We all do it. It’s a part of the daily routine for some of us. And usually, it includes at least some small bit of fantasy – our ability to put the real world aside for a moment and live in a world of our own creation. Apparently, this is something entirely unique to the human race.
Perhaps this is why we are the only species that actually masturbates to completion intentionally. Jesse Bering talks about our masturbation habits, how they set us apart, and the effect that porn may have on our creativity in his article on ScientificAmerican.com. He talks about how our unique brains give us the ability to conjure up images that arouse and enthrall us, encouraging us to pleasure ourselves. He also discusses how we are the only species known to masturbate to intentional climax, and how our sexual activity actually increases our fantasy creation and leads us to masturbate more often.
It’s a fascinating read, and it’s definitely gotten my mind working. Perhaps I’ll put the porn aside for a while, and let the movies in my mind take over….
