Masturbation

For this lecture i really thought it will be embarrassing and very uncomfortable because its not as though everyone does masturbating, or likes to speak freely regarding this subject.
But when attending the lecture i think it was quite funny as how everyone was so cool and eager to learn some pointers. especially my friends sitting next to me.
Masturbation is quite natural for people as this is a way for them to gain their own sexual pleasure and relieve their sexual tension. Everyone has their own choice as what they like to do with their selves, personally i think i would rather be with a partner as this is more romantic and fun. I don't have anything against people who masturbate as long as they do it in private, and in their own time it does not bother me what they get up to.

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http://www.scarleteen.com/pink/masturbate.html

Smoking

I have always believed that smoking is not good for you as it causes ill health, and is a cause for many diseases. I have always thought why people smoke, as they are aware that nicotine is addictive and is a cause for many problems but still they consume it so that they can maintain their pleasure to get a buzz.
from the lecture i realised that there are many factors which contribute in influencing individuals to smoke, as these are:

• Depression - People suffering from emotional stress believe smoking is the answer to relieve the stress and pain.
• Peer Pressure - Young teenagers are easily influenced to smoke so that they can fit in with the crowd & look cool with a cigarette in their mouth.
• Cultural influences - TV advertisements make smoking look cool and desirable and show it as a positive factor to the public.
• Films & Hollywood Stars - When teenagers see their favourite screen idols smoking in films they get influenced in copying their trend and acting like them.

I think that their is a lot of social influence which does cause people to smoke as usually teenagers get influenced so that they can look cool and be fashionable with a cigarette in their mouth.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/smoking/index.shtml