The Truths about Masturbation and its

Effects on Health, Academic

Performances
Beliefs, and Society
By
Emmanuel Azuela
Raul Abilay
Alexis Isaac Flores
A Research Paper
Submitted for the Fulfillment of
Requirements in English 2
at

University of Nueva Caceres

March 2012

I.

A. Introduction
The English word masturbation was introduced in
the 18th century, based on the Latin verb masturbari,
alongside the more technical and slightly earlier onanism.

The Latin verb masturbari is of uncertain origin. Suggested

derivations include an unattested word for "penis", *mazdo,
cognate with Greekmzea, "genitals", or alternatively a
corruption of an unattested *manustuprare ("to defile with
the hand"), by association with turbare "to disturb". There is
a wide array of more recent slang synonyms, among the
most notable being to jerk of (1896) and wank (1948).While
masturbation is the formal word for this practice, many other
expressions are in common use. Terms such as playing with
you, pleasuring oneself and slang such as wankingand
jerking ofare common. Self-abuse and self-pollution were
common in early modern times and are still found in modern
dictionaries. A large variety of other euphemisms and
dysphemisms exist which describe masturbation.
Masturbation or autoerotism is any kind of sexual selfstimulation that leads to erotic arousal. Orgasm is a frequent
though not necessarily results. Masturbation is common
sexual activity among males and females; most studies show
that 90% of males and sixty percent of females at some point

during their life. Masturbation is one of the quickest, most

successful methods for many females to attain orgasm.
Despite myths and fallacies that have developed over the
years regarding masturbations ill effects on physical and
mental health, it is a normal sexual activity; indeed, its a
useful means of developing ones sexual capacities. Young
children, adolescents, and young and old adults often alike
engage to masturbatory activities. Mental health
professionals discourage its practice only when it becomes
the sole sexual outlet despite the ready availability of other
outlets when it is accompanied by excessive feelings of
disgust, shame or guilt.
B. Statement of the Problem
What are the effects of masturbation on health, religion,
and social aspects?
C. Rationale
Masturbation is a normal activity for both genders but
there are things that both male and female know more

about this topic. They often want to ask but just seems too
awkward by asking to people or in public. Thats why these
research will eliminate the burden on issues regarding
masturbation.
D. Specific question
Is masturbation a sin?
What makes a person masturbate?
What are the effects of masturbation to the Teenagers?
What is its effect in academic performance of a student?
E. Hypothesis
Too much masturbation can make you lustful
F. Scope and Delimitation
Out of 50 students in the University of Nueva Caceres, this
includes 16 grade 6 students, 16 high school 18 college
students, 45 studentswere used as a sample in conducting
the survey.This study limits its coverage on the students
only. Its main purpose is to identify the common problems
that they encounter and to propose possible solutions

regarding this problems. This study considers every aspect

of students personal information that has an impacton
their academic performances. Each of the respondents are
given same questionnaires to answer. And this study
focuses on the current students of the present school year,
2011-2012.
G. Definition of terms
Autoerotism

o sexual gratification obtained solely through

stimulation by oneself of one's own body

Dysphemisms

o the substitution of a disagreeable, offensive, or

disparaging expression for an agreeable or inoffensive
one; also: an expression so substituted

Euphemisms

o the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive

expression for one that may offend or suggest
something unpleasant; also: the expression so
substituted.

Genitals
o A person or animal's external organs of reproduction.

Lustful

o feeling or showing strong sexual desire : feeling or

showing lust

Masturbate

o to touch or rub your own sexual organs for sexual

pleasure

Orgasm
o A climax of sexual excitement, characterized by
pleasure centered in the genitals and (in men)
accompanied by ejaculation.

II. Review of related literature

Most studies and literatures on masturbation would

point that it would too much lustful and by religion it is a
sin most likely for Catholics. Most effects of
masturbation were said harmful to health and most of
people nowadays consider masturbation is a sin for
people who do this thing. This literature would clarify
studies regarding the questions on masturbation to build
up thoughts with basis.
Whoever has never had a lustful thought, be the first
to say yes. How do we deal with

such thoughts? In

the light of Matt.

5:28, believers seem to be walking a tight rope
everyday of their lives. But we believe lust is a very
much misunderstood word and concept. It is precisely
such a misunderstanding that caused Christians in the
past to seclude themselves misunderstanding still
prohibits Catholic priests from marrying. And it is this
misunderstanding that leaves believers with the

condemnation that they commit adultery every day of

their lives.To living in caves a part from civilization. For
us masturbation is just an act of sexual pleasuring and
doesnt violate the law of the church.
People masturbate for a number of reasons. Teenagers
have a high sex drive and may need to get off
frequently. Some people won't or can't get a partner, so
they masturbate instead. And sometimes when people
are bored, masturbation is just something to pass the
time.
There are urban myths about strange side effects (hairy
palms, blindness, loss of fertility etc) but they were
always just myths and have been proven untrue.
Just make sure that you clean up afterwards and that
you hygenically dispose of the Kleenex or the like that
you used.
There are no side effects of the masturbation unless you
do it in excess i.e, 3 to 4 times a day. Control it to only
once a week. If you do it a lot then you may suffer from

muscular weekness+neuro related disorders+lack of

confidence+poor concentration etc.
Years ago when sex wasn't talked about much (and even
to this day some people don't believe in masturbation
and feel it's evil and lustful) someone would say, "If you
do that, you'll go blind" simply to scare the person and
have them stop what they were doing. Masturbation is
normal and relief system for most men and some
women, but if it interferes with your life and you're
making it your major entertainment then you need to
get a life.
Masturbation is the same as having sex. Instead of
ejaculating into the partner's body, you use your hand
to stimulate the penis and achieve orgasm. In effect, the
side effects of masturbation are the same as the side
effects of having sex.

III. The Methodology

A.The Research Design
The research method is a survey because the researcher
just gives respondents the questionnaire for them to fill
out the needed data. It is appropriate because our
research is a behavioral research that would need
observation on the respondents. If there will be enough
time the researcher would like to conduct an observation
on the respondents.
B.Sampling
The researcher will use the convenience sampling method.
The researcher will pick or choose person who has an
interest or shows interest in the research
C. Respondents
There will be 20 respondents. The respondents will be
either male or female that has an age 12 to 18 years old
D.Data gathering

The researcher will use the quantitative method in

gathering data that will be collected in the survey that has
been conducted and the results in observation will be also
be collected. The collected data will be tallied
E. Statistical use
Sample questionnaire:
1. Male/ female
2. Age
3. How old were you when you started?
4. How long do your sessions typically last?
5. Have you ever been caught? (who/when/where)
6. Where is the weirdest place you have masturbated?
7. How often do you masturbate?
8. Have you ever given it up as a new years Resolution?
-if yes, why??
9. What was your best/worst experience?
10. Did you ever pass out in the middle of masturbating?
-if yes, why??
11. Do you ever need help to get going?
-if yes, why??