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Unpacking the Myths of Self Pleasure with Dr. Eric Sprankle

A frank discussion about masturbation, porn addiction, and whether or not semen retention is beneficial.

I can’t remember how I stumbled upon Dr. Sprankle’s Instagram page, but the moment I did, I became an immediate follower. He’s a professor of clinical psychology at Minnesota State University, a fan of horror movies, and the author of DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation. When I began writing an outline for my latest article, Know Thyself, I knew I wanted to highlight some of the research Dr. Sprankle shared in his book.

During our interview, we discussed childhood sexual development, perspectives on masturbation in partnered relationships, porn addiction, and our favorite masturbation myths.

If you’d like to explore more of Dr. Sprankle’s work, you can:

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