Masturbation by the Numbers

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Masturbation by the Numbers

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Oct 10, 2011

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Masturbation can be a sensitive subject, and many people are uncomfortable asking questions about the practice. For example: Do men masturbate more than women? Is there an evolutionary explanation for masturbation? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 10, 2011

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