Masturbate-A-Thon 2013 In Philadelphia Celebrates National Masturbation Month

The Huffington Post  |  By Megan Griffo Posted: 05/01/2013 11:02 am EDT  |  Updated: 05/01/2013 11:06 am EDT

This fundraiser is a stroke of genius.

Philadelphia's first Masturbate-a-Thon began Wednesday -- to mark this beginning of National Masturbation Month -- but won't finish until May 27, Philadelphia Magazine reports. And everyone's excited.

Sponsors can donate money for every hour participators spend... being charitable.

Profits go to local sex education groups, ScrewSmart and Pleasure Rush!.

Fundraising efforts can be logged on Crowdrise.com. Through the event, the site hopes to ignite conversations that reduce the stigma around expressing sexuality, promote sexual health, and emphasize the importance of pleasure.

On May 30, the Thursday after the event ends, folks are invited to attend "Creamium" -- a gameshow and dance party where prizes like "Most Creative Fantasy," "Most Pleasure Connections," and "Most
Money Raised" will be handed out.

Enjoy!

I switched out Huff Post's photo of a banana for the one above. I want to do my part to inspire those raising hmm money.