9 Lies About Masturbation We Need to Stop Spreading Immediately

Masturbation is one of life's greatest, albeit underrated, gifts. But more often than not, it remains a taboo topic of conversation, ranking up high on "what not to discuss at a dinner party" list. Sure, celebs like Anna Kendrick, Nicki Minaj and Sarah Silverman don't mind publicly dishing about their solo experiences, but in less glittering circles, this type of talk is discouraged if not outright banned.

Why? Perhaps, despite its ubiquity, the topic is still plagued by a general air of misunderstanding. Myths about who's doing it and why, not to mention outright lies about its supposed health risks, cloud our perception of masturbation. But they shouldn't.

We bust nine of the craziest self-love fallacies to prove that masturbation is normal — and we should probably all be doing it more.

1. Masturbation is the plight of the single person.
2. It will make you go blind.
3. Eating Kellogg's Corn Flakes will help control your masturbatory urges.
4. Masturbating uses up all of your orgasms.
5.  Masturbation causes male infertility.
6. Masturbation causes erectile dysfunction.
7. Women can become addicted to vibrators.
8. Masturbation kills your sex drive.
9. Only dudes masturbate.

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