What is buddhism's view on masturbation?

What is Buddhism's view on masturbation?
Is it restricted to have it? Does it ruin your karma?

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  • Don’t really know for sure but from my experience from listening to Buddhist monks it’s very frowned upon on for monks

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  • The Buddhists consider semen to be spiritual energy of some sorts, considering it literally gives life. Masturbation is seen as a waste of potential and is therefore not a good thing to do. Don't know if it is "banned".

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    • Do you know if that applies to females?

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      • Buddhism wasn't intended to be for women. The Buddha taught his philosophy to a small elite of male followers. Early buddhism would 100% be considered "misogynistic" by today's standards, and female-exclusionary.

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  • If you masturbate a lot you become a golden statue

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  • What is the sound of 1 ball slapping?

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  • It's no bueno

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