Sexuality & fertility
Health benefits of masturbation— References & further reading
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8 Odent, M. 1999. The Scientification of Love. London, UK: Free Association Books Limited.
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Health benefits of masturbation
Original Publication Date: 03/17/2008
Last Modified: 03/17/2008
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet