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Why Does My Spouse Masturbate?

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Question: Why Does My Spouse Masturbate?
Answer: Your spouse probably masturbates to relax and because it feels good. Your spouse may masturbate because of a higher sex drive than yours.

Additionally, for many people masturbation is quick and there's no responsibility with it.

When your spouse masturbates, it doesn't mean that there is a problem in your marriage relationship.

Some spouses masturbate when separated by distance, illness, or during late pregnancy.

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Can Masturbation Harm My Marriage?

Is Masturbation Therapeutic?

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What are Some of the Myths About Masturbation?

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