{"id":23337,"date":"2019-05-06T07:08:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T07:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=23337"},"modified":"2024-08-12T01:16:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T23:16:48","slug":"masturbation-myths-hairy-palms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/masturbation-myths-hairy-palms\/","title":{"rendered":"Masturbation Myths #1: Hairy Palms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Masturbation has an image problem. For centuries, through whisper, rumor, and insinuation, we\u2019ve been conditioned to believe that our favorite DIY activity is harming our mental and physical health. From hairy palms to criminal deviancy, masturbation is blamed for all manner of societal ills, and whenever we discuss it, it\u2019s either as a punchline, or innuendo.<\/span><\/p>\n

We break down these social stigmas by delving into each masturbation myth and where it comes from.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Masturbation Give Your Hairy Palms?<\/h3>\n

No. Not under any circumstances. There are no follicles on the palms of the hands and, therefore, no hair. Even in the most extreme cases of the condition known as \u2018hypertrichosis,\u2019 or \u2018werewolf syndrome,\u2019 hair will not grow on the palms. In fact, it\u2019s only been recorded once or twice in history, and even those records are dubious. <\/span><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s not unthinkable that certain medical or genetic conditions might cause the spontaneous growth of hair on the palms or soles of the feet, it\u2019s so rare that it doesn\u2019t bear serious consideration. It\u2019s like saying \u2018hairy teeth\u2019 \u2013 teeth don\u2019t have the ability to sprout hair, and neither do the palms. That\u2019s just not the way things work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth Origin<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s hard to identify the first recorded mention of the whole hairy palms thing. In all likelihood, it emerged from the sense of shame and sinfulness associated with masturbation that was conditioned into boys in seminaries, in the course of their early religious instruction and in preparation for a life of abstinence.<\/p>\n

Most illicit masturbation was likely to have taken place under the cover of night in such institutions, the darkness affording the \u2018sinner\u2019 some measure of privacy. To counteract this, a myth evolved that made the result of masturbation visible and identifiable: hairy palms. A young masturbator might be afraid to engage in \u2018self-abuse\u2019 in fear that spontaneous hair growth would be noticed \u2013 even if the act itself went unnoticed, punishment was still imminent. This had the added reinforcement that, since none of the boys around you had hairy palms, they were all able to resist masturbatory urges and you were not \u2013 therefore compounding the sense of shame and embarrassment. Very tragic for the boys, very useful for a totalitarian system of governance.<\/p>\n

Read about other masturbation myths:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Masturbation Myths #2: Blindness<\/a><\/p>\n

Masturbation Myths #3: Decreased Sensitivity<\/a><\/p>\n

Masturbation Myths #4: Alopecia<\/a><\/p>\n

So, what about you? What\u2019s the craziest masturbation myth you\u2019ve ever heard? Leave it in the comments…<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Masturbation has an image problem. For centuries, through whisper, rumor, and insinuation, we\u2019ve been conditioned to believe that our favorite DIY activity is harming our mental and physical health. From hairy palms to criminal deviancy, masturbation is blamed for all manner of societal ills, and whenever we discuss it, it\u2019s either as a punchline, or innuendo. We break down these social stigmas by delving into each masturbation myth and where it comes from. Does Masturbation Give Your Hairy Palms? 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