Pleasurable; sexual pleasure was a conscious Extreme personal embarrassment; went to
desire. (1963). great lengths to avoid discovery. (1965).
5 1959: 7 cases
1960: 1 case
1961: 3 cases
1962: 13 cases
1963: 21 cases
1964: 13 cases
1965: 19 cases
1966: 11 cases
1967: 42 cases
1968: 10 cases
1969: 0 cases
1970: 1 case
1971: 2 cases.
Perfectly natural. (1962). Very scared. (1963).
Looked at as a mess; irritated. (1963).
Terrifically embarrassed; an absolute
mystery; absolutely no comprehension.
(1961).
First Masturbation
Wonderful new-found feeling. (1966).
Strange and frightening. (1966).
Never before experienced anything like it. Did not know what I had done; scared; afraid.
Very unique; stimulating; fascinating. (1967). (1962).
Terribly pleasurable. (1963)
Regular Masturbation
(Boys)
Very satisfying. (1967). Fear; guilty; felt that was going to stunt my
Vast amount of pleasure and release. (1967). growth. (1967).
Exciting. (1966).
Guilt feelings; tried to hide; grave sin; could
Never guilt feelings; pleasure. (1963).
not deny the biological drive; guilt
Didn't want to be left out of anything. (1962).
outweighed the pleasure; tremendous
Relief of tension; feeling of satisfaction. (1967).
guilt feelings. (1967).
Fear. (1963).
Plea to "help me forget about sex." (1963).
Strong emotional conflict, believe destroyed effectiveness. (1965).
Extremely guilty; wondered; thought it was
ruining my health and causing acne; tried
hard to break the "iron habit"; promised to
contribute money. (1962).
Started to believe it affected my eyesight. (1965).
Necessary evil; would repent to God. (1965).
Lack of desire to date. (1967).
Sinning-had looked lustfully. (1966).
Guilt feelings. (1964).
Guilt would overwhelm me. (1963).