Masturbation

Masturbation is self-directed sexual exploration or stimulation. Some adults include it in their personal sexual wellbeing, while others do not; there is no single pattern that is right for everyone. Within a relationship, it does not automatically indicate dissatisfaction, secrecy, or a lack of intimacy.

Partners may choose to discuss preferences, privacy, or shared comfort around the subject, particularly when it affects their relationship agreements. Boundaries make room for different needs without judgment, while sexual health supports an informed, non-diagnostic understanding of wellbeing.