Prevalence of masturbation and masturbation guilt and associations with partnered sex among married heterosexual Chinese males in an outpatient clinical setting: a retrospective single center study

In summary, in married heterosexual Chinese males, masturbation along with its associated guilt is a relatively frequent phenomenon. We obtained evidence supporting both compensatory and complementary relationships between masturbation, masturbation guilt and the frequency of partnered sex. Masturbation and its related guilt should receive more attention in clinical practice, given its high prevalence and possible relationship with partnered sex and couple relationships.