Sexuality & fertility

Health benefits of masturbation— References & further reading

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2 O’Connell, H., & DeLancey, J. 2005. Clitoral anatomy in nulliparous, healthy, premenopausal volunteers using unenhanced magnetic resonance imaging. J. Urol., 173 (6), 2060–2063. URL (full text): http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=15879834 (accessed 02.07.2008).

3 Mascall, S. 2006. BBC News | Health | Time for rethink on the clitoris. URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5013866.stm (accessed 02.07.2008).

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5 BBC News. 2003. Masturbation “cuts cancer risk.” URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3072021.stm (accessed 02.07.2008).

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7 Baker, R., & Bellis, M. 1993. Human sperm competition: Ejaculate manipulation by females and a function for the female orgasm. Anim. Behav., 46 (5), 887–909. URL (abstract): http://md1.csa.com/partners/viewrecord.php?requester=gs&collection=ENV&recid=3508703&q=Human+sperm+competition%3A+Ejaculate+manipulation+by+females+and+a+function+for+the+female+orgasm.&uid=792387425

7 Whipple, B., et al. 2007. The health benefits of sexual expression. URL: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/issues-action/std-hiv/sexual-expression-6358.htm (accessed 02/18/2008).

8 Odent, M.  1999. The Scientification of Love. London, UK: Free Association Books Limited.

9 Johnson, K. 1994. Trusting Ourselves: The Complete Guide to Emotional Well-being for Women, 310. NY: Atlantic Monthly Press.

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Original Publication Date: 03/17/2008
Last Modified: 02/16/2010
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet

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