Is sexual self-abuse missing form psychological definitions of abuse?

[Sair]

The biggest difference between the self abused group and the non self abuse group involves sexual promiscuity and dangerously high levels of sexual desire. They become sex worshipers, worshiping a false god. Fantasies can also give rise to rape and sexual molestation, whereby the fantasy becomes a part of their self identity. They are all ‘forced’ to grow into sexual perverts of one sort or another. And I believe self-abusers are under the power of Satan.

I would like to offer myself as a case study against this conclusion.

In any case, you appear to be assuming what you are trying to prove - that masturbation is inherently harmful. Undoubtedly there are some people who do become obsessed with sex, and may even act abusively towards others as a result; but that is surely a matter of individual psychology, not reducible to whether or not those individuals engage in masturbation. Indeed, there is a not-inconsiderable body of evidence to suggest that imposed celibacy has a tendency to lead to obsessive and abusive sexual behaviour.

 

[Robert_Sock]

I would like to offer myself as a case study against this conclusion.

In any case, you appear to be assuming what you are trying to prove - that masturbation is inherently harmful. Undoubtedly there are some people who do become obsessed with sex, and may even act abusively towards others as a result; but that is surely a matter of individual psychology, not reducible to whether or not those individuals engage in masturbation. Indeed, there is a not-inconsiderable body of evidence to suggest that imposed celibacy has a tendency to lead to obsessive and abusive sexual behaviour.

I’m saying that the fantasy involved in masturbation becomes integrated with the ‘self’ and becomes a problem of sexual self-abuse. It’s the fantasy that causes mental problems, even in celibacy.

 

[x1980x]

‘abuse’ is often used in Law and criminal definitions.

Generally, if an adult masturbates, there is no meaningful “victim” in a legal context.

 

[Sair]

I believe sexual self abuse is real and lacking as a diagnosis in psychology. It may sound like it would be directed to pornography and masturbation, but it can also arise from immoral sexual behavior, such as anal intercourse and homosexuality.

Why can’t psychologists see that sexual self abuse exists and is rampant in society? I believe it’s because a psychologist’s view must conform to the swinging of the pendulum of social conformity and change.

Why isn’t the eating of refined sugar considered to be a disorder from a psychologist’s point of view? Nonreproductive sex is pretty much like non-nutritious eating in terms of meeting our survival needs…except that any form of sexual release can be physically as well as psychologically beneficial. Like any activity, masturbation or other nonreproductive sexual practice can be taken to extremes and interfere with a person’s everyday functioning, but in moderation - just like eating refined sugar - it’s perfectly natural and well within the purview of a healthy lifestyle.

 

[Sair]

I’m saying that the fantasy involved in masturbation becomes integrated with the ‘self’ and becomes a problem of sexual self-abuse. It’s the fantasy that causes mental problems, even in celibacy.

That depends upon the nature of the fantasty, I suspect. Even then, I have known people who have fantasised about rape, but have not become rapists. I’d much prefer that those who entertained such fantasies acted them out on their own bodies than those of others.