# Man was masturbating at the beach **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 1, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438 "2023-05-01T22:45:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/21 "2023-05-02T11:20:36Z")
Sounds like his name was Woody. Sorry OP you had to deal with this, but dealt with it wisely you did. ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/22 "2023-05-02T11:29:29Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > When he saw me looking he positioned himself so he was looking at me and started jerking off. Great, now that has put an image in my head. LOL ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/23 "2023-05-02T11:58:37Z")
Ick. Good for you for giving photos to the police. Maybe they’ll catch him. And good for finding the stones, too. ---
**Author:** ![tofor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tofor/32/13727_2.png) [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/24 "2023-05-02T12:54:00Z")
I once saw a couple at a fairly crowded beach, sitting on a rocky outcropping with their backs to all the people, romantically staring out into the surf, and vigorously rubbing each other’s genitals for many minutes. It was weird and awkward, but not creepy in the way your guy was. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/25 "2023-05-02T14:13:59Z")
So here’s where I was: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52864951595_aabfc27b24_b.jpg "IMG\_4406") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/52864951595/in/dateposted-public/) Here’s the first (cropped) photo of the man: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52864947050_f0ed882a02_z.jpg "IMG\_4440") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/52864947050/in/dateposted-public/) Here he’s come around the corner, picked up the wood and is walking towards me: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52864723194_5696b4918e_z.jpg "IMG\_4424") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/52864723194/in/dateposted-public/) Then he sat on different logs, watching me till I took the picture of him just as he pulled up his pants and started walking away: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52863978682_6e87a81072_z.jpg "IMG\_4407") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/52863978682/in/dateposted-public/) ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/26 "2023-05-02T19:48:51Z")
Kudos for the quick thinking. Even if the police can’t indentify him from your photos, you definitely scared him away. I applaud your presence of mind. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/27 "2023-05-02T21:47:19Z")
OMG that log is just as scary as I thought it might be. If he’d gotten close enough to hit you in the back of the head with it . . . horrors. I hope the cops are taking this seriously? ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/28 "2023-05-03T00:11:03Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > I hope the cops are taking this seriously? They are, yes. In fact I was quite surprised at the reaction I got. I didn’t know if they would think it was serious but they said it’s very serious and, in the future, if something like that happens again I should immediately call 911. The officer also told me to always carry bear spray even if I think I’m going to a fairly safe and public beach. He said that, from my description of the events, this was obviously not his first time doing this because he was so brazen about it and that type of behaviour tends to escalate. He said that who knows what would have happened had I not had my phone with me. ---
**Author:** ![tofor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tofor/32/13727_2.png) [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/29 "2023-05-03T11:13:39Z")
You should not use bear spray on humans: > **[Bear Spray On Humans: Safe? Legal? Smart? \[Answers Here\] - National Parks...](https://www.nationalparksbackpacker.com/bear-spray-on-humans/)** > > Is it safe to use bear spray on humans? Is it legal? Is it even a good idea? This article breaks down the rules, laws, and more! If you’re going to carry a defensive spray get one designed for humans. ---
**Author:** ![Machine\_Elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/30 "2023-05-03T12:00:21Z")
> [@tofor](#): > > You should not use bear spray on humans: The article says: > Using bear spray on humans may not be explicitly barred by law, but you can still be arrested or sued if not acting in self defense (pranks, random TikTok trends, etc). > > In general, unless you are in grave danger, you should never use bear spray on anything other than wild animals. I would have thought these same rules of engagement were applicable to human-grade pepper sprays as well. ---
**Author:** ![tofor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tofor/32/13727_2.png) [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/31 "2023-05-03T14:18:39Z")
For sure. Don’t be pepper spraying people for a prank. Also, if you’re carrying bear spray for bear protection and get attacked by a human, go ahead and use it. But if you want to protect yoursef from a human, get the right tool for the job. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/32 "2023-05-04T01:58:00Z")
> [@tofor](#): > > I once saw a couple at a fairly crowded beach, sitting on a rocky outcropping with their backs to all the people, romantically staring out into the surf, and vigorously rubbing each other’s genitals for many minutes. It was weird and awkward, but not creepy in the way your guy was. A single person doing something is always creepier than more than one doing that same thing. Walk down the street in a costume by yourself (when it’s **not** the last week in Oct) & people will give you a wide berth. Have two or more in identical/related costumes, or one in costume along with a photographer taking pictures of costumee & suddenly it becomes cool/fun. Solo = creepy. Public sex act = creepy. Solo public sex act = creepy2 ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/33 "2023-05-04T12:31:30Z")
But also, the could was having sex with each other, and presumably they both consented to what they were doing. Creepy pervert of this thread was trying to have sex with the op, he was staring at her and masturbating to her. She didn’t consent. That’s a while lot creepier. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/34 "2023-05-04T15:34:38Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Creepy pervert of this thread was trying to have sex with the op, he was staring at her and masturbating to her. She didn’t consent. I was trying to figure out what his end goal was. That could be it, but he’d have to be pretty delusional to think that’s an effective courting ritual. It’s probably more likely he got off offending and bothering people. Creepy either way. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/35 "2023-05-04T15:37:00Z")
If he gets off by creeping people out, that’s definitely “nonconsensual sex” ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438/36 "2023-05-04T16:15:06Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I was trying to figure out what his end goal was. That could be it, but he’d have to be pretty delusional to think that’s an effective courting ritual. It’s probably more likely he got off offending and bothering people. Creepy either way. I think he was looking for the right opportunity. You can see in the second picture, his shirt is tucked in, coat zipped up. So he hadn’t found what he was looking for till he saw me, alone, on the beach. I was staying in the same small area because I was looking for rocks so he knew I wasn’t going to just walk past him. So then he chose to come towards me to do his thing. It was definitely targeted in that I fit the circumstances that he likes to use to get his sexual gratification. There’s one thing that creeps me out the most. At one point he was on one side of me and the next time I looked, he was on the other. That means he walked by me so quietly, that I didn’t hear him. He had to have purposefully walked as quietly as he could, across the sand and rocks. I think that’s what gave him the impetus to fully go through with it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-was-masturbating-at-the-beach/983438.md?page=1)