Masturbators Anonymous, Page 6

PANEL 1

Two women in cardigans share their habits. One has curly hair and glasses, the other appears older.

GLASSES WOMAN: "I masturbate."

OTHER WOMAN: "I masturbate three times a day."

PANEL 2

The same two women continue.

GLASSES WOMAN: "What? It's healthy."

OTHER WOMAN: "You think it's bad now, girl, wait till you hit your thirties."

PANEL 3

The curly-haired woman speaks to Rachel, who looks relieved.

CURLY-HAIRED WOMAN: "Do you see now? You're not a freak. You're just like everybody else!"

RACHEL: "Usually I don't like being just like everybody else, but in this case, it's oddly comforting."

PANEL 4

Rachel waves goodbye to the AA group members who are smiling.

RACHEL: "Thank you, roomful of recovering alcoholics I've never met before!"

AA MEMBERS: "You're welcome, chronic masturbator girl!"

TEXT: The End

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COPYRIGHT: Copyright © 2007 Rachel Nabors

I was surprised at the number of comments referring to masturbation as “dirty” at gURL.com, where this comic was originally posted on commission. Masturbation is not dirty. We’re conditioned to think that, though, if our parents tell us our genitals are “dirty” and so on. How can they be dirty? Babies come out of there!

Once you get over the whole “masturbation is dirty” thing, you’ll find your sexuality a lot fun and interesting. Plus, your future (or current) partner will appreciate it. I have heard of so many relationships strained by sexual tension because one partner has hangups on the perceived cleanliness of sexual acts and intimacy. My solution? Invest in a latex bodysuit and lots of lube. I kid, naturally. But seriously, masturbation is a big step toward feeling comfortable with your sexuality and in many cases that comfort does wonders for personal relationships.