# Man breaks masturbation record. Surprise: Japan Dominates **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 4, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757 "2008-06-04T14:27:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/1 "2008-06-04T14:27:33Z")
[Japan Dominates Masturbate-a-Thon: Gadgets Help Break 8 Hour 30 Minute Record](http://gizmodo.com/394336/japan-dominates-masturbate+a+thon-gadgets-help-break-8-hour-30-minute-record-nsfw) (No immediate nudity, but common sense NSFW) > [@](#): > > Think you have what it takes to become a masturbating champion? Can you endure longer than 8 hours and 40 minutes? Because that is what it will take to beat the new record set by both Norihiro Taneichi and Masanobu Sato of Tokyo at this year’s Masturbate-a-Thon in San Francisco. The two finalists went “head-to-head” in a competition that finally ended when an exhausted Taneichi gave up, allowing Sato to claim the prestigious title. What was their secret? They were both using the Tenga New Adult Concept line of onanism cups. For the record, I do not have what it takes to be a masturbating champion. Although this [onanism cup](http://www.tengashop.com/tenga_be/tenga-flip-hole-p-120.html) thing fascinates me (€69.90). ---
**Author:** ![hotflungwok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@hotflungwok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotflungwok)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/2 "2008-06-04T14:30:06Z")
:eek: Almost 9 hours? They had a guy with a fire extinguisher on standby right? ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/3 "2008-06-04T14:34:31Z")
Jerks ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/4 "2008-06-04T14:50:56Z")
So … turning Japanese now means turning pro? Something about this competition rubs me the wrong way. I wonder how the winner pulled it off? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/5 "2008-06-04T14:54:26Z")
[QUOTE=Spiff] So … turning Japanese now means turning pro? Something about this competition rubs me the wrong way. I wonder how the winner pulled it off? [/QUOTE] That was a stroke of genius! ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/6 "2008-06-04T14:58:20Z")
This record has been a long time coming. But it might be a while before anyone beats it. So the record was for how long they could go? What about number of sessions in a row? Or in an hour? Or other criteria? It seems like they could really milk this thing for a few more years. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/7 "2008-06-04T15:23:51Z")
Now added to the list of reasons NOT to visit Japan… ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/8 "2008-06-04T15:25:47Z")
Did they call a doctor after 4 hours, like it says in the commercials? ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/9 "2008-06-04T15:45:15Z")
How does one congratulate the winner of a masturbation contest? I assume a hand shake is contraindicated. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/10 "2008-06-04T15:59:20Z")
One of the competitors was later heard to say, “I just flew in from Japan and boy is my arm tired!” ---
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/11 "2008-06-04T17:03:26Z")
Do they have sponsors? Like Astroglide or KY? Do they have fans pulling for them? ---
**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/12 "2008-06-04T17:11:39Z")
[QUOTE=Mr Bus Guy] Now added to the list of reasons NOT to visit Japan… [/QUOTE] Or San Francisco, where they recently held a masturbation contest. A Japanese guy won it. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/13 "2008-06-04T17:34:48Z")
[QUOTE=Contrapuntal] Or San Francisco, where they recently held a masturbation contest. A Japanese guy won it. [/QUOTE] Details, details… 😉 ETA this: Possibly the best, most appropriate reason for editing ever added to a post. "Last edited by **Madd Maxx** : Today at 12:03 PM. Reason: I have fat fingers " ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/14 "2008-06-04T17:52:35Z")
8 hours & 40 minutes? I can totally shatter that one! I think my best time is under 30 seconds! ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/15 "2008-06-04T17:58:07Z")
[QUOTE=Madd Maxx] Do they have fans pulling for them? [/QUOTE] Snerk! Wouldn’t that be cheating? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/16 "2008-06-04T18:11:39Z")
Ah, I was wondering where [this](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/517875338_93d405747f.jpg?v=0) picture came from. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/17 "2008-06-04T21:26:28Z")
Cars. Computers. Anime. Now with the pocket pussy, Japan retains its title as World’s Best Innovators. If you can understand Japanese, the linked video clip is really hilarious. I couldn’t understand some of it, but I’d be willing to subtitle the clip if somebody could show me how. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/18 "2008-06-04T21:29:46Z")
[QUOTE=Autolycus] Cars. Computers. Anime. Now with the pocket pussy, Japan retains its title as World’s Best Innovators. [/QUOTE] But Germany has the Wankel engine. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/19 "2008-06-04T22:00:56Z")
There is actually a video on YouTube (which I can’t access here at work) that is like a commercial for that dang thing. Odd. What was the point… to see how long one can do it without finishing, or how many times one can do it in that period? ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757/20 "2008-06-04T22:03:47Z")
I thought the Fleshlight [sup] **TM** [/sup] already had that piece of the market in the West covered? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-breaks-masturbation-record-surprise-japan-dominates/451757.md?page=2)