Dr. Eric Sprankle
@drsprankle.bsky.social
Professor of Clinical Psychology • Author of “DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation” • Horror enthusiast
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November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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While “No Nut November” is a relatively recent phenomenon, it has deep roots and reflects humans’ longstanding and very complicated relationship with self-pleasure. Dr. Eric Sprankle https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/episode-450-the-weird-history-of-masturbation/
Episode 450: The Weird History Of Masturbation - Sex and Psychology
In today's show, we're talking about the history of masturbation and why our relationship with self-pleasure is so complicated.
www.sexandpsychology.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
While “No Nut November” is a relatively recent phenomenon, it has deep roots and reflects humans’ longstanding and very complicated relationship with self-pleasure. Dr. Eric Sprankle https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/episode-450-the-weird-history-of-masturbation/
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I hope pinhead chihuahua is doing well wherever they are 🖤
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Love the use of context when it comes to "good" and "bad" ejaculation :-) @renamalikmd.com and Dr. Eric Sprankle.
December 4, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Love the use of context when it comes to "good" and "bad" ejaculation :-) @renamalikmd.com and Dr. Eric Sprankle.
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And on the Magnum: Dr. Eric Sprankle talks about his fascinating new book "DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation." We talk semen retention, anti-wanking wellness influencers, and what science has learned about — er — how fetuses pass the time...
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April 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM
And on the Magnum: Dr. Eric Sprankle talks about his fascinating new book "DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation." We talk semen retention, anti-wanking wellness influencers, and what science has learned about — er — how fetuses pass the time...
savage.love/lovecast/202...
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This is my weekend reading. I'm 50% through the book and so far I'm enjoying it and can highly recommend it.
"But 'doing research' also means having the scientific literacy to understand the research studies you‘re reading."
// Dr. Eric Sprankle, DIY
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"But 'doing research' also means having the scientific literacy to understand the research studies you‘re reading."
// Dr. Eric Sprankle, DIY
www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...
April 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
This is my weekend reading. I'm 50% through the book and so far I'm enjoying it and can highly recommend it.
"But 'doing research' also means having the scientific literacy to understand the research studies you‘re reading."
// Dr. Eric Sprankle, DIY
www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...
"But 'doing research' also means having the scientific literacy to understand the research studies you‘re reading."
// Dr. Eric Sprankle, DIY
www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...
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Top 4 Non-Fiction books about vaginas that I read from my public library in 2024:
It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH
DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Without Children by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
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It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH
DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Without Children by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
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January 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Top 4 Non-Fiction books about vaginas that I read from my public library in 2024:
It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH
DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Without Children by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
💡📚
It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH
DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Without Children by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
💡📚
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shoutout to Eric Sprankle who is on instagram but not blue sky! he’s great! but his book is even better! go read it!
June 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
shoutout to Eric Sprankle who is on instagram but not blue sky! he’s great! but his book is even better! go read it!
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#currentlyreading #booksky
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr. Eric Sprankle
i'm on a nonfiction/sex health kick right now and really enjoying this one
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr. Eric Sprankle
i'm on a nonfiction/sex health kick right now and really enjoying this one
September 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM
#currentlyreading #booksky
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr. Eric Sprankle
i'm on a nonfiction/sex health kick right now and really enjoying this one
DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr. Eric Sprankle
i'm on a nonfiction/sex health kick right now and really enjoying this one
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🏆 Week 13 Winner: DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Red text. Self-love. Zero shame. Victory.
Week 14: Grade Them Yourself
No gradients. No gloss. Just bold, flat color that punches.
🎨 New Paltz
🍟 On the Clock
🌫 Cloudbreak
💀 Goddamn Failure
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Red text. Self-love. Zero shame. Victory.
Week 14: Grade Them Yourself
No gradients. No gloss. Just bold, flat color that punches.
🎨 New Paltz
🍟 On the Clock
🌫 Cloudbreak
💀 Goddamn Failure
Vote now: bookjacketbracket.com
#BookJacketBracket #booksky
July 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🏆 Week 13 Winner: DIY by Dr. Eric Sprankle
Red text. Self-love. Zero shame. Victory.
Week 14: Grade Them Yourself
No gradients. No gloss. Just bold, flat color that punches.
🎨 New Paltz
🍟 On the Clock
🌫 Cloudbreak
💀 Goddamn Failure
Vote now: bookjacketbracket.com
#BookJacketBracket #booksky
Red text. Self-love. Zero shame. Victory.
Week 14: Grade Them Yourself
No gradients. No gloss. Just bold, flat color that punches.
🎨 New Paltz
🍟 On the Clock
🌫 Cloudbreak
💀 Goddamn Failure
Vote now: bookjacketbracket.com
#BookJacketBracket #booksky
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Today’s #TheRalphReport is rapsing with nostalgia. Plus, Sex U welcomes back returning guest lecturer @drsprankle.bsky.social! Join @ralphgarman.bsky.social & @eddiepence.bsky.social for laughs, learning, and a whole lotta fun.
#Garmy #Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRalphReport
Also on #Spotify
#Garmy #Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRalphReport
Also on #Spotify
August 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today’s #TheRalphReport is rapsing with nostalgia. Plus, Sex U welcomes back returning guest lecturer @drsprankle.bsky.social! Join @ralphgarman.bsky.social & @eddiepence.bsky.social for laughs, learning, and a whole lotta fun.
#Garmy #Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRalphReport
Also on #Spotify
#Garmy #Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRalphReport
Also on #Spotify
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#amreading DIY by @drsprankle.bsky.social
You can definitely tell he's a professional educator as the tone is very approachable, and actually quite relevant to the current online censorship push. I hope the book sells well.
You can definitely tell he's a professional educator as the tone is very approachable, and actually quite relevant to the current online censorship push. I hope the book sells well.
August 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#amreading DIY by @drsprankle.bsky.social
You can definitely tell he's a professional educator as the tone is very approachable, and actually quite relevant to the current online censorship push. I hope the book sells well.
You can definitely tell he's a professional educator as the tone is very approachable, and actually quite relevant to the current online censorship push. I hope the book sells well.
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I checked this out on Libby, but will be purchasing a soft - or maybe hard? (pun intended) - copy for myself.
Well-written and so far it’s a perfect blend of science, history, and religion mixed with very witty humour.
My favourite type of book regardless of topic, so bonus that it’s about sex.
Well-written and so far it’s a perfect blend of science, history, and religion mixed with very witty humour.
My favourite type of book regardless of topic, so bonus that it’s about sex.
Happy 1st birthday, DIY!!
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
August 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I checked this out on Libby, but will be purchasing a soft - or maybe hard? (pun intended) - copy for myself.
Well-written and so far it’s a perfect blend of science, history, and religion mixed with very witty humour.
My favourite type of book regardless of topic, so bonus that it’s about sex.
Well-written and so far it’s a perfect blend of science, history, and religion mixed with very witty humour.
My favourite type of book regardless of topic, so bonus that it’s about sex.
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One book where you can read about the actual history and science of masturbation and porn is Dr. Eric Sprankle's (@drsprankle.bsky.social) DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
August 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
One book where you can read about the actual history and science of masturbation and porn is Dr. Eric Sprankle's (@drsprankle.bsky.social) DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
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When you pass by a gaggle of JWs holding a book on the history of masturbation you just got from the queer women owned indie bookshop... Such indescribable joy
A whole herd of gay angels got their wings today
A whole herd of gay angels got their wings today
August 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
When you pass by a gaggle of JWs holding a book on the history of masturbation you just got from the queer women owned indie bookshop... Such indescribable joy
A whole herd of gay angels got their wings today
A whole herd of gay angels got their wings today
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I started @drsprankle.bsky.social's (audio) book, Diy: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation, the other day and got to 47% before I put it down because it's such a good listen!
July 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I started @drsprankle.bsky.social's (audio) book, Diy: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation, the other day and got to 47% before I put it down because it's such a good listen!
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In today's show, @drsprankle.bsky.social and I are exploring what science says about the purported health benefits of semen retention, whether abstaining from masturbation affects testosterone, and whether you can really become “addicted” to masturbating. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
Episode 405: What We Get Wrong About Masturbation (Essential Listen) - Sex and Psychology
There's a surprising amount of anti-masturbation content on social media, so let's explore what the science actually says.
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June 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In today's show, @drsprankle.bsky.social and I are exploring what science says about the purported health benefits of semen retention, whether abstaining from masturbation affects testosterone, and whether you can really become “addicted” to masturbating. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
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gotta read this.
Happy 1st birthday, DIY!!
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
June 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
gotta read this.
Pro-Dommes Psychologists
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CBT
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CBT
May 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Pro-Dommes Psychologists
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CBT
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CBT
When your anti-masturbation tweet is unintentionally a pro-masturbation tweet.
April 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
When your anti-masturbation tweet is unintentionally a pro-masturbation tweet.
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FIRE UP THE GOON ALARM I WROTE ABOUT MARVEL RIVALS PORN FOR ROLLNG STONE
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Why 'Marvel Rivals' Is a Hit With 'Rule 34' Porn Communities
'Marvel Rivals' joins 'Overwatch' as a major source for X-rated fan art and porn in online communities.
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March 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
FIRE UP THE GOON ALARM I WROTE ABOUT MARVEL RIVALS PORN FOR ROLLNG STONE
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Happy 1st birthday, DIY!!
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
March 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy 1st birthday, DIY!!
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
“I grew up Catholic” is a euphemism for “I am an atheist.”
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“I grew up Catholic” is a euphemism for “I am an atheist.”