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MASTURBATION—AN OVERVIEW
Vinay R. Hallikeri1, Hareesh S. Gouda2,
Sunil C. Aramani3, Vijaykumar A.G.4,
Ajaykumar T.S.5 |
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Abstract:
Masturbation is a topic of discussion
among all the categories of people since
ancient times. Masturbation refers to
non-penetrative sexual stimulation of a
person’s genitals, often to the point of
orgasm. The stimulation can be performed
manually, by other types of bodily
contact (short of sexual contact), by
use of objects or tools, or by some
combination of these methods.
Masturbatory habits amounting to
masturbatory abnormalities are included
in the Chapter V (F 65.8) of
International Statistical Classification
of Diseases and Related Health Problems
– 10 under “Other disorders of sexual
preference”. In later 1700, a forged
association was made between
masturbation and mental illness.
Masturbation served for decades as catch
all diagnosis for all types of medical
complaints of uncertain etiology. During
the late 19th century, investigations in
psychology and sexology made it clear
that masturbation is nearly universal.
In Sanskrit, semen is known as ‘DHAT’;
and in Susruta Samhita the disorder
related to loss of this DHAT has been
mentioned as ‘Shukrameha’ and also known
as Dhat Syndrome. Kissing, masturbation
and intercourse are the frequent sexual
activities among adults. Even after a
permanent sexual relationship has been
established, masturbation remains as a
healthy practice during the illness or
absence of partner or when intercourse
is unsatisfactory. In older age group
Involuntary Masturbation may be a
manifestation of stroke related Alien
Hand Syndrome. Today, masturbatory act
is considered as a healthy practice when
done in private and an offence if done
in the public in most of the countries. |
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Keywords:
Masturbation, Autoeroticism,
ICD-10, Alien Hand Syndrome, Dhat
Syndrome, Section 294 & 509 Indian Penal
Code |
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Authors:
1, 5.
Dept. of Forensic Medicine &
Toxicology
J.N. Medical College, Belgaum-590010
Karnataka State, India.
Corresponding author:
Dr. Hareesh S. Gouda
Assistant Professor,
Telephone: +919620237977
Email: hareeshfmt@rediffmail.com
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