The wife of a friend recently made a remark about masturbation and single men to a small company in which I was the only single male. There was a brief moment of embarrassment and sly looks in my direction before the conversation moved on. Afterwards, the woman apologised rather awkwardly. I just laughed and said masturbation was one of life's pleasures, that of course I did it and I wasn't the slightest embarrassed about admitting it. In fact I was pleased to have her know I was a masturbator though I didn't say this out loud. Women know objectively that all men masturbate but that's a bit different to knowing about the personal habits of the men of their acquaintance. I remember a girlfriend once saying of a man we knew that she 'wondered what he looked like when he masturbated', so they are interested. I could have said he looks the same as me except that there are so many different ways of doing it. My very first girlfriend asked me if I 'did it' and I said no; I've regretted that denial ever since and as a result I've always been upfront with women about my masturbation and found them sympathetic. A girl I worked with once called me a wanker to my face during an argument and was disconcerted when I replied 'so what'? Perhaps she was worried I might accuse her back. I wouldn't have done because I think women are entitled to masturbatory privacy. But I love the idea of men having their masturbation out there. What do other guys think - are you happy to wear the badge of Onan?