I completely understand that this is a highly emotive and thorny topic, and there are always times and places for said activity to be practiced, but why do many still get prudish and hung up over masturbation, especially in these more enlightened times?

There are sadly many who still consider it an extremely disgusting and depraved activity, even when done in private, plus there have even been cases of parents disowning their children for indulging in such practices over the years, especially in some religious circles.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not intending to cause offence to anyone in any way but it's an issue that's been bugging me for donkeys years, and I often feel that certain people's views are not only outdated but extremely unjust in many instances, especially where said activity is indulged in both appropriately and legitimately.