The Practice, Identity, and Ideology of Male Solosexuality: Description and Sexual Health Overview

Abstract

The word “solosexual” has recently entered the vocabulary to refer to a person who states and demonstrates a preference to engage in masturbation as a sole or primary means of sexual expression. This article introduces the core behavioral and ideological characteristics of solosexuality and then applies a concise set of sexual health principles to assess potential benefits and risks of what some people consider to be not just a set of associated sexual practices but an emerging sexual identity.