I usually masturbate from one to three times a day. I don't feel that is unusual for a guy my age, but my technique may be a little different. When I stroke my penis I like to make a fist right below my head and make short, quick strokes up and down from that point. This technique gives me the most pleasure out of my sessions!
- age 16, Michigan
I think I masturbate more than average. I've tried several of the techniques on this site but I prefer the standard grip [the Fist]. Being uncircumcised, it's hard to beat the pleasure of the standard grip. The other techniques are not as pleasurable for me.
- age 20, Washington
Well, I masturbate about two times a day, and most guys I talk to do it only like once a week. It's like they only do it to get rid of sperm or something.
- age 16, Florida
I don't think I'm normal because I'm open to trying anything. If I hear something feels good, I will give it a try. Most people I know are disgusted by the idea of things like anal stimulation, but I had to try it, and I love it. If I had to give advice to a masturbator on how to improve masturbation, I'd say try new things before you go around saying how gross they are. Hell, some people think just normal masturbation is disgusting!
- age 15, Ohio
I think I am a different kind of masturbator. I don't have to touch myself in order to ejaculate. I can think of something (usually a girl with red hair) and concentrate on that thought and ejaculate without touching myself. This "comes" in handy when I'm on the bus or someplace public.
- age 17, Canada
Yes — and no. In terms of what I do when I masturbate, I think I am average for my age — I use lubrication, I look at pornography (or just lie back and fantasize), and I masturbate from two to four times per week in sessions of 20 to 30 minutes. In terms of how I view masturbation, I don't think I am average for my age. I think most of my peers grew up thinking masturbation might be okay when you're a kid, but once you're an adult, you leave it behind and put your energy into relationships with others. I have done relationships (married for 31 years) but I still celebrate sex with myself regularly. I think most men my age turn to masturbation only when the significant other isn't available for some reason.
- age 56, New Jersey
I don't think I am an average masturbator, because I do it more than most of my friends. They are satisfied with maybe one time every day, but I have to do it at least two times. From what I have read, that is more than average. I think there are a lot of "more than average" guys who come to JackinWorld.
- age 14, Washington
No, I don't think I'm average. I think I do it more than most — usually two or three times daily. I do it when I go to bed, when I wake up, and when I get in from school — and any other time I have the privacy. Also I like to spend more time and fantasize and really have a big orgasm. I'm not one to go fast and rush to ejaculate. I want the good feeling and big orgasm.
- age 15, Georgia
Before the JackinWorld surveys I thought I masturbated more than average, but I know I am fairly average.
- age 17, Florida
Usually I'm a pretty normal masturbator — a few times a week — more if I can get time home alone. What makes me different is that sometimes I like to ejaculate into my mouth. It's just something I do sometimes; I don't really know why or what brought it on in the first place.
- age 23, Virginia
I always thought of my usual masturbation sessions as pretty average and boring. I stand in front of the toilet, use a normal grip, and when the orgasm comes I aim down and then flush. But the other day I was talking to my friend about masturbation, and when I mentioned that I stand up when I do it, he started laughing. He said he sits on the toilet while he masturbates, and he'd never heard of anyone standing in front of the toilet. Maybe standing up isn't as common as I thought!
- age 15, Oregon
No, I don't think I'm average because I do it at least twice a day, whether or not I have sex. Plus, I go at it with such enthusiasm. I like to spend about an hour and get all greasy in my mid-part. Sometimes it turns out to be a real workout. But I always enjoy every minute of it.
- age 38, Louisiana
What is average? For some guys it means masturbating a few times a day. For others, it means once a week. It all depends on age I guess. When I was 15, I had to masturbate at least once every day because I was too horny. Now at 18, I do it approximately every two days. Sometimes I find I'm not horny enough after two days, and so I wait three days before I do it. I don't think it really matters, though, because as long as you're happy with how often you do it, it doesn't matter if you're "average" or not.
- age 18, Canada
I am not the average masturbator...well, this may sound pretty weird, but I love to masturbate while standing on my head. I lie on the bathroom floor and walk up the wall with my feet until I am standing on my head. Most of my semen usually ends up on my face. It's great — try it before you laugh at me!
- age 17, New York
Judging from your previous surveys, I'm pretty average in most respects except for a couple of things. I still do it at least once a day, which I guess is unusual for my age. Also I like a standing or squatting position rather than lying down, and my favorite place has always been the shower. I like the slippery feeling from the soap and the hot water makes my testicles hang down so they swing and are easier to play with. I still fantasize about both sexes and strangers, even though I've been married more than 20 years.
- age 53, California
I think the amount I masturbate is average, but the way I do is not. I don't wrap my hand around my penis when I masturbate; I just use two fingers right below the head.
- age 15, Washington, DC
I don't think I'm average for my age. I think I masturbate much more than the average 35-year-old guy. I masturbate at least once a day, sometimes twice. And on weekends I masturbate two to three times per day. I don't think this frequency is all that much compared to teenagers or 20-ish guys; but based on my observations, most 35-year-old guys don't masturbate every day.
- age 35, NH
Well, not having watched a lot of guys masturbate, I couldn't say from first-hand experience. However, from reading all of the stuff posted here, I'm guessing I'm a pretty normal guy — little self control, and an erection at the wrong time — nearly all the time (but not always). I like switching grips while going at it, and playing a little good music, but I really get off when reading about other guys, their experiences, or picturing myself in "strange" situations, only a very few of which I have ever had the guts or opportunity to act out. (One that kept me going for several weeks was the night I slipped downstairs, out the back door and laid naked in the grass and started pumping. More dangerous than one might think, considering it NEVER gets dark in Houston!) So, I'm an exhibitionist who enjoys fantasizing about strange, sometimes borderline (sometimes a few steps past) situations. But man, whatever works — right?
- age 16, Texas
Thanks to your Web site, I now feel that my daily bedtime sessions are just right. I used to worry I was doing it too often, but now I'll just lie back and enjoy myself, thanks.
- age 53, Massachusetts
I think I do it a lot more than other girls (about twice a day), and I use different techniques. I like using any object I can find. Anyway, how could you deny yourself such a pleasure? There are a lot of ladies who are missing out!
- age 15, Minnesota (female)
I think I'm a pretty average masturbator, except that I go for a lot longer than most people. Sometimes I hold off for four hours before ejaculating, and the orgasm is a lot more intense that way.
- age 17, Canada
I would consider myself average. Some days I'll have four or five sessions, and some days none. This site has been a godsend to me. It has taught me some new techniques I've never thought of. Instead of just going for it, I've started to use lubrication more (I'm uncircumcised). The "citrus squeezer" technique just drives me crazy!
- age 38, Florida
Well, define "average." I am a 25-year-old gay male who is deeply closeted and has no sexual partners. Therefore masturbation is my one and only sexual release, so I suppose I throw more time and effort into it than other guys my age. For instance, my two best friends are straight and in long-term relationships. Being sexually active, they have much less need and, I imagine, desire to masturbate regularly, and if they do it's probably just to get their rocks off every once in a while. But at the same time, I consider all three of us as basically "average guys" in our mid-20s. This question is tough because everybody's sex and masturbation situation is a little different. I imagine you'll get a lot of responses from people who think they masturbate more, but that's to be expected because they are participating in a masturbation Web site — so you already know it's more of a priority in their life.
- age 25, North Dakota
I think I am a little below average, because most of the things I read here say how great it feels — and I don't really think it feels that great, but I want to find out what to do to make it great.
- age 17, Pennsylvania
I think I am an above-average masturbator when it comes to how many times I do it — but how good I am at it, I don't know.
- age 14, New Jersey
At first I thought maybe I was a little different from other people, because I knew very little about masturbation. I didn't know things like "Who does it? How often do they do it? And how many people (male or female) do it?" But now after reading JackinWorld, I know I am as normal as they come. And I masturbate about five to seven times a week! (Nope, nothing unusual here).
- age 21, Canada
I think not, because when I have an orgasm, I squeeze my penis real tight and keep the semen from shooting everywhere. This saves a lot of cleanup, and sometimes I think it gives a better sensation!
- age 14, California
[Note: Do not use this technique. It can cause permanent damage to your reproductive system and can affect your fertility. Let the semen come out like it's supposed to!]
I think I am an average masturbator. I masturbate two to three times a week, have a six-inch penis, use my right hand to stroke my shaft, and use my left hand to rub my scrotum or nipples and chest. I always masturbate nude on my back. Working out — lifting weights and rowing — always makes me horny, and I really enjoy the way my body feels. I like the way "pre-cum" feels when I stroke the head of my penis and delay and hold back to lengthen the masturbation session. When I can't hold back any longer, the orgasm is more intense, and the semen shoots the farthest.
- age 24, California
I think I am average. I enjoy creativity with various vegetables. At first I thought I was sick or something — but after talking to and reading about others, this seems to be what everyone does.
- age 25, Alabama (female)
I'm abnormal. Not everyone's orgasms could feel as good as mine.
- age 13, Australia
I think I masturbate an average amount — about once or twice a day. However, it seems most guys masturbate using only one hand; I masturbate with two, alternating hands. The first time I masturbated I did it with two hands and I have continued to do it this way to this day. I also do not use lubrication (except for once in a great while).
- age 18, Massachusetts
No, I don't think I'm average. For one, I masturbate while kneeling. Also, I masturbate in places where most people don't. I try to keep things exciting, so I often sneak into the girls' bathroom in school and masturbate in a stall. I've masturbated in class. I initiated a group session with almost half of my gym class while in the showers. I masturbated in a movie theater during a sexy movie. Also, my girlfriend enjoys watching me masturbate, so I often do it for her.
- age 16, Delaware
I don't think I'm "average," because it seems like most guys masturbate at least once a day, where I usually do it every other day. I like to build up over a day because it makes my sessions much more pleasurable. And the pleasure is the key to masturbation, right?
- age 15, Michigan
When I first started masturbating, I thought I was a chronic masturbator. That's before I discovered JackinWorld readers who go at it three to six times a day. Wow! Compared to that, my once a day seems pretty weak! I have discovered that other readers just masturbate for the sheer pleasure of reaching orgasm. Of course, that's all fun, but I've also found masturbation is a tool for stress relief. It really clears my mind and focuses all of my thoughts on the sexual climax. It also helps me find out how my own body works. Some people go through life not even knowing what goes on down there and just "Rub, shoot, shout, done!"
- age 16, Michigan
I do not think I am an average masturbator, because I am married and 47 years old. Although I masturbate almost daily, I have intercourse in my wife only once every 4 months (she has a physical condition which makes sex painful and nearly impossible).
- age 47, Puerto Rico
I don't think I am average at all. For one, I have almost never used my hand to masturbate — except for two times, which I didn't like. I use a small rug, rolled up. It simulates a vagina somewhat. I know it feels a lot better than just rubbing!
- age 14, Texas
First, I never rush; I alwaystake my time. I make sure I have more than adequate time so I can totally enjoy the experience. Second, most of my masturbation sessions are in bed with my wife at my side (usually asleep, but not always). My wife has a much lower sex drive than me. She understands my sex drive is higher and I am more inclined to masturbate when she declines sex. There are times she watches me, and as a result becomes aroused and joins me. It's great!
- age 35, Iowa
I think I'm below average in the sense that I like to use just my finger, and I don't use any other advanced techniques or anything. But I also think I'm above average because when I masturbate, I really get into it. So into it, in fact, that I can no longer do it when there's anyone else in the house, because I like to make noise and really move around in my bed. So as for technique, I'm kind of boring with the whole finger thing, but as for the other stuff, I'm all into it, and I think that's what makes me "above average."
- age 15, North Carolina (female)
Definitely not. After roughly 20 years of masturbating, I've suddenly found a new way to do it. I push my penis down over my testicles and rub on the top side just at the end of the shaft where the glans [head] starts. I've discovered after years of conventional masturbation that there is more than one trigger on the penis. I have incredible orgasms and usually ejaculate before I have a chance to get hard.
- age 32, Indiana
No, because I find it very enjoyable to go on a long hike, find a nice spot away from any interference, and do my thing. Most people probably don't do this, but I like this way the best.
- age 35, California
I think I masturbate fairly often, so yeah — I'm an "average" masturbator. I think about the only thing I do differently is I don't try different grips or use lube. I don't know if I'm the only one, but I think I am. All I know is I masturbate about twice a day and I think that is pretty normal or "average." Got it? Good!
- age 16, Washington
I think I'm above average when it comes to masturbating, considering how much time I spend doing it, while being married. I am sure other married men masturbate, but I think I do it more than most. Since getting married, sex has dropped off, but my need to get off hasn't.
- age 33, Texas
Above-average masturbator; it is like a hobby for me. If I'm alone, it's all I do! I started at age 12 and have stroked non-stop ever since!
- age 26, Indiana
First I thought I was the only person in the world who masturbates. But after a year of masturbating, a friend of mine told me he also did it. I was surprised, but I still thought I wasn't average because I was masturbating four times a day. And then I found JackinWorld, and now I know I'm average.
- age 15, Germany
A lot of times while masturbating, I'll put my penis between my legs while lying on my back. I push my penis between my legs with my hand and then let my legs kind of stroke my penis while my penis slides out of my legs. It's kind of like using my legs as a vagina. Sometimes I'll do this dry or sometimes with lube. I still love to masturbate even at my age — probably about five times a week. I'm also married and still have great sex with my wife.
- age 49, Massachusetts
There is no "average" masturbator. Masturbating is your own thing. Everyone does it a little differently. So just keep on masturbating away.
- age 16, Missouri