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[–] zambeezy 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Given all this, the Hewletts conclude, "Homosexuality and masturbation are rare or nonexistent [in these two cultures], not because they are frowned upon or punished, but because they are not part of the cultural models of sexuality in either ethnic group.

So it's not that they don't exist, it's just that it's rare. The tribesmen may say they don't masturbate but how is that verified? A lot of people will say they don't masturbate even though they're strumming one out daily

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[–] A_jihad_on_anchovies [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Obviously any claims related to sexuality should be taken with a grain of salt. It's an interesting topic, however, especially the relation of genetics to homosexuality. The Aka are an interesting subject in human sexuality because according to these studies, they have far fewer taboos than typical western views on sex. As for masturbation, I find the claims hard to believe, but even if I were to accept that the adults see no need to masturbate because they have sex, what about the teens? Anyways, I just thought it was an interesting article, and maybe someone has more insight into this.

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[–] zambeezy 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Definitely an interesting article. The fact that one tribeswoman said she's too scared to have sex now because of how many babies she's lost was pretty telling. Sex is fun obviously but it's serious business for them.

Thanks for the article.