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Study Reveals Masturbation Trends Across Ages and Genders
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- A study in The Journal of Sex Research analyzes masturbation frequency among 2,562 participants aged 19–58.
- Among women, frequency peaks around age 31 before declining.
- Among men, frequency remains stable from ages 19 to 50.
- The study frames masturbation as autonomous, shaped by fantasizing and partnership.
- Childlessness, parenthood, and sexual orientation shape patterns; limitations include self-report data and identity categories.
