Aneros session vs masturbation

@amaz The following quote is from Wikipedia. According to this definition, looking at the first sentence only, you are right, but the second sentence supports your wife. So, it depends on what definition of the word you choose.

"Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation may involve hands, fingers, everyday objects, sex toys such as vibrators, or combinations of these."

Hey @amaz,

well the linie is blurry indeed. For me it's mixture of meditation and masturbation. What get's me puzzled is, why do you had a discussion about that in the first place? It awkwardly reminds me of the god ol' "does assplay make me gay" controversy. There seems to be a bit fear and refusal involved, but that's just my gut feeling.

My Aneros sessions and Aless have taught me to meditate in refreshingly new ways. All this is beginning to spill even into my masturbation practice!

... what's the point otherwise do you call it, when you implement a Aneros session?

So, it depends on what definition of the word you choose.

I'm in agreement with @Pavlov, but I think there are other considerations here as well. @amaz, I think your statement "For me masturbation when one involves the penis." is too restrictive as it ignores alternate pathways to sexual pleasure. I think it is relevant to note the very invention of the prostate massager (see Aneros is Born) was as an assistive therapeutic device for the treatment non-bacterial prostatitis and symptomatic BPH relief. The fact some men also derived pleasure from their therapeutic use of the devices does not necessarily qualify the activity as masturbatory behavior. IMHO, it is more a matter of ones mental intent or motivation.

Personally, I was originally motivated to investigate prostate massagers for their beneficial health effects as there is a history of prostate cancer in my family tree and I was looking for holistic approaches to dealing with these problems. When I started reading more about the techniques and effects of prostate massage, the mention of intensified sexual pleasure was quite frequent as well. Here seemed to be a unique healthy solution to a common male problem which could be pleasurable as well.

I don't consider most of my Anerosessions as masturbation sessions for several reasons. First, I have continued to experience the health benefits this therapy promulgates. Second, I don't enter the session expecting an orgasm. Third, I am sometimes able to enter into, what I call my zoneros, during these erotic meditations (Anerosessions). Fourth, I never ejaculate during an Anerosession which precludes the hormonal cascade normally following an ejaculatory orgasm, (...unless it is my intent to go for a Super-T).

Erotic Meditations, Health Therapy or Masturbation - Does it really matter? I think it is where your major focus of intent occurs which may help label it, but why is labeling the activity even necessary? I take regular showers and have regular Anerosessions, I derive pleasure and health benefits from both activities and I don't consider an Anerosession any more masturbation than I consider a shower masturbation, though, with different intents, both activities could be could be considered masturbation as well. You get to choose how you label it ! Good Vibes to You !

@rumel, lovely! :p

@rumel; real good points. Sorry about the prostate cancer in your family. For me masturbation is the fulfillment of a sexual needs when you're horny resulting with ejaculation. I do not think Aneros sessions are. It is more a erotic play where you work targeted with mind and muscles

@Unfug; I think the discussion with my wife is good and rewarding. It involve her in my sessions. I'm actually glad that she takes a position on what I'am doing 🙂

Hey @amaz,

@Unfug; I think the discussion with my wife is good and rewarding. It involve her in my sessions. I'm actually glad that she takes a position on what I'am doing 🙂

Absolutely! I just wonder if there were some emotions involved (with the need to be "in the right") or was it rather a hypothetical kind of discussion. Taking a position is one thing, taking a positive position another. 😉 There are quite a few forum members here, struggling with a partner that is not supporting the aneros journey - that's why I'm asking. If she is getting involved in your sessions (and enjoys them), you are a hell of a lucky guy!

Cheers, Unfug

I think it all depends on what the goal of an Aneros session is. There is nothing wrong with masturbation, but some men want to avoid it. An Aneros session which is intended to result in orgasm, ejaculation and pleasure is perhaps masturbation, even if the penis is not touched. But there are all kinds of possibilities. For example, a close friend of mine is a priest. He feels masturbation would be wrong for him. But, for health reasons, his doctor has urged him to release. We talked it over, I suggested he order an Aneros progasm junior. He and I designed a protocol if you will which he feels OK with from a religious / personal point of view and gives him a release of fluid with a pleasant sensation, but with his mind focused on entirely non-erotic non-sexual things.

Hi @unfug;
It will be easier for me to enjoy Anerossessions when my wife is interested in what I do. She is sincerely interested in that I soon will have the Super O and want to help. The openness is lovely. Our discussion was just a talk we had.

​​​​​​@healthyrelease; interesting story... 🙂