Masturbation

"Most guys after a while would pretty much talk about it openly. From what I gathered everyone was doing it in their bed (rack). It's enclosed on all sides and pretty much offers the most privacy. The only other place I would masturbate is in the shower. Some masturbated in the places they worked at day to day (shops). Although it is tempting because of the access to a t.v. and a computer, I only did this once. A few people I've know over the years were really open about it. So open as to not stop if accidentally walked in on them. They would simply ask you to come back later." male age 24

"I would masturbate late at night when the rest of the hooch was asleep, or in the showers. I don't recall being aware of anyone else doing it, but the general attitude was everybody did it sometime." male age 44

"My roommates and myself were usually pretty good friends and we knew each other rather well. If one of us had to beat off we would usually just ask the other person to leave for awhile or to take their time at the store or wherever they were at the time. Or you just take a walk to the bathroom and stroke it in the stall." male age 23

"I did it very quietly. We had curtains on our bunks but you could usually tell when someone was solo pleasuring. You didn't say anything as everyone did it and you wouldn't like it if things were said about you." male age 44