This boy is an only child who lives with his mom and stepdad. Sometimes he casually brings up the topic of masturbation, but he never really talks about it, and I don't feel right pushing the topic. When he talks about it, it's always very abstract – it never has to do with himself. And he never stays on the subject for long. At the same time, I have an overwhelming desire to talk about masturbation with him, to see "where he is at" and help him if he needs it. I love him very much (though not in an unhealthy way) and feel like I could help him, especially considering the misinformation boys his age love to spread. Am I sick for feeling this way?
It's normal to be concerned about your young friend's well-being, but proceed with caution. Especially since you're not one of his parents, don't go into sensitive topics unless it's clear he wants to go there. And if you do start to talk about it, keep it general – provide appropriate information about truths and untruths, but don't pry or get personal, or offer information about yourself he doesn't ask for. Of course you could always steer him toward a book or JackinWorld, as that way he can do the searching for information on his own terms and in privacy. Good luck.
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