10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Masturbation

By Sara Weir /

1. But Back In The Day, It Could Have Killed You

In 1656, you could have been executed if you were caught masturbating. In Connecticut, the New Haven Law meant that if someone else witnessed you participating in this act, then it was up to jurors to decide whether or not you would get to live or die. But in 2013, Miley Cyrus pretty much did it with a rubber glove on stage in front of thousands. How times have changed... Is an orgasm really worth dying for? Probably. If you have anything you'd like to add, please write in the comments below.