Regarding Masturbation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 400

Multiple Choice

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Masturbation helps people discover what pleases them sexually.
• B) Masturbation is an important part of the psychosexual development of most adolescents.
• C) Masturbation can cause sterility if practiced excessively.
• D) Masturbation is valid at any age and usually has no effect on marital relationships.

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