Drawing by Betty Dodson

Dear Betty,

You have made my life so much easier by taking away the guilt. I'm 25 and have always had this hang-up about masturbation until a friend of mine turned me around with your help. Yes, you helped even without knowing it. He turned me onto your site and gave me your book. It really got me thinking again about my sexuality and helped me face a deeply buried desire I've always had for more of it. With both of your help, I've done something I never would have imagined myself doing just a month ago. He took me to a party of just guys where everyone casually stripped and began masturbating and I joined in. I'm not gay myself but the absence of girls and the fact that everyone was so open and supportive about it really made me comfortable with myself. It was non-judgmental and, to my surprise, very enjoyable. I've learned so much about myself by just the simple act of stroking another cock to orgasm and allowing other guys to do so to me. I am happy to report that I masturbate more often now and I'm even a regular at these parties. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to discover this.

You write about how there's nothing wrong with masturbation and how helpful sharing the experience with others can be in growing one's own sexuality. You couldn't have been more right! I not only enjoy the feeling of stroking and ejaculating much more now but I want to do it more often as well. I can admit it without shame and with much satisfaction. If you can only spread the word to more repressed guys like myself.

Thanks, Tom