My dad walked in on me when I was 11 or 12. A friend had come over and was waiting for me to get dressed, and I guess I was taking a bit too long, so my dad came in without knocking and caught me. That night he melodramatically told me I was a "big disappointment to him as a son" because of what he had caught me doing. I decided then and there that when I had a son I was not going to say anything as stupid as that to him! And I never did.
- age 49, New York
My sister walked in once, but it was dark, and I don't think she knew what I was doing.
- age 15, Texas
This is a strange one. I spent the night at my friend's house, and we were on separate beds and were masturbating with all our clothes off and no covers, when his mom walked in. She just smiled and then quietly walked away.
- age 16, New York
I was about 12 years old and my preferred method was to roll up blankets on my bed into a somewhat human shape, stick my penis into a crease of blankets, and hump it. One day my mother walked in on me. My pants were not down, only open, so it looked like I was lying on top of a pile of blankets. But I think from the expression I no doubt had on my face, she realized something was going on. Soon after she had a talk with me about how important it was for the whole family to "respect each other's privacy," and said that from then on she would knock before opening my door.
- age 22, Connecticut
Occasionally, but if anyone walks in, I just pull the covers over me. However, I think masturbating while there's a risk of being walked in on is very exciting — more than when you're doing it alone!
- age 16, Texas
Yep. I got caught once by my mother. Even though she didn't say a thing, I still knew she saw it.
- age 15, California
About 4 years ago while masturbating at my home, my cousin (who is the same age) walked in on me. We were both lost for words, but after a few tense moments, we started talking about it. He ended up spending the night and we masturbated together. This was one case where I wasn't totally embarrassed getting caught. Even though I am not gay, we both enjoyed ourselves.
- age 15, Canada
A friend of mine was at my house one night while my parents were out. He was in the living room listening to the stereo, and I went into my room. I thought I'd be alone for a while, so I closed the door and got naked, and I was right in the middle of masturbating when he opened the door without knocking. He said "sorry" and shut it again. I think we were both embarrassed! But then he knocked on the door and opened it and asked if he could do it too. I said okay, so we did it together. We were both 16 at the time. It was fun seeing how another guy did it.
- age 20, Illinois
Yes — my dad walked in on me and was surprised. He looked at me, yelled my name to get my full attention, and said to leave the door closed tight from then on.
- age 18, Wisconsin
My younger brother did once, and I admit it was embarrassing! I told him I had an itch, and we never talked about it again. It was a very close call!
- age 15, Rhode Island
My brother and sister walked in on me. I was sitting at my computer. After I had been at it for a couple minutes, they unlocked the door and burst in (impressive for 5- and 6-year-olds, huh?) Luckily I had a blanket on, and so I was able to shoo them out without standing up. From then on I prop up a chair against the door every time. Better safe than sorry.
- age 11, California
Only once. I was masturbating in my room and had just finished cleaning up the mess, but I was still lying naked on top of the bed, when my dad walked in. I covered up really quickly, but I'm sure he knew what was going on. He never said anything about it, and neither did I. We went out to the mall later. Sure was embarrassing at first.
- age 17, Nevada
My brother walked in on me once and caught me. I freaked out and started yelling at him, but he said it was okay and that he did it too, so we did it together. It was great!
- age 16, Minnesota
I stayed home from school because I didn't feel too great, so I had the whole house to myself; I, of course, used this to my advantage. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon, and I was out in my sunroom watching TV. I was masturbating for about the 6th time that day (which set my record that I have yet to break), and I was going at it. I neglected to listen for anyone coming home, so the next thing I heard was my dad calling my name. I quickly covered myself up and turned around to see him walking up the stairs. I know he caught me, because about two weeks later he had one of those famous "talks" with me; needless to say, I now masturbate only when I am 100% sure I won't get caught, like in my room with the door locked, or in the shower.
- age 16, Maryland
My father came home unexpectedly while I was lying on the living-room couch masturbating. Fortunately my erection was poking through the fly of my jeans — otherwise I was fully clothed. When he walked into the room I simply rolled over onto my stomach and said "hi." He gave me a grin and said he was just passing through, and then he went into the kitchen. I had a cool dad.
- age 58, California
Yes, my mom! Talk about embarrassing ... how do you explain your way out of that one? Talk about losing the moment!
- age 22, California
Yes, my dad walked in on me one time, and I thought I was going to die! But he saw me and just walked out of the room. Thank heavens. And my dad's dad walked in on my dad one time also. I'll probably walk in on my kid masturbating!
- age 15, Nevada
My older brother walks in all the time. We share a bedroom. At first he just laughed, but we masturbate together. So far he hasn't touched me and I haven't touched him. We might, but I'll wait for him.
- age 12, Nebraska
My mother walked in on me once ... it was so embarrassing! She gave me a very funny look and said, "What are you doing?" (As if she didn't know!)
- age 17, Maine
Yes, my sister walked by my bedroom while I was masturbating but didn't say anything. I just heard her door close.
- age 14, Texas
My roommate in college walked in on me, and I felt myself blush all over. He just laughed and said, "Hey, don't let me bother you." He sat down and began studying. I continued after a little while and eventually he joined me. It was the only time we ever masturbated together, but it made us much closer.
- age 30, Texas
My sister walked in on me. I was naked in my bed with the covers over me. She started talking to me and the phone rang. Guess who it was for? She finally left the room so I could finish.
- age 24, New York
Yes, and it was kind of wild. My 14-year-old brother walked into my room one night and caught me. He told me not to worry, that he wouldn't tell as long as I would do it with him. We measured each other and showed each other how we liked to masturbate. We ended up masturbating each other and watching ourselves ejaculate.
- age 16, Alaska
Once I was masturbating in my room and had forgotten to lock my door, and my older brother came in. I think it was his fault, because he's supposed to knock before he enters. Anyway, I was just lying on the floor on my back, and if you were to open the door, the first thing you would see is a naked me. I was so embarrassed I got up and ran into my bathroom, but my brother just pretended nothing happened. He never mentioned this to my parents, and I know the secret's safe with him.
- age 15, Washington
No, but I was in my room wacking it and my dad knocked at the door. He asked me to open it, but I was completely naked. I put on my clothes and ran to the door. He asked me what I was doing, and I said I was making him a card for his upcoming birthday. He believed it, I think.
- age 15, Hawaii
Yes. My mother did when I was completely naked in my room. She saw me with a raging erection, and I was embarrassed as hell! She ran out and I later made up a story that I was changing my underwear and that it wasn't what she thought.
- age 14, California
When I was about 10, I had just gotten back from the swimming pool, and I was sitting on the couch in my den and I started to rub my penis with the silky stuff in my swimsuit, when my mom came in, called me a pervert, and left. So, being very afraid, I ran to the upstairs bathroom and finished the job. From then on I've masturbated only in my bedroom, the bathroom, or when no one's home.
- age 14, Iowa
Yes, my girlfriend walked in on me. Somehow she snuck into my house without making any noise. She just wanted to watch me ejaculate. Then she broke up with me.
- age 16, Utah
I was at our cottage and my parents were in the other room watching a movie, so I started masturbating in my room. Without noticing, my mom came into the room asking if I was going to watch the movie. Thank god she left right away — I must've turned a million shades of red.
- age 13, Canada
Almost. I was in the shower and I was happily masturbating when my mom came into the bathroom. I quickly had to act as if I were putting soap on, because if she were to find out, she'd kill me.
- age 15, Florida
My twin brother walked in on me. He asked what I was doing, and I said "I don't know." He just shrugged his shoulders and left. I went on to finish myself. This was about a year ago.
- age 10, California
When I was a young teenager and quite new to masturbation, my dad walked in. He was a great guy, but he was very old-fashioned about masturbation. He sternly told me not to do it and warned me of physical ills that would result. To this day, although I still masturbate (such as when I am horny and my wife is not), I do not feel entirely comfortable about it. When I became a father to three boys, I became determined not to repeat my own father's mistake. I made sure to tell my sons that masturbation is good and that they were allowed to do it as much as they wanted. We had many frank and specific discussions about it. A couple of times I walked in on them, but I just excused myself, they carried on, and we chuckled about it later. I certainly wish something like JackinWorld had been available to me back in the 1960s.
- age 47, Ohio
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HAS ANYONE EVER WALKED IN ON YOU WHILE YOU WERE MASTURBATING?
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