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Dr. Eric Sprankle

@drsprankle.bsky.social
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Professor of Clinical Psychology • Author of “DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation” • Horror enthusiast

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Dan Savage @dansavage.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
WWJD about BDSM? Dr. Eric Sprankle is a professor of clinical psychology and is the author of "DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation". Eric is our guest this week on our Magnum edition where we discuss a newly discovered argument against BDSM, that it's hurting Jesus!
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Joe Cap @capjd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
youtube.com/watch?v=WtUu... Hey @baldylocks2024.bsky.social - this one's right up your alley (ooh, Matron! 😜)
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Eric Sprankle on masturbation moments without shame
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Weasel Cheese @weaselcheese.com · 11/03/2026
My favorite book of 2024 I learned so much on a subject I thought I knew everything about (🙄). DIY made me laugh out loud over and over and over. Sprankle is brilliant, hilarious, and surprisingly heartwarming here. Get it and read it. bookshop.org/p/books/diy-... @drsprankle.bsky.social #Booksky
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DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation
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hollowgraphic.bsky.social @hollowgraphic.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
via @drsprankle.bsky.social #Labor #SWisRealWork
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If you think sex workers "sell their bodies," but coal miners do not, your view of labor is clouded by your moralistic view of sexuality.

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Justin Lehmiller @justinlehmiller.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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 www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podca…
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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.
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Maggie McNeill @maggiemcneill.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
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Humor Satire Memes @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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Imagine worshipping a god who, despite creating 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe, is really mad about your dildos.
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Michelle Fischler @getsome.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Love the use of context when it comes to "good" and "bad" ejaculation :-) @renamalikmd.com and Dr. Eric Sprankle.
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Dan Savage @dansavage.bsky.social · 02/04/2024
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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Bjarke Raabjerg @bjarkeraabjerg.dk · 20/04/2024
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...
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Lori Dyann @loridyann.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health" by Karen Tang, MD, MPH"DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation" by Dr. Eric Sprankle"Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother" by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington"The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts" by Mary Claire Haver, MD
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✨meet me in the afterglow 🌈 @finalgirlanarchy.swifties.social · 19/06/2025
shoutout to Eric Sprankle who is on instagram but not blue sky! he’s great! but his book is even better! go read it!
book cover of DIY by dr eric sprankle

An epic that only requires one hand to read.
-Larry Chertes, director of Borat and writer for Seintold
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gravy (。´ ‿`♡) @juliechus.bsky.social · 06/09/2024
#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
audiobook cover of the book DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr Eric Sprankle. The title is bright orange with a drawing of a hand with middle and fourth finger pointed out and the other fingers folded on.
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The Ralph Report Fanpage @trrfanpage.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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
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Miss Pearl 🍁 @omisspearl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
#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.
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Moeberg @moeberg.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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.
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Bjarke Raabjerg @bjarkeraabjerg.dk · 06/08/2025
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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Anna @alwayswip.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
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
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Adriana @adrianaravenlust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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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Justin Lehmiller @justinlehmiller.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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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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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SWOP Behind Bars @swopbehindbars.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
gotta read this.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Pro-Dommes Psychologists 🤝 CBT
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
When your anti-masturbation tweet is unintentionally a pro-masturbation tweet.
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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
FIRE UP THE GOON ALARM I WROTE ABOUT MARVEL RIVALS PORN FOR ROLLNG STONE www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
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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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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Happy 1st birthday, DIY!! Let’s take a look back at a few highlights from the past year… 🧵
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
“I grew up Catholic” is a euphemism for “I am an atheist.”
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Draw me a diagram how this will materially improve the life of anyone.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
My new number one fan 🇺🇸
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Gustavo Turner @gustavoturner.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Bob Dylan already made a movie about the current Trumpist regime. In 2003.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Date idea: a Lady and the Tramp type kiss, but with dual-ended lobotomy picks.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I often wonder if this woman is still boycotting Hobby Lobby four years after she saw one of my sexual health posts where I jokingly included a Hobby Lobby hashtag, and she believed I was officially speaking on behalf of the company.
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David J. Ley Ph.D. @davidleyphd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Hear me out. What if your demand for “closure” is bullshit? What if closure doesn’t actually help you but is really just about control? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wome...
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Why You Don't Actually Need "Closure"
When an ex tells you they "need closure," they're often telling you more about their need for control, revenge, and expression of their anger.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Premature ejaculators should yell “Behold!” right before orgasm.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Let’s make a collective 2025 goal to prioritize people over profits, pleasure over productivity, and Planned Parenthood over the Pope.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
When we have shared interests in bird feeders and sexual fetishes, texts from my wife can be confusing.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Thank you to everyone who has bought, read, and reviewed DIY since its release in March! It’s been wonderful to see the reactions from readers this year. I’m usually self-deprecating, but I’m actually really proud of this book and I’m excited to write my next one in 2025!
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Weasel Cheese @weaselcheese.com · 29/12/2024
My favorite book of 2024 was this remarkable first outing by @drsprankle.bsky.social a brilliant ride through the history and science of the most prevalent sexual behavior of our species. I can’t remember laughing out loud this much from any book. Highly recommended. www.powells.com/book/diy-978...
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
I know I wrote a book about masturbation, but it wasn’t a memoir.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
My top 10 horror movies of 2024: 10) Daddy’s Head 9) The Coffee Table 8) Azrael 7) Handling the Undead 6) Longlegs 5) Maxxxine 4) Nosferatu 3) The Devil’s Bath 2) The Substance 1) Oddity
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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.latinsky.app · 25/12/2024
😭😭😭😭
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Sexual relationships can be: • casual • communal • committed • commercial • configured whichever way is authentic for you, even if that means your religious aunt makes the sign of the cross when you enter the room
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Mina wants you to know this holiday is about her.
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Elle Stanger, CSE @ellestanger.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
A man just ordered “a twenty inch latte” and he meant ounces I’m sure but I laughed because I’m a pervert and immature
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Jason Alexander @i-jasonalexander.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
My prediction is Justin Baldoni will disclose a “sex addiction,” disappear for a while to some new age retreat, and try to rebuild his career speaking out against “evil temptations” in our culture that hurt men.
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
“How dare the system we created to ban *their* books is being used to ban *our* books.” - Rep. Jared Patterson
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Dr. Eric Sprankle @drsprankle.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I’m making a selfish case for sex ed. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/scarletl...
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Eliphas Sagan @eliphas-sagan.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
@drsprankle.bsky.social you sparked quite the debate on FB.
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