International Masturbation Day or National Masturbation Day is an annual event held on May 28 to protect and celebrate the right to masturbation.

The first National Masturbation Day was May 7, 1995, after sex-positive retailer, Good Vibrations (a San Francisco sex shop) declared the day in honor of Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, who had been fired in 1994 by President Bill Clinton for suggesting that masturbation be taught as a part of sex education for the students.

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International Masturbation Day

International Masturbation Day (May 28)

May 28 - International Masturbation Day or National Masturbation Day

Important Days in May

Since then, International Masturbation Day has spread worldwide, to include the entire month of May as International Masturbation Month, conversation and acceptance of the often-maligned act.

Masturbation is a common activity of fun, normal, and healthy act, there are actually no physically harmful side effects of masturbation. However, excessive masturbation may affect your relationships and everyday life.

Also check: How Masturbation Effects on Your Health: Side Effects and Benefits?

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