex in teens?
Could self-pleasure contribute to greater self-control?
New evidence suggests that teens who masturbate (which includes, surprise!, most of them) may also be more likely to use condoms when they have sex. At least, the ones willing to talk about it say they do. The study relied on a small number of teens who had to have permission from their parents to participate, so it’s hard to tell whether the data really applies across the board. Certainly seems like a subject worthy of further study! [Huffington]
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