Masturbation: Complementary or Compensatory?

[BiTodd]

it is mandatory.....

 

[lemmesee]

I'm basically alone, so it's mostly COMPULSORY with me

 

[BongoGal]

I masturbate if a have a current regular partner or not. If I have a regular partner, then I'll usually masturbate less often, but if he's not around when I get the urge to have an orgasm, I'll give myself one.

 

[xjasminex]

Like, think about DVDs and laserdiscs. I don't like laserdiscs for laserdiscs. If I'm watching a movie on a laserdisc, it means that I couldn't find a DVD. I would never pick a laserdisc if I had options.

But this implies that one of sex with a partner or masturbation is inherently better than the other, since a DVD is an upgrade from laserdiscs. Perhaps instead like pizza or pasta. Similar but different enough that people can choose a favourite meal that they prefer over the other if they have the choice.

 

[MatthewVett]

But this implies that one of sex with a partner or masturbation is inherently better than the other, since a DVD is an upgrade from laserdiscs. Perhaps instead like pizza or pasta. Similar but different enough that people can choose a favourite meal that they prefer over the other if they have the choice.

True, but it makes for a good illustration, I think. I like your example better, though.

 

[xjasminex]

And you can have whatever particular topping/sauce/flavour you like to really hit the spot.

 

[hilton1958]

Definitely complementary, I have great and regular sex with wifey, but I absolutely love masturbation as a great and completely legitimate sexual activity for its own sake.